SAM Magazine—Jackson, Wyo., Jan. 13, 2026—Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski patrollers voted against unionizing in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election held over two days last week, but the result is not yet final because challenged ballots are still under review. 

In a social media statement Jan. 10, the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol said the team “has chosen as a group not to unionize at this time,” and that the petition and vote “created space for dialogue and gave new ownership the opportunity to listen and respond.” The patrol also thanked the ski community for its support. 

Across four voting sessions Jan. 7 and Jan. 8, 74 eligible ballots were counted: 42 against unionization and 32 in favor of it, according to local reporting. A total of 16 challenged ballots have been set aside for NLRB review before certification of the vote can occur. 

It is unclear why the challenged ballots, some of which were cast by new hires and supervisors, according to reports, were tossed out. The NLRB is expected to rule on the challenged ballots before the election result is formally certified.

Following the vote, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort communications manager Andriana Rogers told Jackson Hole News & Guide, "The final outcome is pending. The NLRB will review the challenges and make the final decision on how to proceed."

The patrol’s unionization effort began with an NLRB petition filed in November, backed by an overwhelming majority of eligible patrollers, and reflects broader concerns about wages, benefits, housing affordability, and long-term career viability in Teton County, one of the nation’s most expensive resort communities.