Additional Coverage:
- Park City skiers said their resort vacation became a mess after a ski patrol strike shut down much of the mountain (newsbreak.com)
Ski Patrollers Strike at Park City Resort
Park City Mountain Resort is facing a strike by approximately 200 ski patrollers demanding better wages. The strike has led to extensive closures and long lift lines, leaving some visitors disappointed.
Customers Express Frustration
Skiers and snowboarders have complained about overcrowded trails and extended wait times, with some reporting waits of an hour or more. The resort’s stock value has also dropped due to the disruption.
Union Demands
The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) is seeking wage increases to keep up with inflation, as well as improved benefits like a healthcare stipend and parental leave. The union claims that experienced patrollers are leaving due to low compensation.
Management’s Response
Vail Resorts, the resort’s owner, maintains that it has made significant investments in its staff and that wages and benefits are competitive. However, union members argue that the lived experiences of patrollers differ from management’s claims.
Visitors Vow to Boycott
Some visitors have expressed dissatisfaction with Vail Resorts’ communication about the strike and have pledged to boycott corporate resorts in the future. They prefer to support smaller, family-owned resorts that they believe prioritize customer experience.