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NEW LIGHTING GRANT
NOW OFFERED

Ultra-Tech™ Lighting is pleased to participate in the Courtesy Crystal Mountain
NSAA Sustainable Slopes initiative with a new grant
of 10 Snow-Bright™ energy-efficient fixtures to a ski Crystal Mountain is using its cash grant to install LED lighting in the
area looking to add or upgrade night lighting with a day visitor lot, which will dramatically lower carbon emissions as well
more energy-efficient option. as energy and maintenance costs. The grant is made possible by a
generous donation from CLIF® Bar, a longtime supporter of the NSAA
Snow-Bright™ magnetic induction lighting saves Sustainable Slopes program.
up to 85 percent over conventional lighting in operating
electricity, substantially reducing “in-rush” current Ore.; Oak Mountain, New York; Ober Gatlinburg, Tenn.;
associated with electricity demand charges and saving Spirit Mountain, Minn.; Stevens Pass, Wash.; Stratton, Vt.;
considerable amounts off total energy bills, said Philip Sugarbush Resort, Vt.; Tamarack, Idaho; and Telluride Ski
Gotthelf, managing director of Ultra-Tech Lighting LLC. & Golf, Colo.

Snow-Bright™ has a proven 100,000-hour lifecycle, Sustainable Slopes Grant winners are highlighted in
which is more than half a century for most ski areas, the 2016 Sustainable Slopes Annual Report. To obtain the
Gotthelf said. The technology features silent ballasts report or to learn more about the Sustainable Slopes Grant
that are safe for bats and canines, and the light Program, the Climate Challenge, or other environmen-
spectrum will not disturb nocturnal wildlife. The tal initiatives and projects, visit the Environment section
lighting also offers non-glare performance for skier/ of nsaa.org.
rider safety along with special diffusion technology
that meets most dark sky requirements.

“We look forward to playing a significant role in
ski industry sustainability,” Gotthelf said.

To learn more about Ultra-Tech Lighting visit
ultratechlighting.com.

in-kind climate adaptation consulting services grant. Brendle TELLS ITS OWN TALE Member of the Doppelmayr/Garaventa group
Group, a Colorado-based sustainability engineering firm,
will provide the services with a value of $5,000 to help the
ski area assess and respond to potential vulnerabilities and
risks due to a changing climate by providing education and
tools through the Climate Challenge program.

“The Climate Challengers are deserving of this award
for their willingness to lead by example in addressing and
preparing for climate change,” said Brendle Group’s pres-
ident, Judy Dorsey. (Dorsey is also the 2016 recipient of
NSAA’s Industry Impact Award for her longtime contribu-
tions to ski industry sustainability.)

Since its inception in 2009, the Sustainable Slopes Grant
Program has awarded $118,500 in cash grants and $321,000
in in-kind grants, for a total of $439,000 in support of
resort sustainability projects. Past winners of the Sustainable
Slopes grants include Alpine Meadows, Calif.; Alta Ski
Area, Utah; Arapahoe Basin, Colo.; Beaver Valley Ski Club,
Ontario; Canyons, Utah; Burke Mountain, Vt.; Copper
Mountain, Colo.; Crested Butte, Colo.; Giants Ridge,
Minn.; Grand Targhee, Wyo.; Greek Peak, New York; Mt.
Abram, Maine; Mt. Ashland, Ore; Mt. Hood Meadows,

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