OCT 2025
COLORADO
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Since launching in 2019, the Summit has evolved into the pre-eminent networking and knowledge-building event for key local stakeholders committed to accelerating climate action in mountain, resort and rural communities throughout the US.
The 2025 Summit will be hosted in Breckenridge, CO with the Riverwalk Center and Hotel Alpenrock serving as its main venues.
The Summit is designed for action. The two-day event features inspirational keynotes and insightful conversations with some of the nation’s foremost climate leaders and numerous peer-led breakout sessions, meetups and social events.
The Summit emphasizes networking and collaboration, accelerating progress on the emissions-reducing solutions being deployed in mountain, resort and rural communities of every size.
Join a collaborative community of climate action and sustainability leaders, taking action to solve the climate crisis.
“More so than most conferences, it was clear that everyone involved is driven by a deep and sincere love of place, of home. And with that love of place — along with all the limitations and restrictions that come with being a small place in a large landscape — comes a certain pragmatism and creativity that are, in our hyper-ideological times, incredibly refreshing.”
Founder, Volts
Take advantage of discounted advanced pricing (through July 11), click below to register for the Summit.
Book discounted lodging at our official lodging partner, the Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge.
Join us for two days of networking with colleagues, inspirational speakers, informational conversations, peer led workshops, field trips, meetups and social events.
“I’m Still Riding On The Energy, And It Gives Me Great Hope For What We Can Accomplish On A Local And Regional Level. You Are All Amazing.”
Jackson, WY
We’re excited to have Bill McKibben headlining the Opening Night of the Summit on October 7th. Bill is one of the nation’s most notable climate activists and the author of the forthcoming book “Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization” He is a contributing writer to The New Yorker, and a founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 to work on climate and racial justice. Alongside seven Middlebury students, he founded the first global grassroots climate campaign, 350.org
Dr. Méndez is the former Secretary of Energy of Uruguay (2008-2015). He led the energy transition that allowed his country to have 98% renewable sources in its power matrix. Former Secretary of Climate Change of Uruguay (2015-2016), Mr Méndez playes a leading role in the negotiation of the Paris climate agreement. Among other awards and recognitions, Fortune magazine included him in its list of the 50 World Great Leaders of 2016, for having demonstrated that it is possible to decarbonize an economy.
Opening this year’s Summit will be the students from Park High School in Livingston, Montana, a student climate club was one of the 16 plaintiffs who sued the state of Montana in 2020 alleging that, through its fossil fuel-centric policies, the state was violating their constitutionally enshrined right to “a clean and healthful environment” a victory that was upheld by the Montana Supreme Court.
Climate Towns TV’s Rollie Williams will be the Summit host once again this year, adding expert insights, thoughtful interviews and a dose of humor to the Summit’s agenda.
Recognizing the hard work and commitment to tackling climate change is important so during the Closing Evening Event, we’ll be celebrating the impactful climate work in mountain communities across the US. Nominations will start soon!
To help you address some of the most complex climate challenges, we have 24 peer-led workshops on deck, presented by mountain community colleagues, sharing relevant, real-world insights on climate challenges facing community leaders. These engaging work sessions will arm you with the actionable tools and a collaborative peer group to tackle these solutions at home.
Stanford’s Mark Jacobson was named one of 10 “clean energy leaders to know and follow in 2025” worldwide by Climate Insider and co-founded The Solutions Project nonprofit. Don’t miss his talk, “No Miracles Needed – How to Transition Communities, States and Countries to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy for Storage for Everything.”
A core focus throughout the Summit is focused on collaboration, helping attendees build a peer network that can help you tackle tough challenges, and accelerate your climate action. We’ve built plenty of time in the agenda to informally catch up with colleagues, during the day and each evening.
We’re grateful to our corporate partners for their support. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Steinkamp at [email protected].
