Ski Wentworth gets an early jump on the ski season
Ski Wentworth opened Saturday, their earliest opening since 2013.
“We had excellent snow making leading up to opening day,” said Leslie Wilson, manager at Ski Wentworth. “Usually we get one or two cold days but we had nine straight days of snowmaking, which in December is excellent. We took full advantage of that and we’re in great shape for the season.”
Wilson says opening day is always exciting.
“It’s always a big focus. We like to open with conditions we’re proud of, where there’s good coverage,” said Wilson. “And a nice early start is good when it comes to selling ski passes.”
At peak season, Ski Wentworth hires 225 sta .
“We have great sta that come back every year, and great new sta , such as new ski instructors, new lift attendants and new cafeteria sta ,” said Wilson. Many are part-time workers. “We have 70 to 80 ski instructors that are only here on the weekend,” said Wilson. “It takes a lot of people to make all this run smoothly.”
Wilson has been manager at Ski Wentworth for close to 20 years.
“I’m very proud of Ski Went- worth, especially where it’s been in the family for three generations,” said Wilson.
She said it’s a great job. “ ere are some days that are long and tiring but most are a lot of fun,” she said. “And I’m lucky that I get to go out and ski every day.”