Avalanche Route Leader Specialist

Alterra Mountain Company; Solitude (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Solitude pass

Lift ticket discounts

Discounts on food/rentals

Full insurance

Pro deals

401(k) match

EAP counseling

Destinations access

Job summary

Solitude Mountain Resort seeks a Route Leader Specialist to provide on-mountain avalanche mitigation expertise as a route leader. This seasonal, non-supervisory role may include part-time shifts as determined by management.

Must be a Solitude Patroller with expert mitigation skills, Pro 1 certification, and the ability to forecast terrain, lead routes, and document outcomes with clear radio communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a Solitude Mountain Patroller with on-mountain avalanche mitigation expertise.
• Certified Pro 1 and patrol Level 2+ are required commitments.
• Ability to forecast terrain and lead on designated routes.
• Strong radio discipline and hazard communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be available on scheduled days to conduct avalanche mitigation work as a route leader.
• Willingness to pick up mitigation shifts if needed.
• Able to teach and direct route partners in mitigation work.
• Document routes led and dig snow pits monthly on a routine route.
• Maintain timely radio checks and hazard communication.

Skills

Avalanche mitigation

Explosive handling

Partner rescue

Verbal direction

Radio checks

Route leadership

Terrain forecasting

Education

Ski Patrol Level 2+

Tools

Pro 1 certification

Job description

Solitude Mountain Resort seeks a Route Leader Specialist to provide on-mountain avalanche mitigation expertise as a route leader. This seasonal, non-supervisory role may include part-time shifts as determined by management.

Must be a Solitude Patroller with expert mitigation skills, Pro 1 certification, and the ability to forecast terrain, lead routes, and document outcomes with clear radio communication.