Park City Ski Patrol Strike Set to End

9th January 2025

A tentative agreement has been reached between Vail Resorts and the ski patrollers.

The industrial action has been going on for almost two weeks and has led to massive disruptions at one of the largest ski resorts in North America.

“We deeply regret that this is having any level of impact on the guest experience and are grateful to our thousands of employees who are working hard every day to enable the experience at Park City Mountain and open the terrain that we can safely open,” said Vail Resorts’ mountain division president, Bill Rock.

Park City, Utah. Image © Rob McAteer

The two sides have issued a joint statement:

“Park City Mountain and the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) are pleased to announce that they have reached a new tentative agreement through April 2027.

“The Union’s bargaining committee is unanimously endorsing ratification by its unit.

“The tentative agreement addresses both parties’ interests and will end the current strike.

“Everyone looks forward to restoring normal resort operations and moving forward together as one team.”

The Unfair Labor Practice strike began on December 27, 2024, after multiple Unfair Labor Practice complaints were filed against Vail Resorts.

The ski patrollers sought better wages, improved benefits, and a fair contract.

The tentative agreement includes provisions for wage increases, improved benefits, and other key issues.

Both parties have agreed not to release the specifics of the agreement at this stage.

The union’s bargaining committee unanimously endorsed ratification by its members.