Save Your Season!

BE SAFE

We are committed to the safety and wellness of our employees and guests. We encourage promoting a culture of health and safety by taking personal accountability for your own safety and that of others. Please understand and clearly communicate all safety procedures and expectations. Utilize all relevant safety resources, and promptly identify and report any risks appropriately.

Safety Messages:

Early Season Conditions and Limited Terrain

Early season conditions are present at the resorts that are open!
Be aware of increased traffic on a reduced footprint! Many people are excited to ski or ride and there is a very limited footprint at all resorts at this time.
Be aware that if you receive a safety warning or safety citation on your Employee Pass or on an Epic Pass this could jeopardize your employment.

Prepare Your Ski and Snowboard Equipment for the Season.

Apply a fresh layer of wax to the base of your equipment.
Prepare your the edges of your equipment for firm early season conditions.
If you have purchased new equipment, be sure that your boots and binding are compatible.
It is always a good idea to have your equipment professionally inspected and tuned to start the season

UPDATED 12/08/25

All trees are CLOSED

Fools Gold is CLOSED to Ski and Snowboard School Instructors with guests.

Please observe all signs and mountain closures.

For information regarding uphill travel please call 970-754-5907

WHAT is TERRAIN MANAGEMENT?

The Vail Resorts terrain management program is an enterprise wide initiative to uphold our BE SAFE core value. This program is designed to provide insight on resort conditions to our instructor staffs and ski and snowboard school guests.

WHO does TERRAIN MANAGEMENT impact?

Adherence to terrain management openings and closures is the responsibility of all on the clock ski and snowboard school employees! Please be sure to educate yourself on other Vail Resorts Mountain's Terrain Management programs!

WHO makes TERRAIN MANAGEMENT decisions?

Decisions surrounding terrain management openings and closures are made by Ski and Snowboard School Leadership in conjunction with guidance from Instructor Staff, Mountain Operations team members, Beaver Creek Ski Patrol and Beaver Creek Resort Leadership.

HOW do I find up to date TERRAIN MANAGEMENT information?

Current Beaver Creek terrain management openings and closures can be found HERE .

Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School Terrain Management Map

Terrain Management

Are You Ready to Ride?

The following must be completed before engaging in any on-snow work-related activities including training. Please see your supervisor or manager if you have any questions about our Ready to Ride requirements.

LIFT Trainings

Slope Safety - 7 minutes
SRS Wage and Hour - 30 minutes
Snow Pro Need to Know - 60 minutes

Employee Equipment Inspection

Completed in person with a Ski and Snowboard School Supervisor or Manager. All equipment used for work related activities must be checked prior to use.

This includes helmets, skis, snowboards, boots, and bindings.

CLICK HERE To learn more about changes to the Employee Equipment Inspection Process.

Department Approved Travel Routes

These can be found in the Vail and Beaver Creek Instructor Field Guide.

Department Approved Travel Routes can also be found lower on this page.

Please see any Supervisor or Manager with any questions.

Mental and Physical Readiness

Mental and Physical Readiness content is covered in the Instructor Safety Summit.

If you did not attend a Safety Summit, please see your direct supervisor.

Full Employee Uniform

It is your responsibility that you have a properly fitting uniform for your first day of work. Please see your supervisor with any questions.

Full uniform includes a Beaver Creek nametag abiding by our nametag guidelines.

Ski and Snowboard School Designated Routes

From Beaver Creek Village

To Bachelor Gulch
- Take the Bachelor Gulch Shuttle from Centennial Station or
- Chair 12 → Primrose → Sawbuck
To the Landing
- Take Beaver Creek Transit or
- Chair 12 → Primrose → Sawbuck → Leave the BEAV.

From Spruce Saddle

To Beaver Creek Base
- Download Chair 6

From Arrowhead

To Bachelor Gulch
- Chair 17→Stirrup → Cabin Fever

From Any Base Location

To anyPrivate Home
- Village Connect Shuttle or
- Take the easiest groomed green run. Take a groomed blue run if no groomed green run service this area.

From Bachelor Gulch

To Beaver Creek Base
- Take Beaver Creek Transit or
- Chair 16 → Intertwine → Lower Stacker
To Arrowhead
- Arrowhead Shuttle or
- Chair 16 → Primrose → Stirrup → Little Brave

From Talons

To Beaver Creek Base
- Dally

Choosing The Correct Trails For Your Lessons

CLICK HERE to see the full list of Beaver Creek Resort trails and the appropriate skill level associated with each trail.

Do you every wonder if you are making the appropriate terrain selections for your students here at Beaver Creek?

Our Ski and Snowboard School Leadership Team, together with our Ski and Snowboard School Trainers, has compiled a list of all trails on Beaver Creek Mountain, indicating the appropriate ski or snowboard skill level a student must have to ski or ride each trail during lessons at Beaver Creek. The trails are categorized by discipline and age to help you with your lesson planning. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with any Ski and Snowboard School Supervisor or Manager.

Beaver Creek

Terrain Park Safety

The Playground

Students must be at least a Level 4 to enter The Playground
All instructors in The Playground must have at minimum an ORANGE park pass.
Teaching in The Playground requires an ORANGE park pass.

Park 101

Students must be at least a Level 6 to enter Park 101.
All instructors in Park 101 must have at minimum an ORANGE park pass.
Teaching in Park 101 requires an ORANGE or GREEN park pass depending on the feature. See the Ski and Snowboard School Handbook for more information

Zoom Room

Students must be at least a Level 7 to enter Zoom Room.
All instructors in Zoom Room must have at minimum an BLUE park pass.

See the Instructor Field Guide for more specifics surrounding the Vail Resorts Park Pass Program. If you need a replacement Park Pass please see Stacey Gerrish, Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School Training Manager.

Safety Is YOUR

Responsibility

The Colorado Ski Safety Act

In addition to Your Responsibility Code, the Colorado Ski Safety Act establishes responsibilities for anyone using the slopes and ski areas, and it spells out risks inherent to the sports of skiing and snowboarding.

Read more about the Colorado Ski Safety Act HERE

We work hard. The SAFEFIT Employee Wellness Program is a prevention and early treatment approach to address your musculoskeletal aches & pains before they become a problem. SAFEFIT is a free service for Vail Resorts employees.

See ANY supervisor to learn how to sign up!

Epic Wellness aims to create an environment of wellness, including a culture that helps team members feel comfortable reaching out to one another on their wellbeing, and programming that supports the mental health of our team members, their dependents, and their roommates. Vail Resorts offers free therapy to team members and their households, virtual counseling options and an expansive clinical network, mindfulness app access, professional wellness coaching, and more.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE