Responsible Tourism - Kicking Horse


 

Ski Safari asked Kicking Horse whether they conduct environmental audits of the resort, including carbon audits....

Kicking Horse Mountain resort regularly monitors its operations to identify areas that can be improved or adjusted to increase our efficiency and reduce our footprint.  Waste, recycling, power consumption, and bear aware audits are conducted throughout the resort.

 

 

Ski Safari asked Kicking Horse resort management how they limit the resort's environmental impact e.g. usage of renewable energy sources, waste management and recycling programmes etc....  

Kicking Horse Mountain resort utilizes solar power to operate a variety of its more remote work sites.  Operations at the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge and remote weather sites all operate utilizing solar power systems. To increase our efficiency and decrease our waste, numerous new recycling receptacles and a full recycling room have been created to increase our recycling capacity while streamlining the flow.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort embraces the importance of protecting and preserving the environment and our natural resources. Being situated in the spectacular Columbia Valley and surrounded by five National Parks our greatest asset is our natural environment.  

To ensure Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s natural splendor not only remains intact but thrives for future generations, we are committed to improving our environmental practices as we strive towards sustainability.  As a growing four seasons mountain resort, we are aware of our environmental impact to the local flora and fauna and are constantly adapting to control our ecological footprint. Some projects currently underway at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort include:

• Water conservation through the use of water free urinals, composting toilets and low flow toilets
• Innovative food preparation to reduce packaging
• Anti-idling program for all fleet vehicles to reduce excess emissions
• Researching alternative energy supplies for remote locations
• Replacement of older 2-stroke snowmobiles with new more fuel efficient 4 stroke motors
• A commitment to minimize our impacts during summer slope grooming
• Extensive slope restoration to regenerate any disturbed areas
• Erosion control
• On mountain staff clean up days
• Encouraging staff to carpool, recycle, reduce, and make “green” business decisions while planning for the future
• Mountain wide recycling programs and facilities for guests and staff

 

Ski Safari asked Kicking Horse whether they are involved in any local or national social projects....

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort staff has been actively involved with the Golden branch of Bear Aware.  Bear aware promotes living and recreating in bear country in a way that reduces human/bear conflicts.  Education of both residents and visitors is their main mandate.

 

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