Susan Cross named Buttermilk manager

The Aspen Skiing Company today announced the appointment of Susan Cross as Buttermilk Mountain Manager.

“We are excited to welcome Susan to Buttermilk,” said Rich Burkley, vice president mountain operations. “She brings a strong fundamental knowledge of mountain operations to her new position. She is creative and innovative and incorporates fun and a passion for our winter sports in her management style.”

Susan Cross

Cross has been with Aspen Skiing Company since 1992 working in Guest Services at Snowmass and has been the Director of Guest Services since 1995. She was responsible for many aspects of customer service and operations including Mountain Ambassadors, racing, parking and transportation, mountain events and some on-mountain restaurants.

"I’m excited to take on new challenges,” said Cross. “I look forward to working with the staff at Buttermilk, continuing the success of the X Games, and learning all the ins and outs of a new mountain.”

As mountain manager, Cross will oversee all day to day operations at Buttermilk. She will work closely with lifts, patrol, ski school, trails and guest services as well as ESPN as they prepare for the X Games.