Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado remains closed to skiers and snowboarders as the local ski patrol strike enters its third day.
The privately-owned box canyon resort, known for big mountain skiing and boarding and a picture perfect historical Main Street, and friendly Ski Patrol where the avalanche dogs even have their own instagrams.
Apparent negotiations with ski patrol to ensure a living wage went nowhere in December and the ski patrol has now gone on strike. The unionised Ski Patrol are seeking improved wages and new contracts.
However owner, Chuck Horning, has halted negotiations and closed the resort
Having lived in Telluride, we are personally aware of the scale of terrain that needs to be managed for safety, the extreme cost-of-living and the exodus of locals who are forced to move down the valley to financially survive.
Telluride Ski Resort remains closed indefinitely in peak ski season and has advertised “temporary” ski patrol positions.
This is an ongoing story, updates to be published at hand.
