Aspen Skiing Co The Worst in the West. Resort Ratings Resort State Grade Score Owner Crystal Mtn. Golf Co. Colorado F 29.1 Telluride Ski and Colorado. Utah F 20.1 Earl Holding Copper Mtn. The Ski Area Environmental Scorecard is an objective and fair measure of the environmental policies and management of ski areas throughout the west.
Polls demonstrate by and large that skiers are an environmentally concerned group.
Now skiers will have the information they need to act on their environmental ethic when choosing a ski vacation destination. These non-profit organizations include many skiers, snowboarders, and other recreationists who have an inherent interest in preserving both skiing opportunities and the surrounding natural mountain environments. Yet until now, there has been no means for skiers or snowboarders to make recreation choices based on their concern for the environment. Ninety percent of ski areas in the western U.S. are on public lands administered by the Forest Service. Ski areas concentrate recreational use, permitting tremendous numbers of people to enjoy and learn about delicate mountain environments in a safe manner.