Sustainability
Our commitment to protect the environment and support our community
VENTURE TO CHANGE
We believe there is nothing better for the soul than living a balanced life full of adventure. Play Forever is Copper Mountain's commitment to ensuring that future generations have the same opportunities for an adventurous life that we enjoy today. Through our Play Forever commitment, we are changing the conversation to recognize the importance of impacts beyond carbon accounting to embrace a more holistic perspective; a perspective that acknowledges that environment and community matters must be addressed as a holistic ecosystem.
Copper Mountain celebrates the interconnectedness of well-being, the environment, and community, and we are proud to share that vision with the Play Forever Foundation, a 502(c)(3) organization Collaborating with the Play Forever Foundation to align local, regional, and national efforts gives Copper Mountain efforts the cumulative effect of greater impact. Through strategic partnerships and resource allocation, the Foundation drives sustainable development and innovative research. We prioritize outdoor recreation, health, and community well-being, leveraging research, technology, and volunteerism. Together, through education and innovation, we strive for a resilient, sustainable future.
Environment
Through our Play Forever commitment, Copper Mountain holistically invests in environmental sustainability projects, participates in scientific research, and proactively advocates for policy change to help create a more resilient world.
Community
Copper Mountain supports our community through financial and in-kind contributions. We also prioritize direct engagement activities within our local community and around our interconnected world.
Play Forever Donations
Request a Donation
As part of our Play Forever commitment, we are proud to provide in-kind and financial support to organizations that align with the areas of priority outlined here, with a particular focus on those operating in our local region. Requesting organizations must be classified as 501(c)3 non-profits and not be affiliated with a religious or political cause.
Due to the large volume of donation and grant requests received, all requests must be made through this platform to be considered. Unfortunately, not all requests will be able to be fulfilled. Please submit your request at least 60 days prior to your event or any other deadlines. All donation requests will be reviewed within two months. The organization requesting the donation will be contacted by email, regardless of whether or not the request is approved.
Make A Donation
The Copper Mountain Play Forever Fund was established to provide funding in support of our community's successful navigation of challenging times and a thriving adventure lifestyle for generations to come. The Fund serves Summit County and our surrounding mountain community and donations are directed to local non-profit organizations that are providing direct community assistance.
Your donation tryly makes an impact by helping deserving students achieve their dreams, providing grants and other assistance to a variety of local non-profits, and bringing smart people together to address cirtical environment and community issues. Please consider joining our efforts through making a tax-deductible donation.
*Please write "Copper Mountain Play Forever Fund" in additional information for staff when providing your donation at link below:
Play Forever in Action
We want our guests’ kids and grandkids and great grandkids to be able to play in the mountains forever. To enable that, we bring Play Forever to life locally by prioritizing climate and community solutions, partnerships and opportunities in our own backyard.
Learn More About POWDR Play Forever
Copper Mountain is proud to work alongside all of POWDR’s adventure lifestyle brands on our commitment to Play Forever. Together, we believe a holistic approach to community and environmental ecosystems is our best path to creating a more sustainable future.
