Elk Mountain is committed to maintaining the beauty of the natural terrain of the Endless Mountains. Elk Mountain’s tree planting program dates back to the late 1970’s. See what makes our tree nursery program special. Read on!
They have proven to be extremely resilient and can spring back from the weight of significant snowfall without damage. They also have a spreading root and establish themselves well in Elk’s rocky terrain.
Why replace the hardwoods with White and Norway Spruce trees? Aside from the aesthetic benefits, the trees themselves function as a wind break for the ride on the chair lifts and because of that function, hold the snow that we make and that Mother Nature provides in place on the slopes.
