A good lift mechanic is hard to find. Leitner-Poma of America wants to help the industry rise up to the challenge of supporting the next generation of lift mechanics, with the fourth annual Rise Up Challenge.

The 2024 Rise Up Challenge nomination period if is now open through May 3, 2024. Six resorts will be chosen to create a video highlighting the strengths and potential of an up-and-coming lift mechanic. Nominate your Rise Up challenger today.

Congratulations to Tait Linehan of Killington, last year's Rise Up winner! He won an education grant valued at $3,500, courtesy of Leitner-Poma of America.

“Tait will be using the funds to help offset some of his student loan debt for his education in Diesel Mechanics.” – Josh Clement (Killington- Lift Maintenance Manager)

"A resort's lift infrastructure is truly the lifeblood and foundation for all operations and a cornerstone of customer experience and satisfaction. As a supplier, we are committed to helping the industry foster and develop the absolute best technicians possible to support this infrastructure. This program has been long overdue in recognizing the best of the best."

- Daren Cole, President, Leitner-Poma of America

Check out the contestant videos from the 2023 Rise Up Challenge, the 2022 Rise Up Challenge, andfrom the inaugural 2021 Rise Up Challenge.