Town of Mountain Village
Luke Kernell has extensive experience in gondola operations and mechanics, currently serving as a Gondola Lift Mechanic and Crew Lead at the Town of Mountain Village since September 2020. Prior to this role, Luke gained valuable experience as a Gondola Operator. Luke also worked as a Student Manager for the University of Missouri Men's Basketball team from October 2016 to May 2019. Luke holds a degree in Parks Recreation and Sport with a focus on Natural Resources Recreation Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completed in 2020.
Town of Mountain Village
Situated in the heart of the breathtaking San Juan Mountains, Mountain Village was incorporated in 1995 as a Home Rule Municipality. Its founders envisioned a European-style ski-in/ski-out, pedestrian-friendly destination resort that would complement the historic mining town of Telluride. A three-stage gondola transportation system connects the Town of Mountain Village with the Town of Telluride. Situated at 9,500 feet, Mountain Village is comparably a world apart from other resorts: it is innately spectacular, beautifully orchestrated and planned, and overflowing with style, charm and sophistication.