We try to send an email or two over the summer, COVID, or not to the staff. I recently sent one out that
Ski Santa Fe will be open and operating, with staff safety as a priority. Still, many policies to work out as the situation remains in flux. While the state of NM is moving toward more openings We have to be prepared in case it becomes more stringent.
With regard to the Adult Snowsports school we anticipate smaller classes, more privates which might mean more work (or having to turn away lessons) depending on the conditions. Under current restrictions we can open at 50% of mountain capacity (parking lot will fill up before we ever hit full capacity) which will really only affect holidays and really busy weekends. As other nearby areas like Taos and Angel Fire will be under the same restrictions it’s possible that we will, particularly weekdays, pick up more business.
Have not had any of our veterans tell me they are sitting it out, I imagine they are taking a wait and see approach. Normally we have a 20-25% attrition that we have to fill, but we are too far off to make any hiring decisions. Lessons will have to be reserved in advance online/phone and with our scheduling program we can match an Instructor to a class/private days in advance that the Instructor can see on a mobile app. The dining areas will be what ever the state allows. The big question is how we will stagger lockeroom use, normally a beehive of activity especially at start and end of day. Most August’s I might not even be in town, skiing would be a far off thing but this year it’s already beginning with meetings etc and a greater ramp up after Labor Day.
I can tell you Virus or not our mountains have been packed this summer, most of our guests travel here by car from out of state and if we get good snow I think we will be busy.
