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The Mountain Fairy Angel Raven Bird Woman Fantasy Ann Stokes Black T-Shirt S-5X
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Managers from Vail Mountain deployed to Park City as ski patrollers strike for better wages
Members of Vail Ski Patrol train new workers in 2017.
Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily archiveManagers from Vail Mountain have been sent to Park City to keep operations running there as ski patrollers from the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association began striking Friday morning, calling for better wages and working conditions. Both Park City ski area and Vail Mountain are owned by Vail Resorts.
Vail Mountain’s ski patrol director and senior manager of health and safety are among those who have been sent, according to a person familiar with the situation who agreed to speak off the record.
Vail and Beaver Creek spokesperson John Plack said while he can’t comment on specific employee locations or assignments, he can confirm that a patrol support team has been deployed “to help support operational continuity.”
That team “consists of experienced patrollers from Park City Mountain and our other mountain resorts,” Plack said.
While Plack described the strike as a “drastic action,” the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association, in a statement issued Friday, said it did everything in its power to avoid the work stoppage.
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“Our goal has been and continues to be to secure a fair contract,” the union said in a statement published Friday.
The union is asking for ski patrol members to start at $23 an hour rather than $21, saying the $21 starting wage is not enough to make a living in Park City.
Workers have pointed to the seven-figure salaries of Vail’s top brass to showcase the gap between those on the ground and those in the executive suites, with CEO Kirsten Lynch receiving a total compensation package of $6,288,586 for fiscal year 2024, Executive Chairperson Rob Katz earning a compensation package of $2,202,070 and Executive Vice President Angela Korch earning a compensation package of $2,183,196.
Safety concerns cited
The union said the move to fly in managers from other states is part of an anti-worker strategy that helps the company avoid coming to the table with a reasonable offer.
“Vail Resorts forced this walkout by bargaining in bad faith and repeatedly violating the National Labor Relations Act,” the union said in a statement issued on Friday morning. “Consistent with Vail’s bad faith tactics, after yesterday’s seven-hour negotiation session with a mediator present, the company continued to refuse to give a counteroffer on wages or benefits. They have had two weeks to prepare a counter proposal.”
Workers in Park City have described the practice of sending in out-of-town managers as dangerous, saying those employees “do not know the resort, and do not know our protocols.”
A worker in Vail expressed concern over losing the ski patrol director during the busiest time of the season, something the Park City Ski Patrollers Union also agreed is concerning.
“This move from the company will make the guest we care about here in Park City unsafe, and make all guests unsafe at the resorts where these employees are being pulled from,” the union said in a post published Dec. 24.
Plack said Vail Resorts remains committed to safety.
“As always, safety is our top priority,” he said.
Halt on consumer spending requested
The union has asked skiers and snowboarders in all states where Vail Resorts operates to halt spending at company-owned properties for the duration of this strike.
“Do not purchase day tickets or food from Vail owned dining. Do not use Vail-owned rental shops or retail stores. Do not stay in Vail-owned hotels. Instead, buy and support local businesses,” the union said in a statement.
Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. In Vail Village and Lionshead, that includes the shops labeled Burton, Helly Hansen, Oakley, Patagonia, Salomon, The North Face, Breeze Ski Rentals and Vail Sports.
Vail Resorts-owned or operated hotels include the Arrabelle, the Lodge at Vail and the Hythe. Vail Resorts-owned restaurants include the on-mountain restaurants at Mid-Vail, Two Elk, Wildwood and Eagle’s Nest, as well as Tavern on the Square in Lionshead.
Attention all skiers and snowboarders! Managers from Vail Mountain have been deployed to Park City as ski patrollers go on strike for better wages.The ski patrollers at Park City are demanding fair compensation for their hard work and dedication to keeping the slopes safe for all guests. In response to the strike, Vail Mountain has sent experienced managers to help ensure the safety and security of the mountain while negotiations continue.
While we support the ski patrollers in their fight for fair wages, we also appreciate the dedication of the managers from Vail who have stepped up to fill in during this time of need. We hope for a swift resolution to the strike so that everyone can get back to enjoying the slopes.
In the meantime, let’s show our support for the ski patrollers and their efforts to secure better wages and working conditions. We all deserve to enjoy the mountains, and that starts with fair treatment for those who make it all possible. #SupportSkiPatrollers #FairWagesForAll
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Week-long ski patrol strike strains Park City Mountain staff, guests
Avalanche mitigation booms echoed across town Thursday, Jan. 2, as Park City Mountain entered the seventh day of the ski patrol union strike.
After 4 inches of new snowfall, negotiators for the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association and Vail Resorts met with a federal mediator again Thursday afternoon. There’s still no sign of when the strike will end.
Resort officials say they’ve been able to open less terrain than planned in part because of the strike. Guests have reported long lines and safety concerns.
KPCW caught up with New Jersey skier Nathan Gillman while he was in line at Bonanza Express. He said people have been venturing into closed terrain.
“The mountain, in response, closed a run to the run, so you had to duck two ropes to get to this closed run that hundreds of people were ducking,” he said. “And it didn’t really stop anybody. They had lost control of the mountain earlier this week.”
Bill Rock, Vail’s mountain division president and Park City Mountain’s former COO, is back in Utah after patrollers walked about a week ago.
The union and the company have tentative agreement on education and training packages, but not wages or benefits. The patrollers want an extra $2 in base pay across all U.S. resorts.
Skiers wait in line at Park City Mountain Jan. 2, 2025. KPCW asked Rock whether the strike has hurt Vail Resorts’ brand.
“Our focus right now is to operate as effectively as we can and deliver the guest experience for our guests who are in town,” Rock said. “After the strike is over, there’ll be a lot of assessment of what happened and how we got here. I’m incredibly proud of the team that’s showing up every day to deliver the experience that we can deliver safely with the team that we have.”
Park City Mountain has disabled comments on recent social media posts as users pile on complaints.
Vail Resorts’ stock dropped more than 6% Jan. 2, the same day MarketBeat reported that JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped two thirds of its Vail shares this quarter. It now owns less than 2% of the company.
On CNBC’s Jan. 2 Fast Money Halftime Report, commentator Jim Lebenthal expressed his own frustrations after skiing Park City days before.
“If you want to be in a travel stock, if you want to run a travel and a leisure company, you darn well better give the experience that you’re advertising. Because if you don’t, you will get negative PR and you will get non-repeating customers,” Lebenthal said.
When it comes to ski patrol, Gillman, who has skied for more than 30 years, said his opinion has improved.
“On a normal day, I don’t like patrol. You know, they’re there to take your pass, or if you cut a line, or break a rule, or you seem too fast,” he said. “But this year … has really humanized patrol, made me realize just who they are and what they do and how important they are.”
Among other safety concerns, Gillman claims he waited for 20 minutes on Another World with a skier who tore their meniscus before safety personnel responded to verify the guest needed a toboggan.
Rock reiterated to KPCW that safety protocols haven’t changed as a result of the walkout, and union business manager Quinn Graves said response times vary depending on where guests are injured.
Gillman’s an Epic passholder who spent all of December skiing in Colorado and said his experience at Vail’s flagship resort was far better. He arrived in Utah on the first day of the strike and confessed a bit of “morbid curiosity.”
“I’m smart enough to know not to come here. But there’s part of me that is like, I would like to see what happens when ski patrol goes on strike,” Gillman said. He doesn’t plan to renew his Epic Pass.
As the strike continues, more snow is expected at Park City Mountain Saturday.
KPCW’s Parker Malatesta contributed reporting.
In a surprising turn of events, the ski patrol at Park City Mountain Resort has gone on strike, leaving both staff and guests scrambling to ensure safety on the slopes. The strike, which has been ongoing for a week now, has put a strain on the resort’s operations and has raised concerns about the safety of skiers and snowboarders.The ski patrol, responsible for ensuring the safety of guests and responding to emergencies on the mountain, has been demanding better working conditions and higher pay. Despite negotiations between the patrol and resort management, a resolution has yet to be reached, leaving the ski patrol members on strike.
As a result, other staff members and volunteers have been stepping in to help fill the gaps left by the striking patrol members. This has put additional stress on an already busy ski season, with long lift lines and crowded slopes becoming more common.
Guests have also been feeling the effects of the strike, with longer response times to emergencies and less visible presence of ski patrol on the mountain. Many are expressing concerns about their safety and are calling for a resolution to be reached soon.
Park City Mountain Resort has issued a statement assuring guests that they are working to address the situation and ensure the safety of all visitors. In the meantime, they are asking for patience and understanding as they navigate through this challenging time.
As the strike continues, both staff and guests are hoping for a swift resolution that will allow the ski patrol to return to their duties and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the mountain.
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Offspin to pace, and a mountain of runs – Beau Webster’s rise to Test cricket
Australia started the year by handing a debut to Tasmania allrounder Beau Webster for the final Test against India at the SCG. Although earmarked with significant potential at the youth level, it has been more than a decade-long journey. Here’s a look at his route to Test cricket.The early days
Born in the small Tasmania town of Snug, Webster made his first-class debut in February 2014 at the age of 20, playing three games in the latter part of the season. Two years later he made centuries in back-to-back Sheffield Shield matches batting at No. 3 which propelled him into the Australia A side to face India A in Brisbane where he made 11, 30 and 79 across two matches. But it was a brief stay on the fringes of the national set-up.“I don’t think my defence is the best part of my game, so ultimately I was pretty inconsistent batting in the top order,” he told ESPNcricinfo in an interview in March last year.
Opening the batting against New South Wales in 2018, he scored what was then a career-best 136, but at the end of the first part of the 2019-20 his first-class average stood at 26.78 with the bat and 46.19 with the ball.
The Covid switch
Just a few weeks before the world was shut down in early 2020, Webster had made a run-a-ball 187 against Western Australia. But it was a change of tack with his bowling during the Covid lockdowns that proved to be a major catalyst in his career. Having watch team-mate Jake Doran snag a wicket with his left-arm mediums in the aforementioned WA game, Webster decided to revive his pace bowling which had been shelved by back problems when he was younger.“If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it properly and start from scratch and get your action sorted,” his coach Adam Griffith told him.
It took a little while for pace bowling to bring dividends, but Webster has no doubt about the role it has played in his rise to the Australia side.
“I don’t think I’d be standing here if I was still wheeling out the offspinners,” Webster said. “It’s a part of my game I’ve been really proud to develop in the last four years. It’s taken a lot of hard work early doors from being sore at the start and trying to get my body used to bowling a few overs here and there and then bowling lots and lots of Tasmania.”
It also fitted well with what Tasmania were looking for at the time, as they moved different eras of allrounders. “There was a need for an allrounder after Luke Butterworth and James Faulkner,” Webster said. “We were crying out for an allrounder. I was floating around in the order, settled at No. 6. If I could wheel out some quality medium pace, it would have given the team the ability to play a full-time spinner. I felt like I could impact games with the ball.”
Run-scoring explosion
The 2020-21 season was a mediocre one with the bat, but the following couple of summers brought glimpses of what was on offer and he signed off the 2022-23 season with an unbeaten 168 against Queensland. It was a sign of things to come.
The 2023-24 Sheffield Shield campaign for Webster will go down as one of the greats: 938 runs at 58.62 and 30 wickets at 30.80. Only Garry Sobers has exceeded both those figures in the same season.
He was back on the national radar and featured for the Prime Minister’s XI against Pakistan in Canberra.
“If someone like [Mitchell] Marsh got injured, he would have to be the next player in,” team-mate Matthew Wade towards the end of 2023-24 season. “He’ll be pushing for that. He’s been huge.”
A County Championship stint with Gloucestershire followed and while he wasn’t prolific with the bat, his bowling continued to develop with 16 wickets at 21.25 in four matches.
Onto the fringe
Webster began the 2024-25 season with a century against Victoria just around the time Cameron Green was being ruled out for the summer with a back injury. But with Mitchell Marsh secure of his spot and Steven Smith returning to the middle order, there was not yet an opening for Webster.
He featured for Australia A against India A in the two four-day matches he impressed with a pair of unbeaten innings in the two chases and bagged six wickets at the MCG.Initially called into the Test squad as cover for Marsh in Adelaide and Brisbane, he was officially added to the group for the Boxing Day Test. When Marsh missed out twice in Melbourne, it was form rather than injury that created the opening. And Webster became Test cap 469 for Australia’s men.
Andrew McGlashan is a deputy editor at ESPNcricinfo
Beau Webster’s rise to Test cricket has been nothing short of spectacular. The talented all-rounder, who started his career as a specialist offspinner, has now transformed himself into a formidable pace bowler and a prolific run-scorer.Webster’s journey from being a spin bowler to a pace bowler is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He realized that he needed to add another dimension to his game in order to compete at the highest level, and he made the switch seamlessly. His ability to swing the ball both ways at a decent pace has made him a valuable asset for his team.
But it’s not just with the ball that Webster has made his mark. His batting has also improved by leaps and bounds, and he has amassed a mountain of runs in domestic cricket. His ability to score quickly and play long innings has caught the attention of selectors, who have rewarded him with a call-up to the national team.
Webster’s rise to Test cricket is a testament to his versatility and adaptability. He has shown that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. As he prepares to make his debut in the longest format of the game, cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the impact he will have on the international stage. Beau Webster is a name to watch out for in the world of cricket.
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Mariska Hargitay Poses on a Mountain for the Holidays (PIC)
On December 27, Mariska Hargitay revealed to her fans how she chose to close out her unbelievably good year by spending some down time in the Swiss Alps!
The 60-year-old Law & Order: Special Victims Unit icon couldn’t have chosen a more magical place to celebrate the holidays than Switzerland. And to the surprise of absolutely no one, Hargitay’s Instagram photo commemorating her trip is next-level gorgeous.
“My happy place ,” she wrote in a caption.
A happy place, indeed. Hargitay is absolutely glowing through her layers of cozy and stylish winter attire, and she looks like there’s nowhere else in the world she’d rather be.
Over the years, fans have seen Hargitay in countless beautiful locales around the world — from beaches to the Olympics and everywhere in between — and she looks incredibly at home on the side of a Swiss mountain.
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Hargitay isn’t the only star to spend the holiday season on the slopes. Longtime America’s Got Talent judge Heidi Klum spent Christmas in Aspen, Colorado with her entire family in tow. (Did we not get the memo of what all the cool kids are doing this winter?)
With 2024 nearly in the books, Hargitay is now looking forward to 2025, and she’s already set the table for another great year coming up.
Mariska Hargitay teases “big announcement” in the new year
The SVU star made headlines with the promise of a “big announcement” she plans to make in 2025. In words to E! News, the actress teased fans that she has something huge coming up on the horizon to get very excited about.
“I’m a very active person with a lot of irons in the fire,” Hargitay said. “I will have a big, big announcement in January, and I am someone who follows the signs, and I trust that the future will be right and that I will be where I’m supposed to be.”
With those words, the rumor mill began working overdrive. We can’t wait to discover what Hargitay has been keeping under wraps for the past few months!
We don’t expect her new project to pull her away from her Law & Order family — she loves her day job way too much! During the wrap party for Season 25, Hargitay spoke with NBC Insider about how grateful she feels to be at the center of a mythic series like SVU.
“I love my job,” she said. “I love going to work every day. I love the community that I’m in. I love my cast, my crew, and I love the intimacy of it all and the fact that we work in a culture that says, ‘Let’s do the work, let’s have a fun time, and the best idea wins.’ It is such a team. It is such an incredible team, and we rely so much on each other. We’re a unit. It’s so sacred to me.”
Mariska Hargitay Poses on a Mountain for the Holidays (PIC)Actress Mariska Hargitay is embracing the holiday spirit in a breathtaking way. The “Law & Order: SVU” star took to Instagram to share a stunning photo of herself posing on a snow-covered mountain, surrounded by majestic views of nature.
In the photo, Hargitay is bundled up in a cozy winter jacket, looking radiant and peaceful as she takes in the snowy surroundings. The caption simply reads, “Feeling grateful for this beautiful view. Happy holidays, everyone!”
Fans were quick to shower the actress with compliments, praising her beauty and the picturesque setting. Many expressed envy over her holiday getaway, while others thanked her for sharing such a serene moment with them.
It’s clear that Mariska Hargitay knows how to make the most of the holiday season, and her fans are loving every moment of it. Here’s to hoping that she continues to spread joy and positivity in the new year. Happy holidays, indeed! #MariskaHargitay #HolidayCheer #MountainViews #WinterWonderland
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The Mountain Magic Mirror Fairy Angel Skull Key Magical Ann Stokes T-Shirt S-5X
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The Mountain Celtic Fairy Dragon Elf Magical Spirit Ann Stokes T-Shirt S-XL
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2024-25 Mountain West Basketball Power Rankings: December 30
Can you believe we’re already two days away from 2025? How times flies! Let’s dive into the last power rankings for the Mountain West men’s basketball slate, shall we?
1. Utah State
We have a new No. 1! Utah State wing Tucker Anderson drilled a season-high four 3-pointers Saturday, accounting for half of their makes from beyond the arc and nearly 30 percent of the game’s 14 made 3-pointers. Though his biggest came with seven seconds left, drilling the eventual-game-winning wing triple over Jared Coleman-Jones to reward Utah State with their first road win over an AP Top 25 team since 1991 … the Aggies keep on coming!!! What a comeback!
2. Boise State
As a result of San Diego State’s loss, Boise State moves up to No. 2 in this week’s rankings. They secured their first two wins of MW play last week with an 18-point win over Air Force followed by a narrow two-point win over San Jose State. Leon Rice secured his 300th career win and Broncos point guard Alvaro Cardenas dished out double-digit assists for the third time this season in his return to San Jose. Boise has now won four straight for the second time this season and will have Wyoming and SDSU on its slate this week.
3. San Diego State
San Diego State blew an 18-point lead and shot just 38.5 percent from the floor against Utah State, including a combined 10-of-31 (3-16 3PT) from Nick Boyd, BJ Davis, Myles Byrd and Magoon Gwath. It wasn’t the cleanest game, with both teams forcing a combined 23 live-ball turnovers. But Utah State’s dominant second-half—outscoring them 45-26 in the final 21:55—was the difference. They have a chance to bounce back this week on the road Saturday against Boise State—their second true road contest of the season.
4. New Mexico
The Lobos had a very good collective effort Saturday on the road against Colorado State, with four players scoring at least 10 points with zero scoring more than 14. Nelly Junior Joseph hauled down 11 rebounds for the third time in four games while Donovan Dent tallied six of the team’s 13 total assists—which is a very low number for a team that scored 76 points with a 54.8 eFG% on the road. It was one of UNM’s best all-around efforts this season, all things considered.
5. Colorado State
Colorado State coughed up the rock a season-high 17 times against New Mexico on Saturday, leading to 16 extra Lobo points. Colorado State fell behind 21 in the first half and couldn’t quite mount any sort of comeback in the second half. Saturday’s loss was their second loss at home this season, but they look to build momentum with their next three games coming against San Jose State, Fresno State and UNLV.
6. UNLV
It was a scary start to the second half for UNLV after leading by 18 on the break. But after a string of possessions where they were just shooting (and missing) 3s, it started getting back to what got them up ahead early: Generating paint touches. UNLV outscored Fresno by 22 points in the paint and shot 61.0 percent inside the arc compared to Fresno’s 48.3 percent, leading to their second-highest scoring output (87 points) since opening night against Alabama State, a fringe top-275 program.
7. Wyoming
Don’t look now, but Wyoming is now three games above .500 while climbing over 80 spots in NET over the last two-plus weeks. Every time that Nevada tried to mount a big run, Wyoming countered with an uppercut of its own, securing a massive 66-63 win. This was Sundance Wicks’ biggest win with Wyoming to date—Wyoming’s third straight win and its first Quad 2 win of the season. The Pokes look to keep their six-game home win streak alive Tuesday against Boise State.
8. Nevada
It’s been a consistently inconsistent trek for the Wolf Pack since their 4-0 start to begin the 2024-25 season. They are now 0-2 in MW play for the first time since 2012-13, when it went 12-19 (3-13 MW). Their bench was outclassed by Wyoming — 30-12 — who they have lost to six straight times on the road, dating back to the 2019-20 season. It doesn’t get any easier for Nevada, who host a surging Utah State team Tuesday followed by traveling to The Pit on Friday.
9. San Jose State
San Jose State nearly stole their first MW win of the season at home against Boise. Josh Uduje scored a team-high 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting, but the rest of the team combined to shoot just 40.5 percent from the floor. They also got out-muscled on the glass (38-26), allowing 16 Boise State offensive rebounds that led to 16 additional Bronco points, which made the difference. No rebounds, no rings!
10. Fresno State
Fresno State’s rim protection has been bad all season, and it was at the forefront of its struggles Saturday against UNLV. Fresno State has allowed at least 80 points in all of their last seven losses, even though their offense has been more functional of late. Expect a track meet Tuesday against New Mexico, who’s 10th in the country in adjusted tempo, according to KenPom.
11. Air Force
Air Force did not play this week, but will host both UNLV and Wyoming this week.
As we near the end of 2024 and head into the heart of conference play, it’s time to take a look at the current landscape of Mountain West basketball. Here are the latest power rankings as of December 30, 2024:1. Boise State Broncos
The Broncos have been dominant so far this season, boasting a strong offense and stifling defense. Led by a talented roster of players, Boise State looks like the team to beat in the Mountain West.2. San Diego State Aztecs
San Diego State is always a force to be reckoned with in the Mountain West, and this season is no different. The Aztecs have a well-rounded team that can compete with anyone in the conference.3. UNLV Runnin’ Rebels
UNLV has had a solid start to the season, with key wins over tough opponents. The Runnin’ Rebels have a balanced attack and should continue to be a threat in the Mountain West.4. Nevada Wolf Pack
Nevada has shown flashes of brilliance this season, but inconsistency has been their downfall. If they can put it all together, the Wolf Pack could make a run in the conference.5. Colorado State Rams
The Rams have had a decent start to the season, but will need to pick up some key wins in conference play to solidify their spot in the Mountain West hierarchy.6. Utah State Aggies
Utah State has struggled at times this season, but they have the talent to turn things around. Look for the Aggies to make a push in conference play.7. Wyoming Cowboys
The Cowboys have had a tough start to the season, but they have the potential to surprise some teams in the Mountain West. Keep an eye on Wyoming as they look to improve as the season progresses.8. Air Force Falcons
Air Force has had a tough go of it so far this season, but they have the ability to pull off some upsets in conference play. The Falcons will need to find some consistency to climb up the rankings.9. New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico has struggled mightily this season, but they have shown glimpses of potential. The Lobos will need to make some adjustments to compete in the tough Mountain West.10. Fresno State Bulldogs
Fresno State rounds out the power rankings, as they have had a tough start to the season. The Bulldogs will need to find some consistency and get back on track in conference play.Stay tuned for more updates as the Mountain West basketball season continues to unfold.
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Gray Mountain: A Novel
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