Greetings on the eve of Martin Luther King weekend! We are anticipating good weather for the weekend and are expecting to be extremely busy. With that in mind, we want to ensure that you have a safe day on the hill.

Remember, constantly maintaining spatial awareness is key for safety. Also, pay attention to mountain traffic at all times. This way you will recognize the traffic flow and know where the safe spots are to stop. Be aware of traffic while moving around on the mountain and remember  not to teach in our flow-through zones on the hill. Hydration is key and remember to feed the engine with whatever is your chosen fuel. 

Our Continuous Listening survey is currently open to seasonal team members. This is a valuable opportunity to have your voice heard by providing open, honest and confidential feedback about your experience working for Vail Resorts. Your voice matters! If you are a seasonal team member, click here to take the survey.

The deadline to share your feedback is today January 13th.

Thank you to those who have already completed the survey.

Do you love to take photos of beautiful Okemo Mountain? Submit photos to corey.gambardella@vailresorts.com or via teams chat to Corey Gambardella to win prizes from Helly Hansen, GoPro and Oakley. Include your name and IG handle if you want to be tagged. One winner will be selected every month!

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Have you completed your assigned LIFT Trainings? Please log in to your Epic Employee and access the LIFT via the "training and development" tile. Click on the "Me" box in the top left of the screen to see if there are any training modules you need to complete.  

As we kick off 2023, we would like to remind you to review and update your personal information to ensure accuracy and receipt of your Year End Forms. To review and update, follow the checklist below by Jan. 15, 2023:

If you would like to make changes to your W4, review these instructions.  

If you have any questions, please open an Ask a Pay Question case in Direct Connect and our tax team can assist you.   

• Tuesday, January 17th - Employee Movie Night -,The Street Team has rented the Springfield Movie Theatre for a showing of Jurassic World Dominion at 6:30 pm. Transportation will be provided. Please RSVP HERE if interested in joining us. We hope to see you there!

• Thursday, January 19th - Okemo Town Hall - 5pm

• Wednesday, January 25th - Employee Skate 'N" Shake - The Jackson Gore Ice House - 4 - 7pm. Skate Rentals available on site.

On Behalf of James O'Donnell & Greg Sullivan:

This as an opportunity for all of us to ensure we’re taking care of ourselves and each other, and explore the many powerful resources available for our mental health. We are grateful to all of our teams for working incredibly hard leading up to and then through the holiday season. Now, with the heart of our ski and ride season ahead, it is important to remember to focus on both our personal wellness and physical safety.  

Vail Resorts is deeply committed to making sure you have the support you need to be happy, healthy, and safe. It is one of many reasons why we have expanded our mental health resources. You have access to all of the following at no cost through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free and confidential therapy for you, your roommates and your dependents  

• Virtual and in-person therapy options, plus an online intake process for therapy that makes it easier and faster to get matched with a provider from our vast network of professionals, or access to support via phone 24/7 at (800) 873-7138  

• Professional wellness coaching to help you proactively meet your personal wellness goals  

• Exclusive access to a mindfulness app with unlimited live and on-demand content on a range of topics, from anxiety to sleep to leadership. click here to download app

EpicPromise Scholars, a multi-year educational scholarship for dependents of Vail Resorts team members, will open on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Visit epicpromise.com/scholars to learn more about this grant program offered by the EpicPromise Employee Foundation.