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• The electrically driven Aerial Tram is on a counter balanced pulley system. The tram departs every 20 minutes providing transportation from downtown to the resort, and has the capacity to carry 120 passengers + 1 attendant. In May of 2001 we installed new MG set which allowed us to only use electricity when the tram is in motion this decreased our usage by 4,250 KW (5%) reduction.

• The majority of our staff uses the tram for transportation. We also organize staff carpools.

• We have incorporated a green cleaning program, which improves the health of our guest as well as our employees.

• We recycle our cardboard and have recycling containers available in the ice arena for plastic bottles.

• We have 100% organic landscaping. We use heavy mulch to reduce watering and when watering is necessary, we use direct soaking in the early morning. We have incorporated Paulownia Trees, flowering and act as soil filter, removing toxins and replacing minerals. Paulownia Trees are drought resistant once established. Their roots tend to go deep into the ground in search of water, rather than on the surface. This makes planting around the tree easy and makes it friendlier to nearby walkway.

• We have 5 collection ponds where rain, and runoff water is stored for us to use during the winter to make snow.

• Our Black Bear Habitat provides a home to native animals that would not be able to survive in the wild.

• The Ice Arena‘s recent renovations which included, replacing compressors, and repositioning of piping has decreased our electric usage by 40%. We have ordered an electric Zamboni and are anxiously awaiting its arrival.

• We are proud to be members of the Gatlinburg Goes Green Program.

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park ~ 1001 Parkway ~ Gatlinburg TN, 37738 ~ (865) 436-5423
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