Skier Survives Being Fully Buried for 23-Minutes in Avalanche Just Outside Solitude Mountain Resort, UT A skier was buried for up to 23 minutes after being caught in an avalanche just outside Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, on Saturday, Utah rescuers said. Related: Close Call for Snowmobiler Completely Buried by Avalanche in Utah on Monday A guided group of eight skiers planned to ski through Silver Fork on Saturday, March 12, when one of the skiers in […] AvyBrains | March 14, 2022 0 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Raises Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour Following an industry-wide rush to increase wages and entice workers, Solitude Mountain Resort has jumped on the train and increased its starting minimum wage to $15 an hour. The increase applies to all non-tipped positions and even includes wage bumps for certain potions paid above the old starting wage. The change represents more than a 2X increase over the Utah minimum […] Industry News Andrew | August 17, 2021 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President & COO of Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Amber Broadaway has been selected as President & Chief Operating Officer of Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah. Amber has served as Vice President, Guest Services & Safety, for Sugarbush Resort in Vermont and will move into the position effective June 1, 2021. Amber will be responsible for Solitude’s operations and driving the profitability and […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2021 1 Comment
Combative Ski Resort Guests Jeopardize Ski Season Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah has been experiencing combative guests who refuse to adhere to new COVID-19 protocols. Guests have been so hostile to employees that Solitude issued a tweet on Sunday, January 12th that reads as follows: Wear a mask, keep the ski season alive. Regardless of who you are or your political views, we are all bonded by […] Industry News Miles Wong | January 15, 2021 8 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT Postpones Opening Date to “Prepare Ample Terrain for Skiers and Riders to Spread Out” Solitude Mountain Resort—one of Salt Lake City’s best ski areas—has postponed its opening date of Nov. 20 to a later date. The later date has yet to be announced but will be updated as soon as it’s shared by the resort. Solitude shared in a social media post: “While we had hoped to have our lifts spinning on Nov 20, […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 9, 2020 0 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT Pushes Back Expected Opening To November 29 Solitude Mountain Resort, UT pushes back its opening day from November 23 to the 29th. Recent high temperatures in Utah are making it difficult for snowmaking crews to blow snow and consequently many resorts in the area have delayed their opening dates by a week. We are hoping for temperatures to drop soon so snowmaking can re-commence and the winter season […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 19, 2019 0 Comments
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