New General Manager Appointed At Powder Mountain
Just in time for the new winter season a new General Manager has been appointed at Powder Mountain Resort, Utah. Kevin Mitchell was appointed the new position on the 17th of November and has over 20 years of experience across mountain resorts to the Powder Mountain community. Mitchell started his career as a professional big mountain skier, he was a member of the prestigious Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) National Alpine Team from 2000 to 2004 where he represented the United States at Interski and helped set standards for snowsports instruction and experiences across the globe.
Kevin Mitchell appointed as the new general manager of Powder Mountain. Credit: Powder Mountain
In terms of resort management Mitchell served as General Manager of Homewood Mountain Resort on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe for the past 11 years. Throughout his tenure Kevein expanded the resort acreage through development of snowcat skiing terrain. He joins the PowMow team with an abundance of noteworthy contributions to the industry including development of snowboard and ski industry growth, and a dedicated passion for snow sports and resort management.
Full press release from Powder Mountain below:
Powder Mountain Ski Resort Welcomes New General Manager
Industry professional Kevin Mitchell joins the leadership team, bringing over 20 years of experience
EDEN, Utah (November 17, 2022) 一 Powder Mountain Ski Resort is proud to announce the selection of their new General Manager, Kevin Mitchell, a resort management professional who brings over two decades of experience to the Powder Mountain community.
“We’re super excited to welcome Kevin,” said Tyson White, VP of Brand and Customer Experience at Powder Mountain Resort. “We did our homework throughout the recruiting process and spoke with a number of industry experts to identify key skills and qualifications for our ideal candidate. Kevin was the clear standout in our search. Powder Mountain is a unique resort, and Kevin’s got a unique skillset. We’re looking forward to seeing where he takes us.” “We’re thrilled to have found a General Manager with strong leadership skills and an adventure skiing background,” continued Phil Hansen, CEO of Powder Mountain Ski Resort and Monument. “With
Powder Mountain and Monument partnering to offer over 30,000 acres of adventure terrain, Kevin will help shape the future of our public resort and the member’s only community.”
Mitchell has spent the last 25 years at the forefront of action sports and the ever-evolving ski industry. Launching his career as a professional big mountain skier, he was a member of the prestigious Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) National Alpine Team from 2000 to 2004 where he represented the United States at Interski and helped set standards for snowsports instruction and experiences across the globe. Mitchell also led early-stage development at the largest and most sophisticated instruction programs in the West and was instrumental in the evolution of terrain park and halfpipe instruction and coaching.
Mitchell served as General Manager of Homewood Mountain Resort on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe for the past 11 years. Throughout his tenure Kevein expanded the resort acreage through development of snowcat skiing terrain. He joins the PowMow team with an abundance of noteworthy contributions to the industry including development of snowboard and ski industry growth, and a dedicated passion for snow sports and resort management.
“With my extensive resort development experience, I can’t wait to join the team and help bring to fruition a fresh take on what a ski resort can be,” shared Mitchell. “Powder Mountain is a unicorn within the industry, putting guest experience first, over anything else. With prioritized sustainability practices, incredible terrain, and new seasonal offerings for skiers and riders alike, there are an abundance of opportunities and experiences we are looking forward to this season and beyond.” Powder Mountain Resort is scheduled to open on Dec. 8. New for the 22-23 season are guided snowmobile tours and dining experiences at Bower Lodge. Black Friday deals are available now through Nov. 28, enabling guests to take advantage of up to 10% off daily lift tickets by purchasing “The 5-Pack”, which includes five tickets that can be used on up to five different guests per visit. Other deals include 10% off private lessons and 10% off in-bound guided tours.
For more information, visit powdermountain.com and follow Powder Mountain on Instagram or Facebook.
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ABOUT POWDER MOUNTAIN:
Powder Mountain Resort is a one-of-a-kind year-round resort hanging its hat on skier experience, adventure and an unprecedented mountain modern village development. Known locally as Pow Mow, the resort boasts the most skiable acreage in North America with 8,464 acres. Preserving the Pow Mow experience and keeping the mountain uncrowded is made possible by capping day passes, which allows for an average of three acres per skier. Powder Mountain is known for its unconventional way of accessing all its terrain; from lift to bus to snow cat, fresh snow always awaits.
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