“Minnow” The Blade Dive - Episode 20 we are joined by Trollhaugen Mountain Manager,  Adam Mahler. Growing up in Osceola, Wisconsin….Mahler very quickly took an Interest in the construction of even the most basic project and describes Snowboarding in the Midwest as an awesome experience. Mahler soon found himself at Trollhaugen working in multiple departments in exchange for a Season Pass. You could say that he was boomeranged back to Troll after pursuing a successful welding career. 

• Ironically after being around tractors during his childhood, Adam Mahler would later take a job welding on farming combines after obtaining his certification.  Mahler approaches each operations situation with humility, but to do that he realizes that part of problem solving is accepting that you were wrong or don’t know the answer. 

• A contributor to the expansion of the Terrain Park program, Adam Mahler wears multiple hats and claims that working at a Midwest resort requires you to do so. Being a product of a Trade School, Mahler has come full circle from his days of working in the kitchen at Troll and now oversees all outside operations. 

• Adam Mahler and Trollhaugen have been part of some core industry events such as Trollybowly & Lord of the Ropes…..is Superpark next? There’s a lot to be said about Mahler being well respected. by so many at Trollhaugen. A testament to why that is, has to be how he treats his co-workers, with kindness. “Be kind, it goes a long way”.  

Episode 20 is a really cool conversation with an ambassador for the Midwest Snow Industry, Adam Mahler. We discuss pursuing a Trade Certification vs. a Bachelors Degree. How to be a pro when applying for a high level job at a resort you currently work for.  Mahler’s perspective on how to advocate for new park features.  Identifying  the difference between operational needs and wants as well as how we continue to share the stoke of this awesome industry and grow it, to get more people on snow. 

Enjoy...  and if you're in the machine, go ahead and TURN THE VOLUME UP!

Follow us on:

https://www.instagram.com/thebladedive/

https://www.facebook.com/thebladedive