Sustainability

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Saving Energy

01 of 04

Solar at Gore

Gore Mountain’s 14,589-panel solar array is the largest dedicated to a ski area in the United States. The 5.325 MW system not only delivers clean energy to Gore’s electric zone, but efficiently harvests sunlight to offset the resort’s electric needs.

02 of 04

Updated Snowmaking

All ORDA venues have made a strong commitment to modernizing their snowmaking fleets with high-efficiency guns, system monitoring, motors with variable drives, and new energy-saving technologies. This means we’re making more snow in less time, using less energy.

03 of 04

Sustainable Trail Work

Resurfacing trail irregularities helps offset water use for snowmaking while improving the skiing experience. Earthen features in freestyle areas also conserve energy, while updated trail building techniques reduce erosion.

04 of 04

Solar at Whiteface

Whiteface Mountain’s 9,000-panel solar array went live on the grid during Summer 2020. Whiteface not only contributes to solar with its North Country array, but purchases enough credits to be powered by 100% renewable energy.

Protecting Our Environment – A Priority at ORDA

The Adirondack and Catskill Parks mean many things to many people. Chief among them are wilderness and the natural world, for that is why these precious areas were earmarked for conservation. Our work at New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is inherently complex. ORDA is mandated to preserve the Olympic Region’s legacy, to advance...

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News For Our Guests

01 of 07

Hiking Centers

In the spring, summer, and fall, ORDA's venues transform into welcoming hiking centers. Our centers offer a range of hikes for all abilities, complete with hiker facilities including restrooms, retail, foodservice, and other activities. Visit our venue sites for maps and additional information!

02 of 07

RFID Technology

All of ORDA’s tickets are printed on reusable and reloadable stock. This allows guests hassle-free ticketing in advance online, with no waste! The RFID media lasts for years, offering convenient direct-to-lift access winter after winter.

03 of 07

EV Charging Stations

Guests with electric vehicles are encouraged to plug in while they visit Gore, Whiteface, and Mt. Van Hoevenberg! Thank you drivers, for your commitment to helping the environment.

04 of 07

Environmental Awards

ORDA and its venues have been recognized with a variety of environmental awards. One recent accolade honored the Olympic Region as a LEED Gold Community, which in part recognizes the sustainable building standards of ORDA’s Lake Placid Conference Center.

05 of 07

Salt Reduction

ORDA supports the NYS Department of Transportation reduced salt initiative.

06 of 07

Locally Sourced Foods

Foodservice at ORDA venues are expanding offerings of locally sourced products. Check our menu selections for regularly featured offerings using ingredients from local farms and businesses.

07 of 07

Interpretive Information

Visit our venues to learn about the history, ecology, and geology of our unique Adirondack and Catskill areas! Depending on which venue you visit, a hike, scenic ride, ski, or bike tour all offer places to learn something new.

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