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 Message:

Preseason Equipment Care & Preparation

Pre-Season Equipment Care

Before clicking into your skis or strapping into your snowboard for those first turns of the season, make sure your equipment is ready!

Remove Storage Wax: If you applied storage wax at the end of last season, be sure to scrape and brush your bases before heading out on snow.
Address Edge and Base Damage: Don't let lingering equipment damage from last season carry over into this one. Have any necessary edge or base repairs completed before your first day on snow.
Schedule Your Tune Now: Many local tune shops are already up and running, and turnaround times are often shorter this time of year. Take advantage of the opportunity before the season gets into full swing!
New Boots? Check Your Bindings! If you purchased new boots, be sure they are compatible with your existing bindings and that the bindings are properly adjusted.
- Boot sole lengths can vary between brands and models, even when the Mondo size remains the same.
- Even a few millimeters of difference can affect binding adjustment.
- Not all bindings are compatible with all boot sole types. If you've transitioned to GripWalk boots, confirm that your bindings are designed to accommodate them.
When Was Your Last Binding Check? Did you gain or lose weight over the spring, summer, or fall? Did you celebrate your 50th birthday? Did your boot sole length change?
- These factors can affect your recommended binding release settings (commonly referred to as DIN settings).
- Have a qualified ski technician verify your boot and binding compatibility, adjustments, and release settings before your first day on snow.

Remember: Just because your equipment worked last season doesn't necessarily mean it's ready for this season!

UPDATED 5/19/26

Beaver Creek Mountain is CLOSED for the 2025/2026 season.
Please be aware of and respect US Forest Service and wildlife closures.

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 assistant manager or manager if you have any questions about our Ready to Ride requirements.

LIFT Trainings

Slope Safety - 7 minutes
SRS Return Instructor Refresher
- Snow Pro Need to Know For Returners - 60 minutes
- Ski & Ride School Incident Reporting - 10 minutes

Employee Equipment Inspection

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

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

Know Your Department Approved Travel Routes

These will be presented at Welcome Back

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.

Full Employee Uniform

It is your responsibility that you have a properly fitting uniform for your first day of work. Please see your assistant manager 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 Talons

To Beaver Creek Base
- Dally

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

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.

Click Here to Learn More about this Program

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