Vail Resorts agrees to enhanced pay and benefits for Keystone Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts agrees to enhanced pay and benefits for Keystone Ski Patrol

The union said the agreement, which extends through the 2026-27 ski season brings "significant changes" for the ski patrol.

Vail  Resorts gives union Keystone ski patrollers a new contract that delivers up to $8 hourly wage increase

The third labor contract negotiated this year between Vail Resorts and employees delivers wage, benefit increases to Keystone ski patrollers

Park City Ski Patrol Strike Shook Vail Resorts, Ended in Victory for Fair Wages

This winter, ski patrollers walked off the mountain, and chaos hit Park City. Lift lines stretched for hours, tourists fumed, and Vail Resorts took a $12 stock hit. But after 13 days of picket lines and stalled negotiations, the ski patrol won big—securing fair wages, better benefits, and a victory that shook the ski industry.

Keystone Ski Patrol Union Ratifies New Contract With Vail Resorts

On Saturday, February 22, the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) voted to ratify their first contract negotiated with Vail Resorts, bringing major changes to the ski patrol through the 2026-2027 season. Negotiations began on the contract back in Fall 2025, with KSPU negotiations team reaching a tentative agreement with the company last week. The vote to approve the contract closed with a majority support from union membership Saturday night. View …