Park City Ski Patrol Strike

DomB said:
I think Deer Valley limits use even fore Ikon pass holders . . . .
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Yep, 5/7 days and Ikon reservations are required. Been that way from the inception of Ikon. In general, Alterra operates differently than VR. While Ikon is the equivalent of an unlimited season pass at most Alterra resorts, it's not a given. The local COO/VP/GM and senior managers are much more in charge of decision making.

DV has limited day tickets for decades. It also has one of the most, if not the most, expensive unlimited season passes. Pushing $3000 as I remember.

What I heard when I went to DV for the first time during a late season trip several years ago is that they only ran out of lift access on a few dates during a holiday period that season. Having Ikon was the only reason my friends and I decided to check out DV that trip. It was too warm to keep skiing after about 1:00pm. Be interesting to see how things change as DV expands. Although given the low altitude, not likely to ever have that much terrain open by late December.

From the DV website:
"Since Deer Valley’s inception in 1981, we have been committed to excellence in everything we do. Our staff members, whether employed seasonally or year-round, are trained to be dedicated to service, which is the key to the resort’s current and future success. We also remain committed to our three brand pillars of; providing exceptional guest service, offering a ski-only resort experience and limiting daily skier visitation on the mountain. Over the years, we have invested over $186 million in improvements and since our first season, have grown five chairlifts to 21, 35 ski runs to 103, from two day lodges to three, 50 ski instructors to more than 500 (making us one of the largest ski schools in the country) and 200 total staff members to over 2,800 today, many of whom have been with the company for over 20 years."

Noticed a banner on the website as of Jan. 3: "Deer Valley’s single-day ski lift tickets and Ikon Reservations have ‘sold out’ for December 27 - January 4, 2025.
 
The fact that Alterra now owns Deer Valley and Solitude makes the pressure on Park City quite different than back in 2015 as VR consolidated PC and Canyons into one giant destination resort. Back then the owner of Solitude didn't have the financial resources for many major capital improvements. DV was on solid financial footing as far as I know, but certainly wouldn't have taken on the huge expansion originally envisioned for the Mayflower property.
 
This is why America is the bomb diggity yo. These folks can protest, and Vail can shut off their passes and kick them out of employee housing. I hope their ski school goes on strike. I have always wanted to be a ski instructor and also a union buster, so this would be like the American dream for me.
 
Hadn't read the statement on the GoFundMe webpage. The strike vote happened back on Dec. 13, 2024 and the strike started on Dec. 27. As of Jan. 3, $200K raised already of the $250K goal.

www.gofundme.com

Donate to Strike Fund: Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association, organized by Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association PCPSPA

The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) ne… Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association PCPSPA needs your support for Strike Fund: Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association
www.gofundme.com www.gofundme.com

"The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) needs your support. Since April, we have been in negotiations with Vail Resorts to secure a contract that fairly compensates our Ski Patrol and Mountain Safety teams while addressing the rising cost of living in the Wasatch region. This effort extends beyond just compensation – it's about ensuring respect and safety for all mountain workers.

On December 13th, 2024, our union members unanimously passed a strike authorization vote. While we remain committed to negotiating in good faith, we must prepare for the possibility of a work stoppage if Vail Resorts fails to offer reasonable terms.

The most impactful way to show support is by contributing to our strike fund and sharing our message. This fund will:
  • Help leverage our bargaining power with Vail at the negotiations table
  • Provide essential support to PCPSPA members during any potential work stoppage
  • Provide income to members of PCPSPA who have yet to return to work because of the lack of snow
  • Many of our patrollers live paycheck to paycheck. If there is a work stoppage, CWA will only issue funds at $300/week to members ON DAY 15 of a strike. This fund lessens the stress of members in having to choose between crossing a picket line for a paycheck vs supporting their peers. If we are able to raise $100,000. Between our almost 200 Patrollers this will mean $500/Person.
Our goals are based on current local economic data. We are negotiating to:
  • Establish an entry-level base rate of $23/hour (current entry-level rate adjusted for inflation since March 2022)
  • Implement a wage structure that properly rewards skilled and experienced patrollers and addresses wage compression
  • Enhance benefits and educational opportunities for all members
We believe ski patrol should be a sustainable career path where dedicated professionals can thrive, not just survive. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that keep pace with living costs will:
  • Encourage long-term retention of skilled patrollers
  • Maintain a highly experienced patrol team
  • Ensure safer conditions for everyone at the resort
In the event that we do not need to use this fund, the money will go towards sustaining and growing our union, supporting mountain worker solidarity, and contributing to our local community. Since 2022 we have donated over $50,000 to the following organizations:
-SOS Outreach
-Youth Sports Alliance
-Friends of Park City Mining
-Lucky Ones Coffee
-Christian Center of PC
-Peace House
-PC Sister City Association
-United Mountain Workers
-Wasatch Backcountry Rescue

The community's continued support has been incredible and instrumental to our efforts. We are deeply grateful for your solidarity and support – we truly couldn't do this without you.

In solidarity,
The Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association"
 
Found a tidbit of new info in this SLC article summarizing the situation in Park City in the past week.

January 3, 2025
www.sltrib.com

‘They’ve lost control of the mountain’: At Park City Mountain, stock prices fall while skiers pan long lines, lengthy waits

Vail Resorts's stock value plunged Thursday as Park City Mountain ski patrollers entered their second week of striking and guests and town businesses alike have grown increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress in contract negotiations.
www.sltrib.com www.sltrib.com
" . . .
The two parties previously wrangled for more than a year before coming to terms on a contract in 2022. Union membership also authorized a strike during those negotiations but never walked out.
. . . "
 
By my estimate they pay the MTN Board of Directors over $1,000/hour for their part time services and I'm sure it includes some great skiing perks like luxury accommodations when they travel for meetings at the mountain offices. Lynch makes over $6M and several members of her team make well over $1M.

But I thought you work in the ski industry for the fun not the money, so I can understand their hypocrisy reluctance to give an extra $2 per hour plus some better Healthcare🤣
 
Ski patrol contract expired in April. If Fail had negotiated in good faith, they wouldn't be in the find out portion of FAFO.
 
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