Keystone Ski Patrol, CO, and Vail Resorts Reach Contract Agreement KEYSTONE, CO—Yesterday, members of the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) voted to ratify a new contract with Vail Resorts. This is the first contract KSPU has negotiated, marking a significant milestone for the group and bringing significant changes for the ski patrol. Related: Misinformation Claims Dominate Negotiations Between Keystone, CO, Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts Negotiations with Vail Resorts […] Industry News Press Release | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Misinformation Claims Dominate Negotiations Between Keystone, CO, Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 26, 2025 1 Comment
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 […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 10, 2025 0 Comments
Driver Abandons Audi Sports Car on Keystone Resort, CO, Ski Trail Following GPS Mishap Skiers on the Schoolmarm trail at Keystone Resort on Monday, January 6, encountered an unexpected obstacle: an abandoned Audi sports car. The unusual sight was the result of a GPS error that led the vehicle’s driver onto the ski trail late Sunday night. Related: [VIDEO] Navigation Fail Sees American Driver Stuck in the Middle of Cross-Country Trails in Austria According […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 8, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Press Release | December 19, 2024 1 Comment
Keystone, CO, Boot-Packs Avalanche Terrain to Prepare for Opening As more snow hits the U.S. and skiers and snowboarders anticipate the rope dropping on their favorite terrain, it is not always as simple as waiting on enough snowfall. That is what the ski patrollers at Keystone Resort, Colorado, know, which is why they spend time boot-compacting (or boot packing) its avalanche terrain. The resort shared on its social media […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, to Kick Off 2024-25 Ski Season with Over 2 Miles of Terrain on Opening Day This Saturday, November 2 Keystone Resort is ready to welcome skiers and snowboarders to the slopes this Saturday, November 2, at 9 a.m., marking the official launch of the 2024-25 ski season. Thanks to the diligent work of resort teams and the early winter weather, Keystone will open with over two miles of skiable terrain, providing an exhilarating start to the season for guests […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Keystone Resort, CO, Kicks Off Snowmaking for 2024-25 Season Keystone Resort, Colorado, has started snowmaking for the upcoming 2024-25 ski season. While the resort has not yet set an official opening day, excitement is in the air as snowmaking teams are ready to make snow at every opportunity around the clock to lay the foundation for opening day. Keystone is aiming to open at least 2 miles of skiing […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 21, 2024 0 Comments
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