Jubilant ski patrollers in Park City, Utah, went back to work on the slopes Thursday after reaching a deal to end a strike that began Dec. 27 after months of negotiating with Colorado-based Vail Resorts.
“THE STRIKE IS OVER. WE ARE GOING BACK TO WORK,” the patrollers said in a social media post. “We are proud to announce that on 1/08/25 we ratified a fair contract with vote of 100%. We feel strongly that we have secured a contract with a wage structure and benefits package that incentivizes retention and career growth on Patrol.”
Park City Mountain Resort, east of Salt Lake City, is the largest ski area in the United States. It is owned and operated by Vail Resorts, which owns more than 40 other ski areas, including Vail and Keystone in Colorado. About 200 patrollers went on strike during the busy end-of-year holiday period to advocate for higher wages and …