Striking Ski Patrols Cause Lift Line Struggles at Park City

Ski patrol workers at Utah's Park City, the largest U.S. ski resort, are on strike, causing long lift lines and closed trails. Nearly 200 workers demand higher pay. Vail Resorts, the owner, offered a wage increase, but the union points to unfulfilled demands, resorting to alternative staffing.

Skiers at Utah's Park City resort faced long lift lines and some closed trails amid a strike by ski patrol workers. This labor action entered its fifth day, with nearly 200 ski patrol staff demanding higher pay from Park City Mountain Resort's owner, Vail Resorts Inc.

The striking workers are calling for an entry-level base wage increase from $21 to $23 per hour. On Tuesday, Park City remained operational, with some ski patrol workers reported to be on duty despite the strike.

Vail Resorts has increased wages by over 50% during the past four ski seasons. However, the union, representing the ski patrol, criticized the company for not meeting all of their 27 demands. Meanwhile, the resort continued operations, although same-day lift ticket sales were briefly paused.

(With inputs from agencies.)