They may have staffed up for possible growth, or they may have simply FINALLY caught up with staff shortage.

Remember, this is the slow season. If you don't have excess staff in FEB, then you will be woefully short durig the summer (unless you do a great deal of hiring and training).

It's nice to be able to drop trips as desired for a while...especially during ski season

Take advantage of the down-time to add up your logbook, take a class, do a project etc...cuz it won't last forever.