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A good lift mechanic is hard to find. Leitner-Poma of America wants to help the industry rise up to the challenge of supporting the next generation of lift mechanics, with the third annual Rise Up Challenge.

The 2024 Rise Up Challenge is coming soon. Nominations will open by April. 

Six resorts were chosen in 2023 to create a video highlighting the strengths and potential of an up-and-coming lift mechanic. Congratulations to Tait Lineham of Killington! He won an education grant valued at $3,500, courtesy of Leitner-Poma of America. You can still view all the videos below and be inspired.

 

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Arapahoe Basin, Colo., Up-and-comer: Meg Kane

 

 


Deer Valley, Utah, Up-and-comer: Kyler Matthews

 

 


Killington, Vt., Up-and-comer: Tait Linehan

 

 


Mansfield Ski Club, Ont., Up-and-comer: Gabrielle Ralphs

 

 


 

Mt. Hood Meadows, Ore., Up-and-comer: Julie Zaremskiy 

 

 


Powder Ridge, Minn., Up-and-comer: Ryan Anderson

 

 


 



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"A resort's lift infrastructure is truly the lifeblood and foundation for all operations and a cornerstone of customer experience and satisfaction. As a supplier, we are committed to helping the industry foster and develop the absolute best technicians possible to support this infrastructure. This program has been long overdue in recognizing the best of the best."

- Daren Cole, President, Leitner-Poma of America


  

 

Check out the contestant videos from the 2022 Rise Up Challenge and from the inaugural 2021 Rise Up Challenge.