Ski patroller strike, closure of Telluride ski area continues
The Colorado Sun••nation
Key Points:
- The Telluride ski patrollers have been on strike for five days, leading the Telluride Ski and Golf company to close the ski area amid stalled contract negotiations over wage increases.
- The union seeks a $7.78 hourly wage increase to a median of $35.09, citing the need to retain experienced patrollers for skier safety, while the resort offered a $3.89 increase to a median of $30 per hour.
- The strike has caused a significant drop in lodging bookings in Telluride, down 54% compared to last year, with visitors redirecting to nearby resorts like Crested Butte and Monarch, which is offering free lift tickets to Telluride pass holders.
- Telluride Ski and Golf
