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Keystone Ski Patrol, CO, and Vail Resorts Reach Contract Agreement

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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 […]
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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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Heavenly Mountain Resort, CA, Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Snowboarder’s Suffocation

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A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, following the death of 46-year-old snowboarder Wesley Whalen in March 2023, reports the SF Chronicle. The incident occurred after a massive blizzard dumped seven feet of snow on the resort. Related: Woman Trapped for 15-Hours Overnight in Gondola at Heavenly Ski Resort, CA Whalen, […]
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Man Injured After Chair Detaches and Falls 20 Feet at Attitash Mountain Resort, NH

A chair on the Flying Bear chairlift at Attitash Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, detached and fell 20 feet on February 2, injuring a man, reports Peter Landsman at LiftBlog. The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. Witnesses reported that the man was conscious and walking after the fall. Ski patrol attended to him before he was transported to a local […]
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Why Ski Patrollers at Park City Initiated The Biggest Ski Patrol Strike In History

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For Vail executives at Park City, Utah, December 27, 2024 started out as any other holiday would. Employees filtered in and were getting ready for the day, but at Ski Patrol Headquarters in both the Park City and Canyons base areas, the sense of normalcy would not last. Shortly after arriving, unionized patrollers read a brief statement in the locker […]
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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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Vail Resorts Reports Certain Ski Season Metrics for the Season-to-Date: Skier Visits Down, Lift Ticket Revenue Up

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 16, 2025 — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through January 5, 2025, and for the prior year period through January 7, 2024. The reported ski season metrics are for the Company’s North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, […]
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Vail Resorts Faces Potential Securities Fraud Probe Following Park City, UT, Patrol Strike

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One of the nation’s oldest and most respected law firms has launched an investigation into Vail Resorts for potential securities fraud or unlawful business practices. The probe follows a significant stock price drop following reports of an ongoing ski patrol strike at Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort. In a press release dated January 14, 2025, Pomerantz LLP, a securities litigation […]
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Gore Mountain, NY, Report: Last Day of the Winds, Snow on the Way

Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 After a two-hour drive from Burlington, Vermont, we arrived at Gore Mountain, the largest ski resort in New York State. The temperature was a biting four degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills at the summit plummeting to a staggering -45 degrees. This marked the third consecutive day of a rare wind phenomenon, with gusts reaching […]
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Northstar California Resort and SOS Outreach Unite to Bring Local Parents to the Slopes for the First Time

​Northstar partners with SOS Outreach to introduce parents of program participants to skiing and snowboarding for the first time. Truckee, CALIF. – JANUARY 9, 2025 – SOS Outreach, a national youth development nonprofit that cultivates a sense of belonging through outdoor-based mentorship, offered parents of its program participants the opportunity to learn how to ski or snowboard for the first […]
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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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Epic Pass Holders File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts Over Park City, UT, Strike

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Vail Resorts, alleging the company failed to disclose the impact of a ski patrol strike at Park City Mountain during the peak holiday season, leaving thousands of skiers and snowboarders dissatisfied with their experience. The lawsuit, led by Illinois resident Christopher Bisaillon, represents anyone who purchased a lift ticket at Park City Mountain […]
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[UPDATED] Vail Resorts and Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association Reach Definitive Agreement to End Strike

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[Updated 6:10 a.m. MST, January 8, 2024] In a joint statement Tuesday night, Vail Resorts and the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) announced that they have reached a tentative agreement on a contract for the resort’s ski patrol and safety workers, hopefully ending the strike. Park City Mountain, Utah, ski patrol went on strike on December 27, making […]
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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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Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association Continues Contract Negotiations With Vail Resorts

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PARK CITY, UT – The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) met with Vail Resorts and a federal mediator over the last two days, December 30-31, to address outstanding contract articles. These sessions occurred against the backdrop of an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike initiated by the Union on December 27 after filing multiple ULPs against the company. Over […]
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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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Park City Ski Patrol Votes Unanimously to Strike, Escalating Wage Dispute With Vail Resorts

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In a unanimous decision, Utah’s Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) authorized a strike against Vail Resorts, intensifying a months-long contract dispute over wages and benefits. The December 14 vote comes just days before one of the resort’s busiest periods. Related: Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association Calls for Fair Contract Amid Negotiations With Vail Resorts The union’s decision […]
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