Welcome To Beaver Creek
Ski and Snowboard School
We believe that snow sports are more than just a thrilling ride down the mountain - they're a journey of discovery, growth and endless joy. Our team of dedicated instructors embodies this belief, transforming each lesson into a memorable adventure.
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Summer Certification
Training Clinics
Back by popular demand, Vail Resorts is hosting summer online instructor certification training clinics starting on June 2nd. These summer online training sessions will hosted weekly on the ZOOM online training platform Monday-Thursday from 6 PM to 7:30 PM MST.
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MONDAY: Children's Specialist
TUESDAY: Snowboard
WEDNESDAY: Alpine
THURSDAY: Adaptive Specialist
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For links to the ZOOM meetings and for more information on the Vail Resorts 2025 summer online instructor certification training program, CLICK HERE​​​
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Non Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructor positions will be posted in June.
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Support Staff positions will be posted later this summer.
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Please reach out to Ryan Leclerc rleclerc@vailresorts.com with any questions regarding instructor hiring.
Now Accepting Applications for Certified Instructors for the 2025-26 Season
Do you know a certified snow sports instructor who wants to work at Beaver Creek next winter? We are now accepting applications for Certified Instructors! Please encourage them to to apply and join the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School instructor family.
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​​If you refer to an applicant to this role.....
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Be sure they have your legal FIRST and LAST as well as your 6 digit EMPLOYEE ID number. This must be provided on the application for any future employee referral credit to be considered later this fall/winter.
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Please make sure these referred applicants email rleclerc@vailresorts.com after they apply so Ryan Leclerc can track their application through the Vail Resorts hiring system to prevent any delays.
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Referring an applicant to this role does not guarantee the applicant will be hired. All referral applicants will go through the standard hiring process and must complete all required hiring steps.​
Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School PSIA-AASI Certified Alpine or Snowboard Instructor Application CLICK HERE
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*Current Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School Instructors receiving a score of Achieves Expectations or GREATER on their 2024-2025 End of Season Performance Evaluation DO NOT need to reapply.
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Years of Service Celebration
On April 3, 2025, 299 Beaver Creek employees were recognized for their years of service with Vail Resorts at Saddle Ridge. During this event 100 Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard Employees were recognized. These milestones included 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service. Our very own Karen Larsen was the lone honoree at the event recognized for 45 years of service!
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Pictured L-R: Location Manager Brigid Kenny, Senior Manager Miranda Hicks, Beaver Creek Instructor Karen Larsen (45 year honoree) and Beaver Creek Resort COO Bobby Murphy.
Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School team members, Chico Thuon, Mike Blakslee, Karen Gallagher, Stacey Gerrish, Nate Goldberg, celebrate on stage their fellow 35 year honorees and Beaver Creek COO Bobby Murphy.
Honorees connecting with one another other, sharing stories and enjoying the evenings festivities at Saddle Ridge!
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​​UPDATED 04/14/25
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​Beaver Creek Mountain is CLOSED for the 24/25 Season
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Please observe all signs and mountain closures and US Forest Service Closures.
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For information regarding uphill travel please call 970-754-5907
**This map above is not LIVE
Choosing The Correct Trails For Your Lessons
Do you every wonder what the appropriate ski or snowboard skill level is to take your student down a certain trail at Beaver Creek? CLICK HERE to see the full list of Beaver Creek Resort trails and the appropriate skill level associated with each trail. This list was built with collaboration from the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School Trainers and Ski and Snowboard School Management.
Questions? See a Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School Supervisor or Manager.
Designated Travel Routes
Designated Travel Routes are the approved routes for Ski & Snowboard School Instructors on the clock skiing/riding without students.
Example: Instructor moving from one base area to another to meet a guests.
Please read, understand, and abide by all travel routes in the link below. Failure to travel via the designated rounds could result in disciplinary action.
On-The-Spot
Employee Recognition Program
The On-The-Spot employee recognition program is an in-the-moment recognition program that rewards employees' values-driven behavior, reinforcing our Company’s core values, emphasizing our Company culture, and providing timely recognition. All employees are empowered to recognize colleague's values-driven behavior by submitting an online nomination form that identifies the core value they have demonstrated.
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Click Here to nominate a co-worker for an On-The-Spot Award
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​2024-25 Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School On-The-Spot Award Recipients
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LIVE Mountain Updates!
Are you looking for real-time resort updates including lift status, daily conditions and grooming status all in one place?
Download and install the My Epic app Today! The My Epic app features:
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Interactive trail maps with GPS location tracking, and real-time and predictive lift line wait times.
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Mountain and resort alerts, including operational information like grooming updates, terrain status, snow reports and base conditions
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Ski Patrol assistance to get direct access to ski patrol during an emergency with your GPS location ensuring your safety on the mountain
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Weather updates, snow cams and more.​
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