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Rise Up Challenge
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 sixth annual Rise Up Challenge.
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 sixth annual Rise Up Challenge.
The crews from Castle Mountain, Alberta; Loveland Ski Area, Colo.; Massanutten Resort, Va.; Mount Snow, Vt.; Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, N.M.; and Spirit Mountain, Minn., have been chosen as finalists in the sixth annual Rise Up Challenge
The six chosen resorts created videos showcasing the rising stars on their lift maintenance crews, alongside mentors and teammates.
Congratulations to this year’s Rise Up Challenge winner, Josh Storino from Mount Snow. Watch his and the other contestant’s videos below:
WATCH ALL SIX VIDEOS
Castle Mountain, Alberta — Kyle Lussier
Loveland Ski Area, Colo. — Zoe Corigliano
Massanutten Resort, Va. — Joseph Boothe
Mount Snow, Vt. — Josh Storino
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort, N.M. — Silas Katz
Spirit Mountain, Minn. — Nick 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