Massive US Ski Areas Remain Shuttered

Striking Patrollers Disrupt Season at Largest Ski Resort in U.S.
Long lift lines, limited terrain and frustration among skiers and snowboarders are downstream impacts of a wage dispute between union workers at Park City Mountain in Utah and its owner, Vail Resorts.
Park City skiers said their resort vacation became a mess after a ski patrol strike shut down much of the mountain
Skiers at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort described to Business Insider the effects of a ski patrol strike during peak season.
Massive US Ski Areas Remain Shuttered After Patrol Strike in Park City
Only 25 of the 41 lifts are open, and 103 of the 350 trails are available to guests at Park City Mountain as of Monday morning.
Striking Ski Patrollers Disrupt the Season at Utah’s Park City Mountain
The Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association is seeking an hourly base wage increase of $2 from Vail Resorts.
Ski Patrol Strike in Park City Affecting Ski Season
Skiers at Utah's Park City Mountain Resort faced long lines and overcrowded trails due to a work stoppage by ski patrollers and mountain safety personnel.
Negotiations Sputter Amid Ski Patrol Strike at Park City Mountain Resort
Long lift lines, extended emergency response times, and limited accessibility are just a few of the major issues plaguing Park City Mountain Resort, amidst the ski patrol union strike.
Visitor, patrollers speak on impact of Park City ski patrol strike
Park City ski patrollers began picketing to fight for higher wages on Dec. 27, 2024. On day 10 of the strike, ABC4 News hears from patrollers, Vail Resorts, and a visitor.
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