A recent survey carried out by The Dutch Ski Federation (NSkiV) in partnership with environmental campaigners Respect the Mountains has concluded that the importance of the environment was rated with a 6.7 on a scale of 10.
The study revealed in this months issue of Wintersport magazine that most survey respondents were willing to do something to improve the environment in the Alps. 90% claimed to dispose of their rubbish in a rubbish bin, 49% don’t ski off piste or if they do, do so in a responsible way, 35% save energy and 30% consider the environment when they choose their resort. Only 4% don’t do anything to help the environment.

“It’s great that many skiers and snowboarders are aware of the vulnerability of mountain areas, but there is room for improvement”

, said Joris Gieske of the NSkiV. “We are committed to show all winter sport tourists the impact of our sport on the mountain environment. More people have to take action to lower their environmental impact on the Alps. Massive changes in behaviour will be needed if future generations want to enjoy the mountains as we do.”
To achieve this, the NSkiV has started collaborating with organizations like Respect the Mountains.
“Finding information to organise a ski holiday in a sustainable way is not so easy. To help the winter sports enthusiast the NSkiV publishes, in cooperation with Respect the Mountains, tips and tricks so holiday makers van make their winter sports holiday more environmentally friendly. The results of the survey are available in the latest edition of Wintersport Magazine and the website www.wintersport.nl,” added Gieske.

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