Lawmakers look at securing workers
via Wyoming Tribune Eagle
State legislators are considering a plan to provide workers' compensation to volunteer ski patrollers. The move would offer these workers injury benefits similar to those received by paid employees.
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would classify volunteer ski patrollers as first responders, allowing them to qualify for workers’ compensation and mental health benefits. The proposal would impact over 200 volunteers across eight Wyoming ski areas, including those serving at Snow King in Jackson. While supporters argue these volunteers face the same risks as paid staff, some legislators have raised concerns about how the coverage would be funded and whether private resorts should be responsible for the costs.