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BE SAFE
We are committed to the safety and wellness of our employees and guests. Promote a culture of health and safety and take personal accountability for the safety of yourself and others. Please understand and communicate safety procedures and expectations. Utilize all relevant safety resources, identify and appropriately report risks.
Safety Message:
Spring Conditions​
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Be aware of changing conditions, specifically very slow and grippy snow.
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Gloves or Mittens and Eye Protection are required at ALL times!
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Be sure your equipment has been tuned for the conditions! See a supervisor or manager for a FREE "Safety Tune" voucher.
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Sunscreen! Please do not apply your sunscreen to your guests. Please make sure your guests come with sunscreen and can reapply.
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Hydration for you and your guests!
Utilize F.A.C.E.T.S. To Identify Traps When Decision Making In Risky Environments
F - Familiarity. Familiarity breeds complacency. Familiar terrain doesn't equal safe terrain.
A - Acceptance. The need to be accepted can lead to making more aggressive decisions.
C - Consistency. Refusing to change the plan because of invested resources. This is a decision-making trap, always have more than one plan.
E - Expert Halo. The most experienced person in a group can silence or overrule the concerns or opinions of others. It's easy to defer to the "expert", but it's better to talk it out, everyone's experience and perspective is valid and important.
T - Tracks. Seeing existing or no tracks as a reason to enter a slope. Don't make decisions based on tracks or no tracks.
S - Social Facilitation. We make more aggressive decisions when we perceive we are being watched.
Always Have a FOCUS​​
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STOP and think before starting a task.
When In Doubt Remember The Number 6!
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Students MUST be a LEVEL 6 and over the age of 6 years old to ride the chair on Chair 6, (Centennial Express)
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Students MUST be a LEVEL 6 to ski or ride down the frontside of Beaver Creek due to early season conditions and limited mountain footprint.​
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Stone Creek Chutes are CLOSED to ALL lessons without manager approval.
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ALL trees are CLOSED to all lessons with the exception of trees above Spruce Saddle.
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Keep out of all CLOSED terrain. This includes skiing to and from private residences to meet or drop off guests. Know where you are at all times!​​​
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Please direct ANY and ALL questions regarding Terrain Management to members of the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School Leadership Team.
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 .
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2024/25 Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School Terrain Management Map
Terrain Management
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, in conjunction with our Ski and Snowboard School Trainers, have compiled a list of all trails on Beaver Creek Mountain and indicated the appropriate ski or snowboard level a student must be to ski or ride specific trails while in any lesson here at Beaver Creek. These trails are broken down based on discipline and age to assist you with your lesson planning needs. Please feel free to speak with any Ski and Snowboard School Supervisor or Manager with any questions or concerns.
Are You Ready to Ride?
The following MUST be completed prior to any on snow work related activity. See your supervisor or manager with any questions regarding our Ready to Ride initiative.
Completed on The LIFT Online Training Platform
Slope Safety
Snow Pro Need to Know
Completed on The LIFT Online Training Platform
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.
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This includes helmets, skis, snowboards, boots, and bindings.
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CLICK HERE To learn more about changes to the Employee Equipment Inspection Process.
Beaver Creek
Terrain Park Safety
The Playground​
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Students must be at least a Level 4 to enter The Playground
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All instructors in The Playground must have at minimum an ORANGE park pass.
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Teaching in The Playground requires an ORANGE park pass.
Park 101
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Students must be at least a Level 6 to enter Park 101.
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All instructors in Park 101 must have at minimum an ORANGE park pass.
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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
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Zoom Room
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Students must be at least a Level 7 to enter Zoom Room.
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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
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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.
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