The Ski Patrol Strike Movement: What You Need To Know

Unionized ski patrol units have earned themselves quite the spotlight this ski season.
While Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) made headlines in 2021 as they negotiated for their last round of contracts with Vail Resorts, their strike against Vail over the same issues took the industry by storm over the holidays in 2024.
PCPSPA’s public dispute with the resort’s parent company over things like fair wages and benefits ultimately led to a strike. PCPSPA and Vail re