Crested Butte, CO, US
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The Crested Butte Ski Patrol will be accepting applications for paid boot packing positions to assist the ski patrol with pre-season snow compaction efforts in CBMR avalanche terrain. Crested Butte avalanche terrain is a unique place for skiing and riding and would not be open without the dedicated efforts of our ski patrol and boot packers. You must be an expert skier to apply for this job.
Job Summary:
Boot packing is the art of what The Avalanche Handbook calls “stabilization by compaction”. The goal of ski or boot packing is to break through ALL existing layers of snow in the snowpack in “avalanche start zones”. Boot packing or walking down the mountain without skis, compresses layers deep within the snowpack. The breaking down and overall disruption and compaction of early season snowpack layering, results in a much more dense and cohesive snowpack that usually retains adequate strength even during melting. Essentially, boot and ski packing requires walking downhill through various avalanche start zones located on Crested Butte Mountain, mostly without your skis, while compacting the snow. Boot packing at the ski area involves long days spent outside in severe winter conditions at high altitudes. The work is extremely strenuous and is comparable to mountaineering. All the inherent risks of that sport are here, including falls or possible avalanche involvement. Due to the amount of traversing required, snowboards are not suitable for this job.
Job Specifications:
Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.76 / hour
Shift & Schedule Availability: Part-Time, Holiday Help
To be considered eligible for this job:
Essential Job Functions and Requirements:
Job Suggested/Required Gear:
The expected pay range is $20.00 - $22.76. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 504561
Reference Date: 08/30/2024
Job Code Function: Trail Maintenance
Nearest Major Market: Colorado