"Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union. The Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association voted Tuesday to strike Saturday after contract negotiations since June failed to yield an agreement on pay. With no more talks planned before the weekend, Telluride Ski Resort said it will not open that day."
"The patrollers are seeking to be paid more in line with their counterparts at other resorts in the region. The union wants starting pay to rise from $21 to $28 per hour, and for wages for patrollers with more than 30 years of experience to increase from $30-$36 per hour to $39-$48.60 per hour. While resort officials sought to lay blame for the impending closure on the union, Andy Dennis, interim safety director and spokesperson for patrollers' association, said it lies with Horning."
Telluride Ski Resort will close in the coming days after the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association voted to strike Saturday following contract negotiations that began in June. The resort said it will not open Saturday because no further talks are scheduled before the weekend. Patrollers seek pay increases to match regional counterparts, requesting starting pay to rise from $21 to $28 per hour and top pay for over 30 years' experience to increase from $30–$36 to $39–$48.60 per hour. Owner Chuck Horning warned of community impacts, while the patrollers' spokesperson called Horning a bully. Resort officials are preparing a reopening plan if the strike continues. Warm weather has limited trail openings this season.
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