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<title><![CDATA[Ski Area Operations - All Forums]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ski Area Operations - http://skiindustry.org:/forum]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rollback at Georgia's Gudauri resort Ski Lift]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=640</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Chairlift accident at Gudauri resort, Ski Lift rolls backwards in Georgia March 16, 2018 
 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDUaiUX_KBo" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDUaiUX_KBo</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Chairlift accident at Gudauri resort, Ski Lift rolls backwards in Georgia March 16, 2018 
 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDUaiUX_KBo" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDUaiUX_KBo</a>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[CNL sells 15 ski areas]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=639</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=639</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brighton Ski Resort, Utah 
Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado 
Cypress Mountain, B.C., Canada 
Gatlinburg Sky Lift, Tennessee 
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Massachusetts 
Loon Mountain Resort, New Hampshire 
Mount Sunapee Mountain Resort, New Hampshire 
Mountain High Resort, California 
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, California 
Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont 
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, California 
Stevens Pass, Washington 
Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, Maine 
Summit-at-Snoqualmie Resort, Washington 
Sunday River Resort, Maine 
 
Here is a link to the article: <a href="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2016/11/03/cnl-unloads-15-ski-resorts/" target="_blank">CNL Unloads 15 Ski Resorts</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Brighton Ski Resort, Utah 
Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Colorado 
Cypress Mountain, B.C., Canada 
Gatlinburg Sky Lift, Tennessee 
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Massachusetts 
Loon Mountain Resort, New Hampshire 
Mount Sunapee Mountain Resort, New Hampshire 
Mountain High Resort, California 
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, California 
Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont 
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, California 
Stevens Pass, Washington 
Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, Maine 
Summit-at-Snoqualmie Resort, Washington 
Sunday River Resort, Maine 
 
Here is a link to the article: <a href="http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2016/11/03/cnl-unloads-15-ski-resorts/" target="_blank">CNL Unloads 15 Ski Resorts</a>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Lift Mechanic Training]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=638</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2016 17:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I am in the process of researching how lift mechanics have acquired the skills they have over their career. In a recent Steep Management newsletter I posted an article on lift maintenance training, <a href="http://http://steepmanagement.com/resources/lift-maintenance-training-initial-and-ongoing" target="_blank">Lift Maintenance Training - Initial and Ongoing</a>. 
 
If anyone is willing to be interviewed for this research, please feel free to contact me at backland@steepmanagement.com. 
 
Thanks, hope to hear from you. 
Bob]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am in the process of researching how lift mechanics have acquired the skills they have over their career. In a recent Steep Management newsletter I posted an article on lift maintenance training, <a href="http://http://steepmanagement.com/resources/lift-maintenance-training-initial-and-ongoing" target="_blank">Lift Maintenance Training - Initial and Ongoing</a>. 
 
If anyone is willing to be interviewed for this research, please feel free to contact me at backland@steepmanagement.com. 
 
Thanks, hope to hear from you. 
Bob]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Use of this Blog]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=637</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2016 19:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=637</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This blog seems like it should have a lot more traffic then it does. The exchange of ideas and knowledge within this industry is critical to raising the bar in the level of technical expertise and there doesn't appear to be a better venue that this, SkiIndustry.org. 
 
Please post back as to why you don't use the blog more often. IS there another blog you are using to gain information?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[This blog seems like it should have a lot more traffic then it does. The exchange of ideas and knowledge within this industry is critical to raising the bar in the level of technical expertise and there doesn't appear to be a better venue that this, SkiIndustry.org. 
 
Please post back as to why you don't use the blog more often. IS there another blog you are using to gain information?]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Director of Food & Beverage - Schweitzer]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=634</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Posted On 02/16/2016 
Director of Food & Beverage 
Sandpoint, ID, US 
 
Employment Type :Year Round Full-Time 
 
Responsible for the overall management of the seasonal and year-round food and beverage operations in the Lakeview Lodge, Selkirk Lodge, and Outback Inn, Banquets, Bottle Bay, Summit Lodge, as well as F&B operations in future building projects. Oversees Warehouse/Purchasing and Custodial departments. Will lead departments and “raise the bar” for quality, safety, service standards, and variety. Will ensure that these operations are run profitably and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service. Maintain clear and open communication with staff members as well as the Schweitzer Planning Team. Will also maintain lateral communication, planning, and efficiencies between all F & B departments and other Schweitzer Mountain departments.
 
 
 
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: President/CEO; Resort Services Director; General Manager; Lodging Director; Group Sales team & Banquet Event group; Purchasing/Warehouse; and managers of Lakeview Lodge Café and Sam’s Alley, Taps, Outback, and Chimney Rock and Mojo Coyote Café; Banquet Captain; Summit Lodge; and any future Schweitzer food and beverage facilities. 
 
 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
 
Monitor all daily operations to ensure that profitability, customer service and quality levels are being met. 
Review all financial data to ensure that budgeted margins are being maintained and revenue per visit is being maximized. 
Selection, supervision, and development of department managers, supervisors and employees. 
Oversee food and beverage services for groups and conferences, special events including weddings & festivals. 
Support resort and departmental policies/procedures that ensure a safe environment for staff & guests 
Key member of senior management team in overall resort operation and planning 
 
 
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 
 
SKILLS: Organizational skills sufficient to manage several F&B departments and their staff. A thorough understanding of food and labor costs and budgeting. Planning, Multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making capabilities. High level of communication skills. Computer proficient. 
 
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years experience in management of food and beverage. Experience should include fine dining, fast food and high-volume food and bar facilities, as well as managing multi-outlet operations. 
 
LICENSE NEEDED: Valid driver’s license insurable under Schweitzer’s commercial auto liability policy]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Posted On 02/16/2016 
Director of Food & Beverage 
Sandpoint, ID, US 
 
Employment Type :Year Round Full-Time 
 
Responsible for the overall management of the seasonal and year-round food and beverage operations in the Lakeview Lodge, Selkirk Lodge, and Outback Inn, Banquets, Bottle Bay, Summit Lodge, as well as F&B operations in future building projects. Oversees Warehouse/Purchasing and Custodial departments. Will lead departments and “raise the bar” for quality, safety, service standards, and variety. Will ensure that these operations are run profitably and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service. Maintain clear and open communication with staff members as well as the Schweitzer Planning Team. Will also maintain lateral communication, planning, and efficiencies between all F & B departments and other Schweitzer Mountain departments.
 
 
 
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: President/CEO; Resort Services Director; General Manager; Lodging Director; Group Sales team & Banquet Event group; Purchasing/Warehouse; and managers of Lakeview Lodge Café and Sam’s Alley, Taps, Outback, and Chimney Rock and Mojo Coyote Café; Banquet Captain; Summit Lodge; and any future Schweitzer food and beverage facilities. 
 
 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
 
Monitor all daily operations to ensure that profitability, customer service and quality levels are being met. 
Review all financial data to ensure that budgeted margins are being maintained and revenue per visit is being maximized. 
Selection, supervision, and development of department managers, supervisors and employees. 
Oversee food and beverage services for groups and conferences, special events including weddings & festivals. 
Support resort and departmental policies/procedures that ensure a safe environment for staff & guests 
Key member of senior management team in overall resort operation and planning 
 
 
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 
 
SKILLS: Organizational skills sufficient to manage several F&B departments and their staff. A thorough understanding of food and labor costs and budgeting. Planning, Multi-tasking, problem solving and decision making capabilities. High level of communication skills. Computer proficient. 
 
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years experience in management of food and beverage. Experience should include fine dining, fast food and high-volume food and bar facilities, as well as managing multi-outlet operations. 
 
LICENSE NEEDED: Valid driver’s license insurable under Schweitzer’s commercial auto liability policy]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[IT -Senior Systems Administrator - Stevens Pass Mountain Resort]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=633</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Job Location US-WA-Leavenworth 
Department IT- Information Technology 
Position Season Year Round 
Shifts All Shifts 
Job Type Full-Time 
Posted Date 1/27/2016 
More information about this job: 
 
Position Overview: 
 
Title: Senior Systems Administrator 
Department: Information Technology 
Reports to: IT Manager 
Status: Year-Round, Exempt, Benefitted 
 
Summary 
Primarily responsible for servers, storage devices, network, databases, and point of sale operation and support. Resolves point of sale and product development related technical problems. Schedule will be 5-Days/Week, Weekends, On-Call. This position requires a satisfactory background screening. Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business. 
 
Required qualifications 
A bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent education and experience. 
Experience managing a Windows Server domain environment including, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and Group Policy. 
Experience in network management, routing, and switching equipment configuration. 
Knowledge of data networking concepts and protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing, switching, DHCP, and DNS. 
Knowledge of relational database systems, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQL scripting experience. 
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills with strict attention to detail, standards, and procedures. 
Self-motivated and ability to work independently and prioritize tasks while contributing in a team environment. 
Intermediate skiing or snowboard ability. 
Able to be insured to drive company vehicles. 
 
Desired qualifications 
Scripting experience (PowerShell, SQL, Bash). 
Experience with virtualization (XenServer Enterprise) preferred. 
Proficient with network management, routing, and switching equipment configuration (Brocade, Fortinet, Cisco) preferred. 
Experience with VoIP systems (ShoreTel) preferred. 
Experience with enterprise WLAN (Aruba) preferred. 
Experience and working knowledge of enterprise storage devices (NetApp) preferred. 
Experience with Point of Sale systems (Active Network RTP|One and/or Micros) preferred. 
Experience with Linux, Debian or Ubuntu preferred. 
Experience with web development (IIS) preferred. 
 
Responsibilities: 
Installation, configuration, maintenance, and provisioning of servers, databases, and network infrastructure. 
Perform maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshoot performance issues on point of sale systems, reporting services, ecommerce solutions, and databases. 
Perform backups, reporting, and regular security monitoring to ensure system integrity and availability. 
Provide technical support for point of sale systems and product development for department managers and team leads. 
Guide system administrator on workstation management, provide escalation support, document system/device configurations, and advise/write procedure and policy. 
Perform additional tasks as requested by the IT Manager, other IT department staff, the General Manager or Senior Team members. 
Assist with the maintenance and repair of phone, credit card systems, and miscellaneous systems as needed. 
Be a proponent of the Stevens Pass values, mission, vision, and service philosophy. 
Uphold user and guest privacy and security policies. 
 
Physical demands and work environment 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Will be required to walk and balance in wet, icy and uneven footing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud on occasion.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Job Location US-WA-Leavenworth 
Department IT- Information Technology 
Position Season Year Round 
Shifts All Shifts 
Job Type Full-Time 
Posted Date 1/27/2016 
More information about this job: 
 
Position Overview: 
 
Title: Senior Systems Administrator 
Department: Information Technology 
Reports to: IT Manager 
Status: Year-Round, Exempt, Benefitted 
 
Summary 
Primarily responsible for servers, storage devices, network, databases, and point of sale operation and support. Resolves point of sale and product development related technical problems. Schedule will be 5-Days/Week, Weekends, On-Call. This position requires a satisfactory background screening. Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business. 
 
Required qualifications 
A bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent education and experience. 
Experience managing a Windows Server domain environment including, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and Group Policy. 
Experience in network management, routing, and switching equipment configuration. 
Knowledge of data networking concepts and protocols including Ethernet, TCP/IP, routing, switching, DHCP, and DNS. 
Knowledge of relational database systems, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQL scripting experience. 
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills with strict attention to detail, standards, and procedures. 
Self-motivated and ability to work independently and prioritize tasks while contributing in a team environment. 
Intermediate skiing or snowboard ability. 
Able to be insured to drive company vehicles. 
 
Desired qualifications 
Scripting experience (PowerShell, SQL, Bash). 
Experience with virtualization (XenServer Enterprise) preferred. 
Proficient with network management, routing, and switching equipment configuration (Brocade, Fortinet, Cisco) preferred. 
Experience with VoIP systems (ShoreTel) preferred. 
Experience with enterprise WLAN (Aruba) preferred. 
Experience and working knowledge of enterprise storage devices (NetApp) preferred. 
Experience with Point of Sale systems (Active Network RTP|One and/or Micros) preferred. 
Experience with Linux, Debian or Ubuntu preferred. 
Experience with web development (IIS) preferred. 
 
Responsibilities: 
Installation, configuration, maintenance, and provisioning of servers, databases, and network infrastructure. 
Perform maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshoot performance issues on point of sale systems, reporting services, ecommerce solutions, and databases. 
Perform backups, reporting, and regular security monitoring to ensure system integrity and availability. 
Provide technical support for point of sale systems and product development for department managers and team leads. 
Guide system administrator on workstation management, provide escalation support, document system/device configurations, and advise/write procedure and policy. 
Perform additional tasks as requested by the IT Manager, other IT department staff, the General Manager or Senior Team members. 
Assist with the maintenance and repair of phone, credit card systems, and miscellaneous systems as needed. 
Be a proponent of the Stevens Pass values, mission, vision, and service philosophy. 
Uphold user and guest privacy and security policies. 
 
Physical demands and work environment 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Will be required to walk and balance in wet, icy and uneven footing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud on occasion.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[General Manager - Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=632</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[General Manager 
 
Location: Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort 
Department: Administration & Finance 
Position Season: Year Round 
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 
Shift: Day 
Description 
 
This position is year round salary; includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for employee coverage, qualified dependent coverage offer, eligible for 401K after one year. 
 
Duties: The General Manager is responsible for financial, guest and employee success, which includes stewardship of the property and physical assets. Oversee and integrate all areas of Cooper Spur Mountain Resort and Cooper Spur Ski Area operations: restaurant, property management, sales/marketing, events, facilities, and recreation operations. Recognize the resort’s uniqueness; utilize creativity and resourcefulness to build on the financial performance and business development momentum already achieved. We are specifically seeking someone with strong culinary services management experience and skills.
 
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Hospitality or related field or equivalent work experience. Minimum 5 years management experience preferably at a similar resort; experience in ski resorts and lodging preferred. Successful record of financial performance, planning, business development and innovation. Experience in all aspects of culinary services operations and management, particularly weddings and catered events. Exemplary human resources leadership including hiring, coaching, workplace safety, retention and team development; Spanish speaker a plus. Effective computer skills including office, point of sale and reservations. Ability to be insured to drive company vehicles. Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business. This position is subject to a criminal background check.
 
Note: This is an abbreviated description of the position.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[General Manager 
 
Location: Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort 
Department: Administration & Finance 
Position Season: Year Round 
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 
Shift: Day 
Description 
 
This position is year round salary; includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for employee coverage, qualified dependent coverage offer, eligible for 401K after one year. 
 
Duties: The General Manager is responsible for financial, guest and employee success, which includes stewardship of the property and physical assets. Oversee and integrate all areas of Cooper Spur Mountain Resort and Cooper Spur Ski Area operations: restaurant, property management, sales/marketing, events, facilities, and recreation operations. Recognize the resort’s uniqueness; utilize creativity and resourcefulness to build on the financial performance and business development momentum already achieved. We are specifically seeking someone with strong culinary services management experience and skills.
 
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Hospitality or related field or equivalent work experience. Minimum 5 years management experience preferably at a similar resort; experience in ski resorts and lodging preferred. Successful record of financial performance, planning, business development and innovation. Experience in all aspects of culinary services operations and management, particularly weddings and catered events. Exemplary human resources leadership including hiring, coaching, workplace safety, retention and team development; Spanish speaker a plus. Effective computer skills including office, point of sale and reservations. Ability to be insured to drive company vehicles. Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business. This position is subject to a criminal background check.
 
Note: This is an abbreviated description of the position.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Restaurant Manager - Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=631</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=631</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Restaurant Manager 
 
Location: Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort 
Department: Food & Beverage 
Position Season: Year Round 
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 
Shift: Day 
Description 
 
This position is year round salary; includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for employee coverage, qualified dependent coverage offer, eligible for 401K after one year. 
 
Duties: The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing the Crooked Tree Tavern, weddings and catered events while working collaboratively with the management team to provide an outstanding resort experience. 
 
Requirements: Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience; preferably in a resort setting. Experience in all aspects of culinary services operations and management, particularly weddings and catered events. Exemplary leadership, interpersonal, communication and guest service skills. Effective computer skills including office, point of sale and reservations. Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business. This position is subject to a criminal background check.
 
Note: This is an abbreviated description of the position.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Restaurant Manager 
 
Location: Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort 
Department: Food & Beverage 
Position Season: Year Round 
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 
Shift: Day 
Description 
 
This position is year round salary; includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for employee coverage, qualified dependent coverage offer, eligible for 401K after one year. 
 
Duties: The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing the Crooked Tree Tavern, weddings and catered events while working collaboratively with the management team to provide an outstanding resort experience. 
 
Requirements: Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience; preferably in a resort setting. Experience in all aspects of culinary services operations and management, particularly weddings and catered events. Exemplary leadership, interpersonal, communication and guest service skills. Effective computer skills including office, point of sale and reservations. Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business. This position is subject to a criminal background check.
 
Note: This is an abbreviated description of the position.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Vehicle Welder/Fabricator - Squaw Valley Ski Resort]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=630</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 03:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
<guid isPermaLink="false">http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=630</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Title Vehicle Welder/Fabricator 
Job Category Maintenance 
Employee Classification Year Round 
Part Time No 
City Olympic Valley, CA 
Location Squaw Valley Ski Resort 
Description Department: Upper Vehicle Maintenance 
Reports to: Vehicles Manager 
FLSA Status: Non-exempt 
Job Status: Year Round, Full Time 
Hours: Day, Swing & Grave shifts Updated 9.23.2015 
===================================================================== 
Job Summary: Maintain and repair a wide variety of over the snow equipment including but not limited to snow removal and heavy equipment, snow grooming machines, snowmobiles, special projects and more. 
===================================================================== 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 
 
Applicants must be 18 years of age. As a prerequisite, a pre-employment drug screen is required. 
 
Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned: 
1. Perform all welding skills: Stick, MIG, TIG, Cutting torch, Plasma arc and Carbon arc gouging. 
2. Ability to weld or braze all materials, knowing the proper type of welding rod to use. 
3. Maintaining proper welding and fabrication supplies. 
4. Machining skills 
5. Inspect vehicles and equipment for safe and dependable operation. 
6. Perform preventative maintenance and welding repairs in, under and over equipment. 
7. Repair, remove and/or replace necessary parts to keep vehicles in operation. This is done both in shop and out on hill. 
8. Perform metal repairs/fabrication using all types of welding and cutting tools. 
9. Help mechanics complete work orders on all vehicles when needed. 
10. Notify supervisors of needed replacement parts, assists with inventory updates. 
11. Mend damaged body parts. 
12. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area, follows safety procedures and guidelines. 
13. Assist with vehicle and equipment operator orientation and training. 
 
Competencies and Job Requirements: 
Required: 
1. Able to perform under pressure in adverse conditions and willingness to tackle any odd job that comes up 
2. Must have own tools 
3. Effective communication skills, oral & written 
4. Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness 
5. Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. 
6. Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards 
7. Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time 
8. Work well as part of a team. 
9. Able to safely operate all types of equipment. 
10. Able to identify and repair all types of mechanical issues especially when safety is involved. 
11. Able to conduct his or her self in a professional manor at all times. 
12. Snowmobile operation. 
 
Education and Experience: 
Required: 
1. High School Diploma or GED 
2. 1 year vehicle maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
3. Mechanical experience with over-the-snow vehicle, 4WD 
4. Heavy equipment, snowcat, and/or snowmobile repair experience 
5. Valid drivers license 
Preferred: 
1. Knowledge of all typical shop equipment 
2. Strong diagnostic ability 
3. Hydraulic system experience 
4. Ability to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics 
5. Heavy equipment experience 
 
Physical Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls. Must be capable of frequent wrist, elbow and should twisting and pulling movements. Must be capable of walking or standing 70% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally lifting and pushing or pulling 100 lbs or more, and frequently lifting, pushing or pulling, and carrying up to 40lbs. Must be capable of climbing movements, walking on uneven terrain, and walking on snow and ice, and operating snow vehicles. Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Working Conditions: 
Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places. 
Hazardous Materials/Noise: Employee will often be in contact with hazardous substances. They will be occasionally exposed to extreme hot/cold and wet conditions, noise, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work place is usually loud. 
Equipment Used in Job: Various 
 
<a href="https://rn21.ultipro.com/SQU1001/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*852B2D0B1A357BD1" target="_blank">https://rn21.ultipro.com/SQU1001/jobboar...0B1A357BD1</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Title Vehicle Welder/Fabricator 
Job Category Maintenance 
Employee Classification Year Round 
Part Time No 
City Olympic Valley, CA 
Location Squaw Valley Ski Resort 
Description Department: Upper Vehicle Maintenance 
Reports to: Vehicles Manager 
FLSA Status: Non-exempt 
Job Status: Year Round, Full Time 
Hours: Day, Swing & Grave shifts Updated 9.23.2015 
===================================================================== 
Job Summary: Maintain and repair a wide variety of over the snow equipment including but not limited to snow removal and heavy equipment, snow grooming machines, snowmobiles, special projects and more. 
===================================================================== 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 
 
Applicants must be 18 years of age. As a prerequisite, a pre-employment drug screen is required. 
 
Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned: 
1. Perform all welding skills: Stick, MIG, TIG, Cutting torch, Plasma arc and Carbon arc gouging. 
2. Ability to weld or braze all materials, knowing the proper type of welding rod to use. 
3. Maintaining proper welding and fabrication supplies. 
4. Machining skills 
5. Inspect vehicles and equipment for safe and dependable operation. 
6. Perform preventative maintenance and welding repairs in, under and over equipment. 
7. Repair, remove and/or replace necessary parts to keep vehicles in operation. This is done both in shop and out on hill. 
8. Perform metal repairs/fabrication using all types of welding and cutting tools. 
9. Help mechanics complete work orders on all vehicles when needed. 
10. Notify supervisors of needed replacement parts, assists with inventory updates. 
11. Mend damaged body parts. 
12. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area, follows safety procedures and guidelines. 
13. Assist with vehicle and equipment operator orientation and training. 
 
Competencies and Job Requirements: 
Required: 
1. Able to perform under pressure in adverse conditions and willingness to tackle any odd job that comes up 
2. Must have own tools 
3. Effective communication skills, oral & written 
4. Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness 
5. Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. 
6. Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards 
7. Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time 
8. Work well as part of a team. 
9. Able to safely operate all types of equipment. 
10. Able to identify and repair all types of mechanical issues especially when safety is involved. 
11. Able to conduct his or her self in a professional manor at all times. 
12. Snowmobile operation. 
 
Education and Experience: 
Required: 
1. High School Diploma or GED 
2. 1 year vehicle maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
3. Mechanical experience with over-the-snow vehicle, 4WD 
4. Heavy equipment, snowcat, and/or snowmobile repair experience 
5. Valid drivers license 
Preferred: 
1. Knowledge of all typical shop equipment 
2. Strong diagnostic ability 
3. Hydraulic system experience 
4. Ability to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics 
5. Heavy equipment experience 
 
Physical Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls. Must be capable of frequent wrist, elbow and should twisting and pulling movements. Must be capable of walking or standing 70% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally lifting and pushing or pulling 100 lbs or more, and frequently lifting, pushing or pulling, and carrying up to 40lbs. Must be capable of climbing movements, walking on uneven terrain, and walking on snow and ice, and operating snow vehicles. Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Working Conditions: 
Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places. 
Hazardous Materials/Noise: Employee will often be in contact with hazardous substances. They will be occasionally exposed to extreme hot/cold and wet conditions, noise, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work place is usually loud. 
Equipment Used in Job: Various 
 
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<title><![CDATA[Lift Electrician - Purgatory Resort]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=629</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Position Title: Lift Electrician 
Reports To: Lift Electrician Director 
Department: Lift Maintenance 
POSITION TITLE: Electrical Technician/Electrician 
REPORTS TO: Electrical Director/Craig Butler – Mountain Operations 
DEPARTMENT: 440 – Lift Maintenance 
SALARY: Dependant on experience 
 
GENERAL PURPOSE: 
Inspect, test, maintain, repair and install electrical equipment and power on Purgatory Resort property. Including chairlifts, on-mountain snowmaking equipment and water well systems, to ensure safe and efficient electrical systems operation at all times. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Maintain all mountain electrical systems, including all *snowmaking systems and 9 chairlifts and 1 Magic Carpet. This includes but is not limited to: all chairlifts 480vac motor drive systems and 240v/120v distribution centers, 480v transformers, 480v motor room heaters, lift shack power, lighting and heaters. Lift systems 12VDC, 24VDC, 120VAC and 480VAC control systems and power, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all electrical equipment at all times. Must be able to read electrical schematics and understand symbols and many different Mfg. schematic layouts. Must maintain Colorado State Tramway Board specifications and OSHA requirements, as well as the National Electrical Codes.
 
*Snowmaking system includes several (12) 480VAC 3 phase pump motors (250 HP) and air compressors and their control systems. Including PLC control and several variable frequency drives for speed control of pumps. Also, 1 booster station on mountain with 2 more 3 phase 480VAC 250 HP motors and VFD control. 
 
Must be able to use multi-meter to troubleshoot all types of electrical systems. Frequent testing on energized 480 VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC and 24VDC circuits is required. 
Must be able to climb chairlift towers wearing a safety harness, while carrying tools, to work on tower derail switches and cable proximity sensors at heights up to 45 feet while chairlift is running. 
 
Must have working knowledge of current electrical and electronic control/sensor devices and their function, testing and installation. 
 
Must be able to ride a snowmobile, with public on mountain, safely and respond to lift down situations quickly and efficiently in all types of snow conditions including deep powder. 
 
Execute scheduled annual, monthly, weekly and daily maintenance on chairlift electrical equipment. 
 
Respond to and determine cause of operating lift electrical problems with public on board and implement solution by repair or correct Lift Operator error, explaining problem and solution to operator. Response and correction to be completed as quickly and safely as possible with the public’s safety, and your own safety being the highest priority. 
 
Implement and ensure compliance with all Company and State safety policies and procedures. 
 
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 
Operate with little or no daily supervision. Must be able to take charge and make quick, safe and correct decisions to bring equipment back to working order. 
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
 
Expert working knowledge of all types of electrical equipment including AC motors and motor control, including AC variable speed drives. DC motors, including DC variable speed drives, battery powered low voltage 24VDC controls. Must be familiar with PLC controls interfacing low and high voltage systems to operate ski lifts and snowmaking systems. Expert troubleshooting skills using a multi-meter and Oscilloscope to diagnose problems. Expert knowledge of ski lift electrical operation and controls. Familiar with National Electrical Code and Colorado State Tramway Board Statutes.
Must be familiar with AC generators, AC motors, DC motors, 3 phase 480 volt power, installing new 480/240/120 circuits, 24 volt battery systems and battery maintenance. 
Strong oral and written communication skills a must. Some computer skills required in order to communicate/email and track inventory parts. Also, parts research and on-line purchases. 
Education or Formal Training: Minimum two year electrical certification from technical college or comparable training required. Snowmobile operation certification. Valid Colorado Driver’s License. 
 
Experience: Minimum 4 years of electrical experience required. Experience in ski industry is preferred. 
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED: 
 
Electrical multi-meter and electricians hand tools, socket sets, wrenches, etc. required. 
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: 
 
50% of the work day is spent indoors: 50% of the work day is spent outdoors in constantly changing weather conditions, including snow, extreme cold and wet in winter and heat, thunder and lightening storms in summer. 
Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently using and monitoring controls that operate electrical systems. Frequently climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching. Noise levels reach 115 decibels while doing lift terminal inspections during the day. Frequent exposure to electrical hazards and frequent exposure to mechanical hazards, frequent exposure to cold weather, snow and icy conditions.
Must be able to climb lift towers wearing winter gear and safety harness up to 45 feet high with lift running.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Position Title: Lift Electrician 
Reports To: Lift Electrician Director 
Department: Lift Maintenance 
POSITION TITLE: Electrical Technician/Electrician 
REPORTS TO: Electrical Director/Craig Butler – Mountain Operations 
DEPARTMENT: 440 – Lift Maintenance 
SALARY: Dependant on experience 
 
GENERAL PURPOSE: 
Inspect, test, maintain, repair and install electrical equipment and power on Purgatory Resort property. Including chairlifts, on-mountain snowmaking equipment and water well systems, to ensure safe and efficient electrical systems operation at all times. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Maintain all mountain electrical systems, including all *snowmaking systems and 9 chairlifts and 1 Magic Carpet. This includes but is not limited to: all chairlifts 480vac motor drive systems and 240v/120v distribution centers, 480v transformers, 480v motor room heaters, lift shack power, lighting and heaters. Lift systems 12VDC, 24VDC, 120VAC and 480VAC control systems and power, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all electrical equipment at all times. Must be able to read electrical schematics and understand symbols and many different Mfg. schematic layouts. Must maintain Colorado State Tramway Board specifications and OSHA requirements, as well as the National Electrical Codes.
 
*Snowmaking system includes several (12) 480VAC 3 phase pump motors (250 HP) and air compressors and their control systems. Including PLC control and several variable frequency drives for speed control of pumps. Also, 1 booster station on mountain with 2 more 3 phase 480VAC 250 HP motors and VFD control. 
 
Must be able to use multi-meter to troubleshoot all types of electrical systems. Frequent testing on energized 480 VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC and 24VDC circuits is required. 
Must be able to climb chairlift towers wearing a safety harness, while carrying tools, to work on tower derail switches and cable proximity sensors at heights up to 45 feet while chairlift is running. 
 
Must have working knowledge of current electrical and electronic control/sensor devices and their function, testing and installation. 
 
Must be able to ride a snowmobile, with public on mountain, safely and respond to lift down situations quickly and efficiently in all types of snow conditions including deep powder. 
 
Execute scheduled annual, monthly, weekly and daily maintenance on chairlift electrical equipment. 
 
Respond to and determine cause of operating lift electrical problems with public on board and implement solution by repair or correct Lift Operator error, explaining problem and solution to operator. Response and correction to be completed as quickly and safely as possible with the public’s safety, and your own safety being the highest priority. 
 
Implement and ensure compliance with all Company and State safety policies and procedures. 
 
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 
Operate with little or no daily supervision. Must be able to take charge and make quick, safe and correct decisions to bring equipment back to working order. 
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
 
Expert working knowledge of all types of electrical equipment including AC motors and motor control, including AC variable speed drives. DC motors, including DC variable speed drives, battery powered low voltage 24VDC controls. Must be familiar with PLC controls interfacing low and high voltage systems to operate ski lifts and snowmaking systems. Expert troubleshooting skills using a multi-meter and Oscilloscope to diagnose problems. Expert knowledge of ski lift electrical operation and controls. Familiar with National Electrical Code and Colorado State Tramway Board Statutes.
Must be familiar with AC generators, AC motors, DC motors, 3 phase 480 volt power, installing new 480/240/120 circuits, 24 volt battery systems and battery maintenance. 
Strong oral and written communication skills a must. Some computer skills required in order to communicate/email and track inventory parts. Also, parts research and on-line purchases. 
Education or Formal Training: Minimum two year electrical certification from technical college or comparable training required. Snowmobile operation certification. Valid Colorado Driver’s License. 
 
Experience: Minimum 4 years of electrical experience required. Experience in ski industry is preferred. 
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED: 
 
Electrical multi-meter and electricians hand tools, socket sets, wrenches, etc. required. 
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: 
 
50% of the work day is spent indoors: 50% of the work day is spent outdoors in constantly changing weather conditions, including snow, extreme cold and wet in winter and heat, thunder and lightening storms in summer. 
Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently using and monitoring controls that operate electrical systems. Frequently climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching. Noise levels reach 115 decibels while doing lift terminal inspections during the day. Frequent exposure to electrical hazards and frequent exposure to mechanical hazards, frequent exposure to cold weather, snow and icy conditions.
Must be able to climb lift towers wearing winter gear and safety harness up to 45 feet high with lift running.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Manager- Terrain Parks - Sunday River Resort]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=628</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Posted: December 11, 2015 
Division: Mountain Operations 
 
Sunday River Resort is hiring an experienced terrain park manager. Responsibilities include design, build, maintenance of all features plus recruiting and managing staff and budgets, coordinating terrain park functions and events with other departments, social media contributions, and risk management recordkeeping. Join an incredible team at a resort dedicated to providing a top notch park experience with one of the longest seasons in the East. 
 
This is a full-time year-round position with full benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, short term disability coverage, 401K plan, life insurance and other benefits.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Posted: December 11, 2015 
Division: Mountain Operations 
 
Sunday River Resort is hiring an experienced terrain park manager. Responsibilities include design, build, maintenance of all features plus recruiting and managing staff and budgets, coordinating terrain park functions and events with other departments, social media contributions, and risk management recordkeeping. Join an incredible team at a resort dedicated to providing a top notch park experience with one of the longest seasons in the East. 
 
This is a full-time year-round position with full benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, short term disability coverage, 401K plan, life insurance and other benefits.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[LIFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TECH II - Mount Snow Resort - Vermont]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=627</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[LIFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TECH II 
MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
Seeking an experienced mechanic with a positive attitude to join our team. Ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of lift maintenance experience and basic knowledge of low voltage electrical systems and ANSI B77.1. Position is responsible for assisting with daily repair and preventative maintenance on a variety of lifts (Poma, Yan, Hall, CTEC). Candidate must have a clean driving record and be able to work safely at heights and in all types of weather conditions. Candidate must be a self-starter with a commitment to safety and passion for the ski industry. Position is full-time year-round with benefits.
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[LIFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TECH II 
MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
Seeking an experienced mechanic with a positive attitude to join our team. Ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of lift maintenance experience and basic knowledge of low voltage electrical systems and ANSI B77.1. Position is responsible for assisting with daily repair and preventative maintenance on a variety of lifts (Poma, Yan, Hall, CTEC). Candidate must have a clean driving record and be able to work safely at heights and in all types of weather conditions. Candidate must be a self-starter with a commitment to safety and passion for the ski industry. Position is full-time year-round with benefits.
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - Mount Snow Resort - Vermont]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=626</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER 
MARKETING AND EVENTS 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
Communicate and publicize Mount Snow to the general public through the media and to generate publicity for Mount Snow Resort through all available media on a regular and professional basis. To act as company spokesperson. ~~• Ensure that all Communications meet Mount Snow’s expectations for professionalism and standards. Be accessible to media and sensitive to their requests. Establish a good working relationship with the local and regional editorial staffs as well as ski writers from the vertical press. Host visiting press and maintain an updated media email list. Pitch and host fam tours to horizontal and vertical press. Grow the network of media contacts in an effort to earn publicity beyond standard ski, snowboard, mountain bike and sports channels. Maintain good community relations by representing Mount Snow at local events and social gatherings. Stay on top of local issues and reinforce the resort’s role in the community support. Highlight success stories concerning staff and their achievements. Supervise the Snow Reporting staff and maintain the resort’s “Truth in Snow Reporting” initiative by monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of snow reports. Hire, train and monitor performance of staff.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or other appropriate discipline, plus 3-5 years of relevant experience in resort communications, public relations, journalism, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. 
-Excellent technical public relations/news writing and editing skills 
-Broad base of general knowledge and skills related to public relations and communications. 
-Excellent speaking skills, and ability to conduct effective interviews both in front of the camera and behind it. 
-Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 
-Good planning, administrative and organizational skills. 
-Ability to represent the company to and deal effectively with the media and a wide variety of outside organizations in a public relations capacity. 
-Knowledge of the travel and sports media. 
-Previous ski industry experience desirable 
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER 
MARKETING AND EVENTS 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
Communicate and publicize Mount Snow to the general public through the media and to generate publicity for Mount Snow Resort through all available media on a regular and professional basis. To act as company spokesperson. ~~• Ensure that all Communications meet Mount Snow’s expectations for professionalism and standards. Be accessible to media and sensitive to their requests. Establish a good working relationship with the local and regional editorial staffs as well as ski writers from the vertical press. Host visiting press and maintain an updated media email list. Pitch and host fam tours to horizontal and vertical press. Grow the network of media contacts in an effort to earn publicity beyond standard ski, snowboard, mountain bike and sports channels. Maintain good community relations by representing Mount Snow at local events and social gatherings. Stay on top of local issues and reinforce the resort’s role in the community support. Highlight success stories concerning staff and their achievements. Supervise the Snow Reporting staff and maintain the resort’s “Truth in Snow Reporting” initiative by monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of snow reports. Hire, train and monitor performance of staff.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or other appropriate discipline, plus 3-5 years of relevant experience in resort communications, public relations, journalism, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. 
-Excellent technical public relations/news writing and editing skills 
-Broad base of general knowledge and skills related to public relations and communications. 
-Excellent speaking skills, and ability to conduct effective interviews both in front of the camera and behind it. 
-Excellent interpersonal communication skills. 
-Good planning, administrative and organizational skills. 
-Ability to represent the company to and deal effectively with the media and a wide variety of outside organizations in a public relations capacity. 
-Knowledge of the travel and sports media. 
-Previous ski industry experience desirable 
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[ELECTRICIAN II - Mount Snow Resort - Vermont]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=625</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ELECTRICIAN II 
MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
Mount Snow is looking for an electrician to perform the duties of a working foreman. Plan and coordinate electrical projects including staffing, materials, tools, equipment and vehicles. Maintain and upgrade electrical and fire alarm systems as needed in resort facilities; lodges, golf course, offices, retail outlets, workshops, restaurants and temporary event locations. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, inspectors and staff from other resort departments. Assist in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems for ski lifts and snowmaking systems which includes high voltage lines and equipment including pumps and compressors. Basic education plus a four year electrical apprenticeship and two to three years of additional professional electrician experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to work outside in varying weather conditions at heights. Schedule to include weekends and holidays
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ELECTRICIAN II 
MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
Mount Snow is looking for an electrician to perform the duties of a working foreman. Plan and coordinate electrical projects including staffing, materials, tools, equipment and vehicles. Maintain and upgrade electrical and fire alarm systems as needed in resort facilities; lodges, golf course, offices, retail outlets, workshops, restaurants and temporary event locations. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, inspectors and staff from other resort departments. Assist in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems for ski lifts and snowmaking systems which includes high voltage lines and equipment including pumps and compressors. Basic education plus a four year electrical apprenticeship and two to three years of additional professional electrician experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to work outside in varying weather conditions at heights. Schedule to include weekends and holidays
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[IT DESKTOP SUPPORT TECH - Mount Snow Resort - Vermont]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=624</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[IT DESKTOP SUPPORT TECH 
IT 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
Desktop support tech to be responsible for the day to day management, monitoring, troubleshooting and support of workstation systems and environments including hardware and software. Schedule 5 days a week to include weekends and holidays. 
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[IT DESKTOP SUPPORT TECH 
IT 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
Desktop support tech to be responsible for the day to day management, monitoring, troubleshooting and support of workstation systems and environments including hardware and software. Schedule 5 days a week to include weekends and holidays. 
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[LODGING MAINTENANCE TECH I - Mount Snow Resort - Vermont]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=623</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[LODGING MAINTENANCE TECH I 
LODGING 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
We have two positions open for a Lodging Maintenance Technician at our Grand Summit Resort Hotel. Inspect and maintain the rooms and public areas for the lodging properties. Perform regularly scheduled inspections of guest rooms, common areas and building systems. Prepare reports on conditions of units and maintenance or repairs needed and or performed using a standard checklist. Maintain tools and equipment ,clean and organize the Maintenance Shop. Basic Education plus one to three years of relevant work experience and or trades training, or a combination of education and experience. Both positions will have schedules that could include weekends and holidays and one will be for evening shifts of 3pm to 11pm.
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[LODGING MAINTENANCE TECH I 
LODGING 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
We have two positions open for a Lodging Maintenance Technician at our Grand Summit Resort Hotel. Inspect and maintain the rooms and public areas for the lodging properties. Perform regularly scheduled inspections of guest rooms, common areas and building systems. Prepare reports on conditions of units and maintenance or repairs needed and or performed using a standard checklist. Maintain tools and equipment ,clean and organize the Maintenance Shop. Basic Education plus one to three years of relevant work experience and or trades training, or a combination of education and experience. Both positions will have schedules that could include weekends and holidays and one will be for evening shifts of 3pm to 11pm.
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[DIRECTOR OF LODGING MAINTENANCE - Mount Snow Resort - Vermont]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=622</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[DIRECTOR OF LODGING MAINTENANCE 
LODGING 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
The Mount Snow Department of Lodging is looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the Maintenance Department that services 2 hotels and 100 condominium units. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a maintenance team in a hotel of 200 or more rooms or a facility of similar size and scope. College Degree plus 4-5 years of experience with project management and work place safety is required. Broad base of technical knowledge and skills in the building/construction trades. Good planning, administrative, personnel and budget management skills. An ability to work effectively and professionally with a wide variety of company personnel as well as guests, property owners, vendors and others outside the company is required.
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[DIRECTOR OF LODGING MAINTENANCE 
LODGING 
Full Time / Year Round 
 
The Mount Snow Department of Lodging is looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the Maintenance Department that services 2 hotels and 100 condominium units. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a maintenance team in a hotel of 200 or more rooms or a facility of similar size and scope. College Degree plus 4-5 years of experience with project management and work place safety is required. Broad base of technical knowledge and skills in the building/construction trades. Good planning, administrative, personnel and budget management skills. An ability to work effectively and professionally with a wide variety of company personnel as well as guests, property owners, vendors and others outside the company is required.
 
<a href="http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/" target="_blank">http://www.mountsnow.com/employment/job-listings/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Wilmot Mountain is getting a $13 million facelift]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=621</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 01:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[March 10, 2016 
By Alby Gallun - chicago business 
 
<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UGjKl1w4X8Q/Tw98Vr4Nl7I/AAAAAAAAAgo/JJP0Q2r0yJ4/s1600/DSC_0015.JPG" border="0" alt="[Image: DSC_0015.JPG]" /> 
 
Vail Resorts said it plans to spend $13 million to fix up Wilmot Mountain, the ski hill in southern Wisconsin that the company bought in January. 
 
The Broomfield, Colo.-based company said it will replace Wilmot's chairlifts, renovate its base lodge, build a new ski and snowboard school, and expand its terrain park and snowmaking capacity. 
 
By investing in Wilmot, Vail sees a chance to boost the hill's profitability and attract skiers who may also vacation at the company's many other ski resorts in the West, including Vail, Park City and Heavenly Valley. 
 
“The acquisition and our planned capital investment creates an opportunity to meaningfully enhance the guest experience at Wilmot, offering an incredible introduction to the sport for kids and adults and building a stronger connection to our western resorts for skiers and riders in the Chicago area,” Vail Chairman and CEO Robert Katz said in a conference call with analysts, according to a transcript. 
 
Vail said it paid $20 million for Wilmot, which is about 65 miles north of Chicago. The hill, with a vertical drop that various websites put at 230 feet, will contribute at least $4 million in incremental earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in Vail's fiscal year ending July 31, 2017, according to the company. 
 
Vail aims to attract skiers to Wilmot with its Epic pass, which allows holders to ski at Wilmot and other Vail resorts for an entire season for a flat fee. Vail offers a variety of Epic passes, with the most expensive costing $809 for unlimited access to the company's western resorts. 
 
The strategy: If Wilmot skiers buy a season pass, they will be more inclined to ski and spend money at other Vail resorts during their next ski vacation out West. 
 
“Due to Chicago's location and direct flights to Denver, Eagle, Salt Lake City and Reno, destination skiers from the area can easily travel to our resorts in Colorado, Utah and Tahoe, making Chicago one of the most important geographies for destination skiers anywhere in the world,” Katz said.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[March 10, 2016 
By Alby Gallun - chicago business 
 
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Vail Resorts said it plans to spend $13 million to fix up Wilmot Mountain, the ski hill in southern Wisconsin that the company bought in January. 
 
The Broomfield, Colo.-based company said it will replace Wilmot's chairlifts, renovate its base lodge, build a new ski and snowboard school, and expand its terrain park and snowmaking capacity. 
 
By investing in Wilmot, Vail sees a chance to boost the hill's profitability and attract skiers who may also vacation at the company's many other ski resorts in the West, including Vail, Park City and Heavenly Valley. 
 
“The acquisition and our planned capital investment creates an opportunity to meaningfully enhance the guest experience at Wilmot, offering an incredible introduction to the sport for kids and adults and building a stronger connection to our western resorts for skiers and riders in the Chicago area,” Vail Chairman and CEO Robert Katz said in a conference call with analysts, according to a transcript. 
 
Vail said it paid $20 million for Wilmot, which is about 65 miles north of Chicago. The hill, with a vertical drop that various websites put at 230 feet, will contribute at least $4 million in incremental earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in Vail's fiscal year ending July 31, 2017, according to the company. 
 
Vail aims to attract skiers to Wilmot with its Epic pass, which allows holders to ski at Wilmot and other Vail resorts for an entire season for a flat fee. Vail offers a variety of Epic passes, with the most expensive costing $809 for unlimited access to the company's western resorts. 
 
The strategy: If Wilmot skiers buy a season pass, they will be more inclined to ski and spend money at other Vail resorts during their next ski vacation out West. 
 
“Due to Chicago's location and direct flights to Denver, Eagle, Salt Lake City and Reno, destination skiers from the area can easily travel to our resorts in Colorado, Utah and Tahoe, making Chicago one of the most important geographies for destination skiers anywhere in the world,” Katz said.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Endangered snow leopard chases skier in Gulmarg]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=620</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2016 06:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
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An endangered snow leopard on Thursday chased a group of foreign tourists, while they were skiing in the snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg, Kashmir. A video of this encounter posted on Facebook by a member of the group has gone viral. 
The five-member tourist group comprising of three women and two men along with a guide, have been in Gulmarg since January 31st and hail from Australia, Holland and the US. 
An Australian resident, Owen Lansburry who is on a maiden visit to Kashmir, captured the moment. He described the experience as exciting and thrilling. 
 
“I was skiing behind a friend when we saw the leopard and was very excited. The leopard was more frightened than I was. It was hiding in the snow and was watching us and waiting for a moment to run,” the 42-year-old tourist told The Indian Express. 
 
Dave Marchi, the guide from the US who is associated with the travel agency Bills Trips, can be seen skiing in the video near the leopard. 
 
“I was skiing behind a friend when we saw the leopard and was very excited. The leopard was more frightened than I was. It was hiding in the snow and was watching us and waiting for a moment to run,” the 42-year-old tourist told The Indian Express. 
 
Dave Marchi, the guide from the US who is associated with the travel agency Bills Trips, can be seen skiing in the video near the leopard. 
 
“I was skiing behind a friend when we saw the leopard and was very excited. The leopard was more frightened than I was. It was hiding in the snow and was watching us and waiting for a moment to run,” the 42-year-old tourist told The Indian Express. 
 
Dave Marchi, the guide from the US who is associated with the travel agency Bills Trips, can be seen skiing in the video near the leopard. 
 
Written by Sofi Ahsan | Srinagar | Updated: February 13, 2016 1:14 am]]></description>
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An endangered snow leopard on Thursday chased a group of foreign tourists, while they were skiing in the snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg, Kashmir. A video of this encounter posted on Facebook by a member of the group has gone viral. 
The five-member tourist group comprising of three women and two men along with a guide, have been in Gulmarg since January 31st and hail from Australia, Holland and the US. 
An Australian resident, Owen Lansburry who is on a maiden visit to Kashmir, captured the moment. He described the experience as exciting and thrilling. 
 
“I was skiing behind a friend when we saw the leopard and was very excited. The leopard was more frightened than I was. It was hiding in the snow and was watching us and waiting for a moment to run,” the 42-year-old tourist told The Indian Express. 
 
Dave Marchi, the guide from the US who is associated with the travel agency Bills Trips, can be seen skiing in the video near the leopard. 
 
“I was skiing behind a friend when we saw the leopard and was very excited. The leopard was more frightened than I was. It was hiding in the snow and was watching us and waiting for a moment to run,” the 42-year-old tourist told The Indian Express. 
 
Dave Marchi, the guide from the US who is associated with the travel agency Bills Trips, can be seen skiing in the video near the leopard. 
 
“I was skiing behind a friend when we saw the leopard and was very excited. The leopard was more frightened than I was. It was hiding in the snow and was watching us and waiting for a moment to run,” the 42-year-old tourist told The Indian Express. 
 
Dave Marchi, the guide from the US who is associated with the travel agency Bills Trips, can be seen skiing in the video near the leopard. 
 
Written by Sofi Ahsan | Srinagar | Updated: February 13, 2016 1:14 am]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Aspen man charged with felony assault for pushing snowboarder off chairlift]]></title>
<link>http://skiindustry.org:/forum/showthread.php?tid=619</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2016 05:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Jason Auslander 
JAuslander@aspentimes.com 
February 13, 2016 
 
<img src="http://cdn1.theinertia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mentalskier.jpg" border="0" alt="[Image: mentalskier.jpg]" /> 
Thomas Proesel 
 
ASPEN, Colo. — A 31-year-old Aspen man who threw a snowboarder off a chairlift at Aspen Highlands nearly a month ago was charged and arrested Thursday before appearing in District Court in Aspen. 
 
Thomas Proesel — who has spent the last three weeks at a psychiatric hospital in Grand Junction — was charged with felony assault and misdemeanor reckless endangerment, according to court documents. 
 
Proesel’s father and uncle attended Thursday’s advisement in District Court and were set to post a $10,000 bond at the Pitkin County Jail, then drive Proesel to a residential treatment facility in Tennessee. 
 
Proesel is reportedly suffering from a serious mental illness. District Judge Chris Seldin ordered that Proesel never leave the presence of his father and uncle during the two or three days it will take to reach the Tennessee facility. 
 
Aspen prosecutor Andrea Bryan and Pamela Mackey, Proesel’s Denver-based attorney, previously agreed to those conditions, which will include regular updates on his status. Mackey said she will provide those updates. 
 
 
The Tennessee facility has recommended Proesel undergo three to four months of residential treatment followed by another six months to one year of “supported residential treatment,” according to an acceptance letter from the facility included in court documents. The facility will notify Mackey if Proesel leaves without court permission, documents state. 
 
If he is released from the facility, a long list of conditions will kick in, including that he live in Chicago, be tested weekly to make sure he’s taking his medications and have a health care professional confirm three times a week that his “mental-health issues are controlled,” according to court documents. 
 
Bryan said after Thursday’s court hearing that she will reassess the case depending on what happens in the future. 
 
Proesel is originally from the Chicago area. It’s unclear exactly how long he’s lived in Aspen, though property records indicate he bought a one-bedroom Hunter Creek condominium in 2012 for $310,000. 
 
Proesel was identified by video cameras at the bottom of Aspen Highlands as well as scanners that read his ski pass, according to police reports. 
 
The incident on the Loge Peak Chairlift at Highlands occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 17. Aspen photographer and snowboarder Seth Beckton told The Aspen Times he was riding up the lift with Proesel and another man, and didn’t really say much to them until the end of the ride. 
 
Beckton, 28, was sitting on the right, with Proesel in the middle and the other man on the left, according to police reports filed in court. 
 
At that time they were talking about the 5 to 6 inches of snow on the ground, and Beckton said he commented that it’s easier for skiers to get faceshots of powder than for snowboarders. 
 
“To get tits deep pow shots you just need to be on your edges,” Beckton quoted himself as saying in a Facebook post. 
 
Near the top of the lift, “Beckton said he chuckled at something the male sitting directly next him said and the male asked, ‘Are you laughing at me?’” Beckton replied that “maybe” he was. 
 
“According to Beckton, the male then said to him, ‘Well is this funny?’ and then grabbed him and pulled/pushed him off the chairlift,” a police report states. 
 
Beckton fell 20 to 25 feet face-first off the lift and, fortunately for him, landed in a pocket of deep snow and wasn’t injured. He said he tried to look for the man after the fall, but was unsuccessful. Beckton didn’t report the fall until 3:45 p.m. later that day. 
 
He later told the Times he regretted not reporting it sooner because the person could push someone else off a lift. He said he was traumatized at the time and wasn’t thinking clearly, but he wasn’t hurt, so he decided to enjoy the powder day.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jason Auslander 
JAuslander@aspentimes.com 
February 13, 2016 
 
<img src="http://cdn1.theinertia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mentalskier.jpg" border="0" alt="[Image: mentalskier.jpg]" /> 
Thomas Proesel 
 
ASPEN, Colo. — A 31-year-old Aspen man who threw a snowboarder off a chairlift at Aspen Highlands nearly a month ago was charged and arrested Thursday before appearing in District Court in Aspen. 
 
Thomas Proesel — who has spent the last three weeks at a psychiatric hospital in Grand Junction — was charged with felony assault and misdemeanor reckless endangerment, according to court documents. 
 
Proesel’s father and uncle attended Thursday’s advisement in District Court and were set to post a $10,000 bond at the Pitkin County Jail, then drive Proesel to a residential treatment facility in Tennessee. 
 
Proesel is reportedly suffering from a serious mental illness. District Judge Chris Seldin ordered that Proesel never leave the presence of his father and uncle during the two or three days it will take to reach the Tennessee facility. 
 
Aspen prosecutor Andrea Bryan and Pamela Mackey, Proesel’s Denver-based attorney, previously agreed to those conditions, which will include regular updates on his status. Mackey said she will provide those updates. 
 
 
The Tennessee facility has recommended Proesel undergo three to four months of residential treatment followed by another six months to one year of “supported residential treatment,” according to an acceptance letter from the facility included in court documents. The facility will notify Mackey if Proesel leaves without court permission, documents state. 
 
If he is released from the facility, a long list of conditions will kick in, including that he live in Chicago, be tested weekly to make sure he’s taking his medications and have a health care professional confirm three times a week that his “mental-health issues are controlled,” according to court documents. 
 
Bryan said after Thursday’s court hearing that she will reassess the case depending on what happens in the future. 
 
Proesel is originally from the Chicago area. It’s unclear exactly how long he’s lived in Aspen, though property records indicate he bought a one-bedroom Hunter Creek condominium in 2012 for $310,000. 
 
Proesel was identified by video cameras at the bottom of Aspen Highlands as well as scanners that read his ski pass, according to police reports. 
 
The incident on the Loge Peak Chairlift at Highlands occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 17. Aspen photographer and snowboarder Seth Beckton told The Aspen Times he was riding up the lift with Proesel and another man, and didn’t really say much to them until the end of the ride. 
 
Beckton, 28, was sitting on the right, with Proesel in the middle and the other man on the left, according to police reports filed in court. 
 
At that time they were talking about the 5 to 6 inches of snow on the ground, and Beckton said he commented that it’s easier for skiers to get faceshots of powder than for snowboarders. 
 
“To get tits deep pow shots you just need to be on your edges,” Beckton quoted himself as saying in a Facebook post. 
 
Near the top of the lift, “Beckton said he chuckled at something the male sitting directly next him said and the male asked, ‘Are you laughing at me?’” Beckton replied that “maybe” he was. 
 
“According to Beckton, the male then said to him, ‘Well is this funny?’ and then grabbed him and pulled/pushed him off the chairlift,” a police report states. 
 
Beckton fell 20 to 25 feet face-first off the lift and, fortunately for him, landed in a pocket of deep snow and wasn’t injured. He said he tried to look for the man after the fall, but was unsuccessful. Beckton didn’t report the fall until 3:45 p.m. later that day. 
 
He later told the Times he regretted not reporting it sooner because the person could push someone else off a lift. He said he was traumatized at the time and wasn’t thinking clearly, but he wasn’t hurt, so he decided to enjoy the powder day.]]></content:encoded>
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