What It Takes to Run Lifts at Purgatory Resort

Jim Brantley talks us through the startup process for the lifts at Purgatory Resort. A ski resort is an incredibly complex operation, and requires numerous amounts of talent in many different fields. And the lift maintenance crew are one of the most important cogs in the machine...

[@davidhalesmith2491]

I will buy this man a beer whenever I see him. 👊🏻

[@eljeffe8806]

Thanks to Purgatory for staying open on the weekends in April 2023. THe only place in SW Colorado to do that. Enjoy watching the snow melt next month and filling the lakes and reservoirs. What a year.

[@johnhankla6040]

Thanks for working so hard to keep our favorite chairs spinning! People like you are why Purgatory remains our family’s favorite mountian on the planet!

[@872521]

This is a GREAT promo video! Inspiring, well paced and educational. 5 Stars, Purgatory! The place I started skiing at 58 (!?!) years ago.

[@vahistoryprofessor]

This is a beautiful video. Thank you ski workers!

[@jacobpoole246]

Have my first lift mechanic interview next Friday super pumped about it. Pray for the best

[@richardevans2496]

Thank you for what you do!

[@1marccollins]

Great video. I appreciate all who keep this place running. We love it there.

[@tombye3451]

Jimbo rocks!!! Love you, bro!

[@jplpagan]

love this

[@tomschmidt8206]

Well Done!

[@JonViscott]

Awesome!

[@jacobpoole246]

Got the job at ski cooper looking foward to starting a career in the ski industry thank you for such a great video and for motivating me to make the move.

[@itsblizzxrd]

How do you become a lift maintenance person? I have a welding diploma. Does that help? I wanna work there! 😂

[@purgatoryresort3076]

Here is Jim's email! : [e-mail]

[@stonedscutfarkus1373]

Purgatory sucks. Cost cutting so lifts are not running every day, grooming is half-ass, and unmarked hazards are all over that crappy "traversatory" mountain. If you're an actual skier GO TO WOLFCREEK AND AVOID THE JOKE KNOWN AS PUGATORY, The Creek is cheaper to ski as well:)

[@richardevans2496]

who pissed in you Post Toasties?