Solitude Mountain Resort Raises Minimum Hourly Wage To $15

Effective August 14, 2021, Solitude Mountain Resort will increase its starting wage for hourly, non-tipped employees to $15 an hour. In addition, wage increases will be implemented for eligible roles currently paid above the starting wage.

Future job offers for summer and winter employment at Solitude will reflect the new pay scale, and current Solitude employees will see the adjustment starting August 14, 2021 

“I am proud to announce that this is by far the largest single investment Solitude has ever made in its most important asset – its staff,” says Solitude President & COO Amber Broadaway. “The passion and dedication our employees bring to Solitude every day allow us to create the high-quality mountain experiences we are known for. In order to recruit and retain the best workers, and to pursue our goal of ranking among Utah’s most-preferred employers, we are thrilled to increase our starting wages and continue offering industry-leading benefits.”

Located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, just 30 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, Solitude is a playground of discovery in the heart of Utah’s famed Wasatch Mountains. It offers eight chairlifts, 82 runs, and 500 annual inches of snow spread over 1,200 acres with 20 km of groomed Nordic track and 10 km of snowshoe trails. Home to the legendary Honeycomb Canyon and locals’ best-kept secrets, Solitude reveals more fun and challenging lines with every day you choose to explore. Eleven bars and restaurants offer unique chef-driven cuisine, and slopeside lodging options set the stage for mountain memories. In summer, Solitude beckons to locals and travelers alike with lift-served mountain biking, hiking, dining, and a renowned 18-hole mountainside disc golf course. Solitude is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and offers unlimited access to Ikon Pass holders.

Current employment opportunities can be viewed at www.solitudemountain.com/jobs.