Telluride Ski Resort shuts down as patrollers strike over wage disputes
Telluride Ski Resort, home to Kia Telluride, will close this weekend after ski patrollers voted to strike. The dispute follows months of failed contract talks between the resort and the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association. Warm weather has already limited operations, with only 20 of 149 trails open this season.
Negotiations between the two sides broke down after patrollers demanded higher wages. The union proposed raising starting pay from £16.50 to £22 per hour, with further increases for experienced staff. Resort owner Chuck Horning criticised the move, warning of broader consequences for the local community.
The strike vote comes amid a wave of labour actions across Rocky Mountain resorts. Last year, patrollers at Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort walked out in a similar dispute. Andy Dennis, interim safety director and spokesperson for the Telluride patrollers, accused Horning of intimidation tactics during talks.
Despite the deadlock, resort officials are preparing contingency plans to reopen if the strike drags on. However, no agreement was in sight until a deal was finally reached on June 13, 2024.
The closure leaves skiers and businesses in limbo as the season struggles with poor snow conditions. With only a fraction of trails operational, the strike adds further pressure on a resort already facing challenges. The outcome of the wage dispute will now determine when full operations can resume.
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