Park City Ski Patrol Strike Disrupts Operations and Hits Vail Resorts Stock

The strike, driven by wage disputes, has led to reduced trail access, long lines, and a sharp drop in Vail Resorts' market value.

Park City ski patrollers began striking on December 27, demanding a base wage increase from $21 to $23 per hour, citing high living costs in the area.
Vail Resorts, which owns Park City Mountain, claims patrol wages have risen 50% over four years, with current average hourly pay at $25, but negotiations remain stalled.
The strike has severely impacted operations at Park City Mountain, with fewer than one-third of trails and lifts open during the holiday season, frustrating visitors.
Vail Resorts' stock has fallen over 6% since the strike began, erasing nearly $400 million in market value and raising concerns among investors and customers.
Both parties are resuming mediation this week, but the strike has drawn attention to broader issues of corporate consolidation and rising costs at U.S. ski resorts.