Mammoth Ski Area Cabin Receives LEED Platinum Rating
The ski industry is particularly vulnerable to climate change. So it is nice to hear when they take the lead in addressing greenhouse gas emissions, as they have in Aspen. Not to be left out, Mammoth Mountain ski area has received LEED Platinum certification for one of its lodges. The 1336 square foot cabin is a part of the mountain’s Tamarack Lodge which is tucked away in the forest near the ski area. Some of the environmentally friendly features include:
- Environmental Friendly Hardwood Flooring
- Recycled Carpeting
- Recycled Decking Material
- Local Masonry Rock from Randsburg
- Local & Pest Resistant Siding
- Recycled & Local Drywall
- Energy Efficient Windows
- Local Concrete Aggregates
- Recycled Fiberglass Insulation
While it is terrific that ski areas such as Mammoth are joining the effort to be more environmentally friendly, a single cabin is not going to change the world. However, it will hopefully set the tone for more transformative environmental action in the near future.
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