Yeah, but, finding labor for minimal pay service jobs is hard enough these days, and add in the intense rise in housing values at most ski areas, east and west, therefore making a room for employees even more expensive, which I think is a much more serious problem, so, be careful what you hope for with the vaccine mandates. I predict ski areas closing or operating at reduced capacity because of labor shortages, much like when Hunter had to shut for a few days last winter when the patrol got sick.
Amazon just announced that they are paying 18-20 bucks an hour plus full tuition at colleges, as a way to compete in this labor market. As we know, or should know, restaurants are having a lot of trouble opening back up fully. Don't expect a whole bunch of people to work for nothing to operate a lift in the cold.
Mr. Winchester, your statements are inhuman and disgusting, advocating for vaccination mandates, of a brand new variety of vaccine no less. One's health decisions are one's business, no one else's. If you're concerned about catching a disease, perhaps you should focus on your own health first--are there any bad habits you could eliminate, for instance? There have been many cases of pericarditis and myocarditis in teenagers that have received the shot (this has been reported in many news outlets); should they be forced to get the vaccine if they want to ski? Despite your decent work with respect to the wonderful sport of skiing, your lack of respect for other people's health situations, religious beliefs and lifestyle choices is appalling. I can only hope that you reflect and course correct immediately as you're contributing mightily to a new social arrangement that will be anything but civil.
Concepts like self-ownership, free association and private contract are merely nuisances to be entirely disregarded by authoritarians who believe they carry a special mandate to force their will on those whom they can't persuade intellectually.
You apparently do not read much of the best research from epidemiologists from Harvard, Yale, the Cleveland Clinic, along with the English government Public Health to name just a few sources whose research supports the profound superiority of natural immunity. There are many reasons that those with natural immunity are choosing not to be vaccinated, in consultation with their doctors and in view of this research. Those with natural immunity are not spreading Covid19, but many of the vaccinated have shown to be at risk and pose a risk to others. Your contempt for others is on full display and unpersuasive.
For the record, I'm an employee of Vail Resorts who will be terminated rather than be coerced into a decision that my physician recommends against. I read most of the available research. I have natural immunity, which the latest scientific research points to as being 13 times more effective than the current vaccines. Let be honest, the vaccine mandates disregard natural immunity and what scientific research out of the best medical research institutions worldwide point to as a rational science-backed decision for many. The strongest push to require vaccination for all disregards the heath decisions and outcomes that are in the best interests of many individuals and are rooted in political science, not medical science. Those with natural immunity are not putting you at risk. Vail, Aspen, A-basin, etc al., are acting politically in this matter, as bullies to their employees and will be hard-pressed to staff their mountains this winter.
I agree with you 1000%. Given that ski areas were among the most virulent epicenters of COVID outbreaks in Europe and the US, vaccine mandates should be instituted for workers and visitors alike. No exceptions.
Rather if you choose to be vaccinated or have natural immunity. Getting vaccinated is an American/Human decision and should never be forced on ANYONE. If you are vaccinated doesn’t mean you CANNOT contact the Covid-19 virus or be a carry and pass it to someone else. So please, people wake up and look at what’s really going on here.
Montage is adding RFID. So is Massanutten. Massanutten was on Indy starting the first year. Montage is new for Indy this year. PGRI already went with RFID for Wintergreen and Wisp. Timberline in WV got RFID along with the shiny new lifts the new owner put in for 2020-21.
This article is a joke. Wake up and stop forcing your bullsh*t on others. Everyone has a choice. If you're vaccinated you should be protected, right???
Love the Twitter video of you kid trying on this season's ski boots. We just went through the same pre-season hype ritual. Go Blue!
The Mt. Bohemia pass seems like a decent way to extend a standard Indy Pass if it fits your trip in ways that a Cooper wouldn’t. Thanks for the tip.
Yeah, but, finding labor for minimal pay service jobs is hard enough these days, and add in the intense rise in housing values at most ski areas, east and west, therefore making a room for employees even more expensive, which I think is a much more serious problem, so, be careful what you hope for with the vaccine mandates. I predict ski areas closing or operating at reduced capacity because of labor shortages, much like when Hunter had to shut for a few days last winter when the patrol got sick.
Amazon just announced that they are paying 18-20 bucks an hour plus full tuition at colleges, as a way to compete in this labor market. As we know, or should know, restaurants are having a lot of trouble opening back up fully. Don't expect a whole bunch of people to work for nothing to operate a lift in the cold.
Love the hang it all out there style. Keep up the great work!
Mr. Winchester, your statements are inhuman and disgusting, advocating for vaccination mandates, of a brand new variety of vaccine no less. One's health decisions are one's business, no one else's. If you're concerned about catching a disease, perhaps you should focus on your own health first--are there any bad habits you could eliminate, for instance? There have been many cases of pericarditis and myocarditis in teenagers that have received the shot (this has been reported in many news outlets); should they be forced to get the vaccine if they want to ski? Despite your decent work with respect to the wonderful sport of skiing, your lack of respect for other people's health situations, religious beliefs and lifestyle choices is appalling. I can only hope that you reflect and course correct immediately as you're contributing mightily to a new social arrangement that will be anything but civil.
Concepts like self-ownership, free association and private contract are merely nuisances to be entirely disregarded by authoritarians who believe they carry a special mandate to force their will on those whom they can't persuade intellectually.
You apparently do not read much of the best research from epidemiologists from Harvard, Yale, the Cleveland Clinic, along with the English government Public Health to name just a few sources whose research supports the profound superiority of natural immunity. There are many reasons that those with natural immunity are choosing not to be vaccinated, in consultation with their doctors and in view of this research. Those with natural immunity are not spreading Covid19, but many of the vaccinated have shown to be at risk and pose a risk to others. Your contempt for others is on full display and unpersuasive.
For the record, I'm an employee of Vail Resorts who will be terminated rather than be coerced into a decision that my physician recommends against. I read most of the available research. I have natural immunity, which the latest scientific research points to as being 13 times more effective than the current vaccines. Let be honest, the vaccine mandates disregard natural immunity and what scientific research out of the best medical research institutions worldwide point to as a rational science-backed decision for many. The strongest push to require vaccination for all disregards the heath decisions and outcomes that are in the best interests of many individuals and are rooted in political science, not medical science. Those with natural immunity are not putting you at risk. Vail, Aspen, A-basin, etc al., are acting politically in this matter, as bullies to their employees and will be hard-pressed to staff their mountains this winter.
I agree with you 1000%. Given that ski areas were among the most virulent epicenters of COVID outbreaks in Europe and the US, vaccine mandates should be instituted for workers and visitors alike. No exceptions.
Rather if you choose to be vaccinated or have natural immunity. Getting vaccinated is an American/Human decision and should never be forced on ANYONE. If you are vaccinated doesn’t mean you CANNOT contact the Covid-19 virus or be a carry and pass it to someone else. So please, people wake up and look at what’s really going on here.
Montage is adding RFID. So is Massanutten. Massanutten was on Indy starting the first year. Montage is new for Indy this year. PGRI already went with RFID for Wintergreen and Wisp. Timberline in WV got RFID along with the shiny new lifts the new owner put in for 2020-21.
This article is a joke. Wake up and stop forcing your bullsh*t on others. Everyone has a choice. If you're vaccinated you should be protected, right???