MRA Blog

17 May 2012

Innovative Ways That Ski Resorts Harness Wind Energy

Purchasing renewable energy credits: Steven’s Pass Ski Resort 100% Windpower – Stevens Pass is currently the first and only winter resort in the Pacific Northwest that has committed to offset 100% of its energy use (from both propane and electricity) solely with renewable energy credits from clean, sustainable windpower. These credits mitigate for the greenhouse [...]

15 May 2012

Aspen’s Snowless Skiing, A Race For Climate Change

Associated Press–ASPEN — Aspen Ski Area hosted a ski race without snow Saturday May 5th to highlight the effect climate change has on the outdoor-recreation industry. “Climate change is already pounding businesses and communities, whether you’re a ski resort, an insurance agency or a raft business,” said Auden Schendler, Aspen Skiing Co. vice president of [...]

12 May 2012

Picture of the Week

Sophie Nicholson and Sarah Hopkins earning their turns on the Troll Peninsula, Northern Iceland, ski touring trip with Bergmenn Mountain Guides. Photo courtesy of Duncan McCallum.

9 May 2012

Mt Abram wins Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence

It is with great pleasure that we announce that our partners at Mt Abram have won the Golden Eagle Award in the small ski resort category. The award is given annually by the National Ski Area Association (NSAA) to three ski industry leaders for their environmental excellence. Mt Abram continues to reduce their dependence on [...]

5 May 2012

Picture of the Week

The northeast side of Manitoba Mountain, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Vesna Young.

1 May 2012

Illicit Snowboarding Talks Books: Review on David Benedek’s “Current State: Snowboarding”

The following book review of “Current State: Snowboarding” written by David Benedek, was cleverly scripted by Illicit Snowboarding… From the man who brought you, the first ever frontside double cork 1260, the seminal film Afterbang, the seminal film 91 Words for Snow, the seminal film Lame, a bunch of other seminal films (and no, not [...]

28 Apr 2012

Picture of the Week

Matt Reardon dropping off the north side of Manitoba Mountain, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Abe Alongi Photography.

26 Apr 2012

Mt. Abram Finalist For 2012 Golden Eagle Award

National Ski Areas Association has listed Mt Abram as one of three finalists (and only East Coast Ski Area) in the Small Ski area category for a Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence Greenwood, ME (April 18, 2012) Maine’s Mt. Abram Ski Area has received high honors from the National Ski Areas Association for their [...]

24 Apr 2012

Recap of Manitoba Mountain Ski Area Restoration Update

Last Friday, Mountain Rider’s Alliance gave an update on the Manitoba Mountain Ski Area Restoration Project at the Trail Lake Lodge in Moose Pass. Project manager Dave Scanlan detailed the progress thus far and the road map ahead. CEO Jamie Schectman gave an overview of Mountain Rider’s Alliance’s philosophies and core values as well as [...]

22 Apr 2012

Picture of the Week

Wendy Marsh ski touring in the Montana’s remote Absorkees. Photo courtesy of Fish Eye Guy Photography.

19 Apr 2012

Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!!!! As lovers of the mountains, each one of us should be celebrating this day of gratitude with gusto! How are you showing Pachamama some love? Hopefully it is with some snow beneath your feet! Cheers, and big thanks to Mother Earth for her beauty and all of the glorious places in which [...]

16 Apr 2012

SheJumps Getting Youth on the Mountain

We would like to send out a huge round of applause to Claire Smallwood and her nonprofit, SheJumps, for getting kids out on the hill so that they may learn the amazing positivity that mountains bring into life. Claire recently posted a great video showing the smiling faces of children from the Boys and Girls [...]

14 Apr 2012

Picture of the Week

Joe Turner enjoying the last rays of light in the Chugach. Photo courtesy of Jamie Schectman.

12 Apr 2012

Manitoba Mountain Ski Area Restoration Update April 20th Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass 7:00 p.m.

Please join us at the Trail Lake Lodge, located on Moose Pass in Alaska, for an update on the Manitoba Mountain Ski Area Restoration Project, as well as to celebrate the snowy winter and arrival of spring on the Kenai Peninsula. Project manager Dave Scanlan will be giving a presentation starting at 7:00 p.m., followed [...]

10 Apr 2012

Climate Change is Saying Hello

Written by Kimberly Larson, Communications Director of Climate Solutions, her article brings to light what many have shied away from…the real implication of climate change… Being from Vermont, the only time I experienced hurricanes was when I was on Cape Cod visiting my grandparents in the summer. We went through several storms, including Hurricane Bob [...]

7 Apr 2012