Impasse as Ski Patrol On Strike in Park City

4th January 2025

Negotiators for Vail Resorts and the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association have met with  mediators.

The patroller union strike at Park City Mountain Resort is now over a week old.

The patrollers union said that the two sides remained far from a resolution after mediation sessions this week.

The union is calling for entry-level pay of $23 per hour, up from the current $21, along with better overall pay packages and improved benefits.

“Given the major impacts our work stoppage has had on resort operations, we are surprised the company’s counterproposal is still far from what we feel is acceptable,” said Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association vice, Nik Smith.

In an Instagram post the COO of Park City Mountain Resort Deirdra Walsh said that while the strike continues, the mountain will prioritise opening its most popular beginning and intermediate slopes and delay the opening of expert terrain.

 

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“To our guests who are here, I want to thank you for your patience,” she said.

“I am committed to delivering you a safe experience.”

Park City, Utah. Image © Rob McAteer