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Mountain Works

Mountain Works

Written by: PNSAA
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Insider intel on how ski areas happen. By and for ski area employees in the Northwest.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Snowbound Soldiers: Bridging Military Service and Ski Area Careers
    Jun 3 2024

    PNSAA sits down with Vince Arthur, whose inspiring journey from the Marine Corps to the ski industry showcases the unique parallels between military service and ski area operations. Vince shares his story, from enlisting in the United States Marine Corps to finding his passion in the ski industry as a ski patroller and eventually leading mountain operations at Stevens Pass, WA

    Learn some components of the WWII 10th Mountain Division and its foundational impact on the US ski industry. Vince and PNSAA president Jordan Elliott explore the gap between the military and the ski industry workforce, discussing the untapped potential of veterans transitioning into ski area careers. Learn practical steps to establish a recruitment pipeline, leveraging local military units and the unique skill sets veterans bring.

    This episode is packed with insights on leadership, career transitions, and the importance of a healthy culture in ski resorts. Whether you're a ski industry professional or a veteran, this conversation offers valuable perspectives and inspiration.

    Keywords: Military to Ski Industry, Veteran Recruitment, 10th Mountain Division, Ski Area Operations, Leadership, Career Transition, Ski Patroller, Stevens Pass.

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    37 mins
  • Career Choices Choices Choices
    Dec 9 2022

    A ski area general manager, a mid-level manager, a ski patroller, and an industry rookie walk into...... a room full of 450 people. Origin stories unfold. Greg Pack, Cody Howe, Hannah Besso, and Megan Keating talk about their career paths in the US ski industry.

    Collaboration episode with Ski Area Management's podcast, PodSAM. SAM editor, Dave Meeker, leads this panel discussion at the 2022 Mountain Works Conference.

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    55 mins
  • Protect Our Plankton
    Oct 3 2022

    Climate scientists Dr. Sarah Myhre and Dr. Nick Siler are joined by Gwyn Howat, CEO of Mt. Baker Ski Area, and Adrienne Saia Isaac from the National Ski Areas Association to talk about ocean health and the ski industry's risk management efforts in regard to climate change. Accompanied by PNSAA president, Jordan Elliott, and emcee extraordinaire, SHANAN KELLEY. Recorded LIVE at the 2022 Mountain Works Conference.

    Supplemental Graph: Earth Temperature Timeline.

    NSAA's Sustainable Slopes program info > HERE

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    1 hr and 16 mins
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