The energy-saving aspects of the Areco snowmaking system has led to national recognition for our ski resort. These prestigious awards, established by The Skiing Company in 1993, are presented in recognition of environmental achievements of ski areas. The honorable Tom Sawyer entered this achievement in the Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives and presented the award to owners Dick and Erleen Ludwig at a special reception on Capitol Hill, June 7, 1999. The honorable George Voinovich similarly recognized the achievement with an entry in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate. 9,404 gallons of diesel fuel were kept out of the local environment last season as a result of this improvement.
Grooming is done nightly, to provide a nice surface for skiing and snowboarding.