"“This brings me back to cleaning up the mountain with my family as a kid,” Sarah Slutzky, Director of Mountain Operations, told SnowBrains. “It's special to see our teams come together to keep the mountain pristine, even in the off-season. It reflects our Commitment to Zero and our deep love for this place. While we did come across a few interesting finds - like a full bottle of wine - we're also proud to see less trash each year.”"
"“Losing things while skiing or riding is inevitable, and when the snow finally melts, mountain crews often discover everything left behind over the course of the winter.”"
"“Some items that are found during the annual spring clean-up are returned to Hunter Mountain's lost and found, while others are sorted for recycling or disposal. One thing crews regularly find is a lot of lift tickets and passes, which the mountain sends off to be recycled so they can be reprinted and reused - further supporting Vail Resort's Commitment to Zero.”"
"“In fact, a 2026-27 Epic Pass could be made from recycled materials collected at another Vail Resorts location. Whether guests choose a physical Pass or opt for the Mobile Pass through the My Epic app, they're helping support Vail's Commitment to Zero initiative.”"
Hunter Mountain in New York held its annual spring clean-up day and collected items left across the slopes after winter. Crews found common litter such as empty beer cans and mini Fireball bottles, along with unexpected items including a full bottle of wine, an empty can of crushed tomatoes, an onion, and stegosaurus toys tied with string. All departments participated, and the resort reported noticeably less trash than the previous year. Items are handled through lost and found, recycling, or disposal. Lift tickets and passes are sent for recycling so they can be reprinted and reused, supporting a zero-waste commitment. The resort also notes that recycled materials can contribute to future Epic Passes, including options for physical and Mobile Passes.
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