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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 second annual Rise Up Challenge.

Congratulations to the 2022 Rise Up Challenge winners: Arizona Snow Bowl, who walks away with a $3,500 education grant and bragging rights.  Read more about their big win here. 

The six teams competing in the 2022 Rise Up Challenge all brought their A-game: Arizona Snowbowl, Ariz.; Boston Mills Brandywine, Ohio; Magic Mountain, Vt.; Whistler Blackcomb, B.C.; WinSport, A.B.; and Winter Park, Colo. Check out all the Rise Up Challenge videos below.

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Arizona Snowbowl, Ariz., Up-and-comer: Nicholas Gilbertson

 

 


Boston Mills Brandywine, Ohio, Up-and-comer: Scott Smejkal

 

 


Magic Mountain, Vt., Up-and-comer: Russ Murphy

 

 


Whistler Blackcomb, B.C., Up-and-comer: Kae-Lor Sitlinger

 

 


WinSport, A.B., Up-and-comer: Olivia Robson

 

 


Winter Park, Colo., Up-and-comer: Mel Schropp

 

 


 

 

 



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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 inaugural 2021 Rise Up Challenge.