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Telluride Ski Patrol Strikes for Fair Wages Amid High Costs

1/7/2026

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Ski patrollers at Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado went on strike on December 27, 2025, demanding higher wages.
Workers say $32 per hour is insufficient given Telluride's $1.5 million average home price and $8,000 monthly rents.
Negotiations resumed recently, but no agreement has been reached.
The strike has significantly impacted local businesses and tourism.
Similar pay movements have occurred at other ski resorts, reflecting a trend in high-cost mountain communities.

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Story summary

Ski patrollers at Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado went on strike on December 27, 2025, demanding higher wages.
Workers say $32 per hour is insufficient given Telluride's $1.5 million average home price and $8,000 monthly rents.
Negotiations resumed recently, but no agreement has been reached.
The strike has significantly impacted local businesses and tourism.
Similar pay movements have occurred at other ski resorts, reflecting a trend in high-cost mountain communities.