Avalanche Centers Under Threat Due to USFS Hiring Freeze The United States Forest Service (USFS) plays a crucial role in managing public lands, including a formal agreement with the American Avalanche Association (A3) to provide avalanche forecasting programs that help keep backcountry skiers and mountaineers safe. Unfortunately, the spending bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives gave the agency around $500 million less than requested. This means […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | October 14, 2024 0 Comments
Grollo Group to Develop Housing for Seasonal Workers at Bogong, Australia The Grollo Group has announced a plan to turn half of the village of Bogong in the state of Victoria, Australia, into housing for seasonal workers. Bogong is situated halfway between Falls Creek Ski Resort and Mt. Beauty. The Grollo Group owns Buller Ski Lifts, which operates the Mt Buller Ski Resort in Victoria. The Grollo Group secured a 73-year […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Addressing Problems Faced by International Seasonal Workers at North American Ski Areas The Co-founders of SEE YOU NEXT SEASON, have called on the North American ski industry to “do better” in terms of attracting and keeping employees. In a hard-hitting podcast, Matt Fuller and Iain Lygo highlight the global options available for young adventurous seasonal workers, and how countries are very willing to host working holidaymakers to fill labour market gaps. “There […] Industry News Guest Author | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
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