Aspen / Snowmass Social Updates

Timeline Photos
Yesterday, I was in Somerset visiting the Elk Creek Mine methane-capture project, which creates enough energy to fuel Aspen Skiing Company's four ski areas, 13 restaurants and three hotels, while reducing carbon emissions from the mine by an estimated 96,000 tons of carbon dioxide a year.

The Elk Creek Mine methane-capture project is a great example of how Colorado businesses came together to create jobs and turn coal bed methane — which is normally seen as a waste product — into an innovative and cost-effective source of electricity. This is just another way Colorado is showing the nation ways to think outside the box about how we power our nation. I look forward to continuing to work in Washington to encourage these groundbreaking and job-creating energy partnerships as part of an innovations-focused, 21st century energy strategy.

What a beautiful morning!


Timeline Photos
Spring time in the Rockies!

Whoa, check out this pic that RFTA captured on their motion activated wildlife camera.


Rio Grande Trail Wildlife Photos
More Wildlife Photos!! Here are some more photos taken from our wildlife cameras on the Rio Grande Trail.

Every Winter RFTA closes the section of the Rio Grande Trail from Catherine Bridge to Hooks Lane for wildlife migrations. These amazing shots are from our motion sensor cameras.

This section of trail opens up to the public, TODAY, April 30th, 2013.
More Wildlife Photos!! Here are some more photos taken from our wildlife cameras on the Rio Grande Trail. Every Winter RFTA closes the section of the Rio Grande Trail from Catherine Bridge to Hooks Lane for wildlife migrations. These amazing shots are from our motion sensor cameras. This section of trail opens up to the public, TODAY, April 30th, 2013.

We recently signed a Climate Declaration with 33 other companies including Nike, eBay and Clif Bar, asking the U.S. Government to implement a national strategy to combat climate change. Watch this video featuring our very own Auden Schendler to learn more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=470HUFYnjiQ. Then take action by signing the declaration as an individual: www.climatedeclaration.us


33 Companies Sign the Climate Declaration - April 10, 2013
Thirty-three major U.S. companies, including eBay Inc., Nike and Limited Brands met in Washington DC on April 10th 2013 to unveil the Climate Declaration, ur...

Here's to another amazing season come to a close here at Aspen/Snowmass. We sure ended it on a high note. Now let's break out the bikes, paddles, hiking boots, and clubs.

Cheers.

Photo by Dave Amirault.