VAIL SUCKS

[Smellytele]

The word is out that Certified NSP Patrollers may/will be needed to fill in at PC
Just sent in my info. It was all expenses paid when ASC sent us out there 20 years ago for the Olympics.

Scab!

 

[KustyTheKlown]

no offense intended on this question, i just don't know the answer. would a typical experienced eastern patroller even have the skill set to patrol a big western mountain with avalanche control as part of the job?

 

[thetrailboss]

Its not a coincidence that Rob Katz has stepped down as CEO... He's made his money and will watch this dumpster fire while sitting on his stack of money.

Yep. I have not seen anymore Epic Podcasts lately.

 

[abc]

no offense intended on this question, i just don't know the answer. would a typical experienced eastern patroller even have the skill set to patrol a big western mountain with avalanche control as part of the job?

Also the question of how many patrollers from the Midwest/east coast be willing to help Vail bust the PC patroller union. All expense paid to ski the big mountain is a pretty big motivator for those normally patrolling in ant hills. Sill, will it be worth crossing the picket line?

 

[pinion]

Also the question of how many patrollers from the Midwest/east coast be willing to help Vail bust the PC patroller union. All expense paid to ski the big mountain is a pretty big motivator for those normally patrolling in ant hills. Sill, will it be worth crossing the picket line?

As a fan of the Wasatch range, dropping into McConkey's (or Daly Chutes on the DV side) on a powder day might be worth it for me..........

 

[FBGM]

Haven’t read all the updates here. But good for Tom at Stevens for getting out. I don’t think he got fired. I think he left. I know Tom and his prior position worked with him. He doesn’t need the shit, I’m sure he walked away

 

[2Planker]

no offense intended on this question, i just don't know the answer. would a typical experienced eastern patroller even have the skill set to patrol a big western mountain with avalanche control as part of the job?

Good question.

Truth is many are AIARE certified, and have taken many courses right here on Mt Wash.
https://www.ime-usa.com/imcs/portfolio-item/aiare-avalanche-courses/
https://www.newhampshireclimbing.com/shop/mount-washington-avalanche-awareness/

If they're that short handed, they'll have to look at the skill set that shows up, and make the call.
I think east coast "scabs" are a long shot. But, still curious

 

[thetrailboss]

Good question.

Truth is many are AIARE certified, and have taken many courses right here on Mt Wash.
https://www.ime-usa.com/imcs/portfolio-item/aiare-avalanche-courses/
https://www.newhampshireclimbing.com/shop/mount-washington-avalanche-awareness/

If they're that short handed, they'll have to look at the skill set that shows up, and make the call.
I think east coast "scabs" are a long shot. But, still curious

Well….one also needs to know the local terrain and avalanche paths. That’s a steep learning curve for a place the size of PCMR.

 

[Kingslug20]

Not for throwing and launching bombs..no need for that here so i doubt anyone here is certified..

 

[Mainer]

Its a slimy move if you’re really considering it. You hate vail enough you won’t work at wildcat but will help stick it to PC patrol. I hope you’re kidding.

 

[FBGM]

As a fan of the Wasatch range, dropping into McConkey's (or Daly Chutes on the DV side) on a powder day might be worth it for me..........

This shows you’ve never skied Alta or Snowbird

 

[2Planker]

Not for throwing and launching bombs..no need for that here so i doubt anyone here is certified..

Actually YES, 3 of us took the AIARE courses at Tahoe in 2015 and 2018.

For Mainer - Mostly curious, The info came from NSP. They're trying to help out

 

[Mainer]

On paper sounds like fun. Actually being there and crossing the picket line, seems rough.
In other news former attitash gm landed on his feet and will be running mt rose in Tahoe https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.telegram.com/amp/9186074002

 

[thetrailboss]

On paper sounds like fun. Actually being there and crossing the picket line, seems rough.
In other news former attitash gm landed on his feet and will be running mt rose in Tahoe https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.telegram.com/amp/9186074002

That's a big change of scenery.

 

[pinion]

This shows you’ve never skied Alta or Snowbird

Skied both. And if Vail is gonna set you up at PCMR I doubt you'll be traversing over to Alta/Snowbird routinely. What I really like about the two areas I mentioned is that you're only committed for ~1k vertical. Then meet up with the fam and easy cruising until the next time up the lift. That works really well for us.

FWIW the 9-year-old will have his first shot at Alta in March (knock on wood). Not skilled enough yet to do anything TOO fun. But at least will experience it.

 

[Kingslug20]

But...you could be certified..but when wss the last time you set bombs off..not something i would want to do once in a while..
Or cross a picket line

 

[thetrailboss]

Amy Roberts: An utter vailure

In my “big girl job,” I work for a communications agency based in New York. We pay New York salaries, provide exceptional benefits, have a permanent work from home policy, and frankly, we’re a damn…

www.parkrecord.com

And again the $2 per hour bonus applies to all who have a contract with Vail. Or everyone but these patrollers. That’s a big eff-you.

 

[FBGM]

But...you could be certified..but when wss the last time you set bombs off..not something i would want to do once in a while..
Or cross a picket line

Certified? Jeeze, I remember putting caps on between my legs in a cat and pulling and throwing out the window while driving down a ridge.

 

[Geoff]

Certified? Jeeze, I remember putting caps on between my legs in a cat and pulling and throwing out the window while driving down a ridge.

So that’s your strike busting experience. How about ski patrol?

 

[drjeff]

Amy Roberts: An utter vailure

In my “big girl job,” I work for a communications agency based in New York. We pay New York salaries, provide exceptional benefits, have a permanent work from home policy, and frankly, we’re a damn…

www.parkrecord.com

And again the $2 per hour bonus applies to all who have a contract with Vail. Or everyone but these patrollers. That’s a big eff-you.

Why do so many people pick out head shots where they have "crazy eyes"?