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Le Massif de Charlevoix, QC, Faces Possible Season Shutdown as Union Talks Near Deadline

Le Massif de Charlevoix, one of eastern Canada’s marquee ski destinations, says it may be forced to shut down operations for the season if it fails to reach a labor agreement with its unionized workforce by January 20. In a statement released by the resort Saturday, resort management said continuing to operate without a finalized agreement could prevent the mountain […]
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Ski Patrol Union at Telluride, CO, Approves New Contract Allowing the Resort to Reopen on Saturday

The Telluride ski patrol union approved a new contract that will allow the Colorado ski resort to reopen this weekend. Telluride Ski Resort patrollers went on strike on December 27, and resort owner Chuck Horning responded by closing the ski area. Negotiations between Telluride and the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association began in June 2025 but have slowed significantly in the […]
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Aspen, CO, Ski Patrol Union Signs 3-Year Agreement with SkiCo.

Aspen Skiing Company (ASC), the mountain arm of the Aspen One portfolio, and Aspen Professional Ski Patrol Association (APSPA), the union representing the company’s Ski Patrol, have reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, following months of thoughtful, collaborative negotiations. Founded in 1986, APSPA is one of the oldest ski patrol unions in the country. APSPA represents ski patrollers, bike […]
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Steamboat Ski Patrol Union, CO, to Hold First Chair Fundraiser on November 29

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Steamboat is coming together to support the people who keep the mountain safe. The Steamboat Ski Patrol Union is hosting its First Chair Fundraiser on Saturday, November 29, at Old Town Pub (OTP), and the whole night is built around good music, great prizes, and raising money for the patrol community. Related: Scientists Uncover the Ideal Conditions Causing Big Champagne […]
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Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Files Petition to Unionize

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After months of worker-led organizing, 93% of eligible members of Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Ski Patrol (JHSP) have filed for a union representation election with the National Labor Relations Board. If certified, the patrol will organize as the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Union under Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 7781, United Mountain Workers (UMW). Related: Why Ski Patrollers at Park […]
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Durango, CO, to Host 2030 Union Cycliste Internationale Mountain Bike World Championships

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced that Durango, Colorado, will be the host city of the 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. The event marks the 40-year anniversary from when the town of Durango and Purgatory Resort hosted the very first UCI mountain bike world championships races in 1990. The 2030 Worlds will take place from August 26 to September 1, 2030, featuring […]
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Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, Ski Patrollers Have Ratified Their First-Ever Union Contract

The Solitude Ski Patrol Union (SSPU) ratified its union contract after the whole process began in February of 2024. The collective bargaining agreement brings wage increases, benefits, and improved working conditions to the members of the SSPU. The contract includes a base wage increase of 10%, with a starting wage of $24 per hour. Additionally, a $100 monthly stipend is […]
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Keystone Resort, CO, Bike Patrol Files Petition to Initiate Union Election

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On Wednesday, a majority of bike patrollers at Keystone Resort in Colorado filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold an election for union representation in affiliation with the United Mountain Workers (UMW, CWA Local 7781). The Keystone Professional Bike Patrol Association (KPBPA) is joining a growing movement of unionized outdoor industry workers to adapt to […]
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Keystone Resort, CO, Reaches Tentative Agreement With Ski Patrol Union

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Keystone Resort, Colorado, and the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSP) are pleased to announce that they have reached a new tentative agreement through May 31, 2027. The Union’s bargaining committee is unanimously endorsing ratification by its unit with a vote scheduled to conclude by 7:00 p.m. on February 22. Together, the resort and union are looking forward to a great […]
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, and Lift Maintenance Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado and the Crested Butte Lift Maintenance Union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after a year of negotiations. This agreement, which extends through August 2027, is now awaiting ratification by union members, with voting set to conclude on February 12, according to a statement released this morning. Related: Crested Butte, CO, […]
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Misinformation Claims Dominate Negotiations Between Keystone, CO, Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts

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KEYSTONE, CO—On Wednesday, January 22, the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) bargaining team met again with Vail Resorts for contract negotiations. The day focused on the company’s first counter to the union’s wage proposal, one day after the company announced a new “mountain complexity” pay incentive for its large non-unionized patrols. The new incentive was presented in the company’s wage […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Ski Patrol Votes to Unionize, Joins United Mountain Workers

In a landmark decision, the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol Union (ABSPU) has officially voted to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) 7781 United Mountain Workers, marking a significant step for the ski patrol team in their push for fair representation and better working conditions. The announcement, made via social media, highlighted the challenges faced by the patrol throughout the […]
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Keystone, CO, Ski Patrol Union Pushes for Fair Pay and Better Conditions in Contract Negotiations with Vail Resorts

The Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSP) is in the midst of its first contract negotiations with Vail Resorts since unionizing last year, seeking fair wages and improved working conditions for its patrollers. With only a quarter of the proposed contract terms agreed upon so far, the union has ramped up its efforts to push for meaningful progress, highlighting frustrations over […]
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Vail Resorts Faces Backlash From Ski Patrol Unions Over “Patrol Support Team”

Vail Resorts faces strong criticism from unionized ski patrol teams across its properties. The controversy centers around creating a “Patrol Support Team” at Park City Mountain, Utah, which has sparked concerns about employee treatment and potential safety risks. Listen: SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 75 | Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association – A Group of 200 Taking on Vail Resorts On […]
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Keystone Resort, CO, Ski Patrol Union Challenges Vail Resorts With Collective Action

KEYSTONE, CO—Yesterday, the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) in Colorado conducted its first collective action since unionizing last season. Negotiations with Vail Resorts began in September with slow progress. With only about ¼ of the agreed-upon proposed contract, the company holds the remainder in review while the union waits for a response. Related: Park City Ski Patrol Votes Unanimously to […]
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[PHOTOS] Lamborghini Teams Up With CAPiTA and Union Bindings on Limited Edition $2,000 Snowboard

CAPiTA Snowboards, Union Binding Company, and Automobili Lamborghini have collaborated to create a limited-edition snowboard and binding set, blending high-performance engineering with winter sports innovation. The CAPiTA Warpspeed | Automobili Lamborghini Snowboard and Union Falcor | Automobili Lamborghini Snowboard Binding were unveiled at Mongolia’s Lamborghini Esperienza Neve event. This collaboration aims to enhance the snowboarding experience by combining CAPiTA and […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Ski Patrollers File to Unionize

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Summit County, CO – Nov. 18, 2024—The Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol announced today its decision to file for union representation with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). As Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol takes this important step to secure a stronger, collective voice in the workplace, it seeks to join nearly 1,000 ski patrollers and lift maintenance unionized crew members at […]
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GROUPLOVE and Violent Femmes to Headline Copper Mountain, CO’s, 4th Annual Union Peak Festival – Closing Out a Summer of Free Music 

Grace Potter, Brittney Spencer, and Donavon Frankenreiter will headline Red, White, Brews & Tunes, Copper’s Fourth of July celebration July 4-6  Copper Country is set to feature Josh Abbott Band with Chancey Williams on August 10  Enjoy free live music in the village every weekend, with Brews and Tunes on Fridays and Acoustic Glow on Saturdays  Copper Mountain, Colorado, is […]
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