Sustainability. Environmental Stewardship. Historic Preservation. RLK and Company has operated Timberline Lodge since 1955. We possess a long-term commitment to people, to the environment, and to the preservation of National Historic Landmark Timberline Lodge.
As operators of Timberline, we are dedicated to providing quality recreation within the capabilities of the ecosystem, and we enthusiastically accept the stewardship responsibility for the historic lodge and its surrounding environs. We particularly recognize that we are operating in a cherished natural landscape that is valued for its scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, and economic characteristics. After all, our success depends on these things.
We have embraced a comprehensive vision and approach to sustainability, recognizing a triple bottom line of “people, planet, and profit.” Our company-wide comittment is to light-on-the-land, best management practices, and to energy conservation and waste reduction throughout our operation. Sustainability here is integrated into our staff training and overall mission, as well as into the guest experience. It is a process of continual improvement, and incorporates partnering with various organizations as well as public outreach, education, and involvement.
Timberline is a charter member of the National Ski Area Association’s Environmental Charter and Sustainable Slopes campaign. To prove to you that we are doing our part, and that we hold this privileged stewardship in high priority, we are third party eco-certified by the non-profit Sustainable Travel International. This internationally recognized certification program is aligned with the minimum baseline Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC).
Because Timberline provides an opportunity to reconnect with nature as well as family and friends, the result can be more than just a memorable experience; it can be a renewal of the human spirit.
