Beaver Creek Team- 

On this Thanksgiving Day, I am excited to share some great news. Thanks to the hard work, collaboration, and perseverance from teams across this mountain, Beaver Creek Resort will officially open for the season this Sunday, November 30th. 

The past week has asked a lot of all of us, and you continued to push forward, support one another, and bring solutions to the table. Your commitment to our mountain and our guests is what makes Beaver Creek the place it is, and this opening announcement is a direct result of your efforts. 

We will share more details on Sunday’s terrain and activities soon, but I wanted each of you to hear this update directly. I hope you are able to enjoy the rest of the holiday with family and friends, knowing that your work has helped us reach this moment. 

I look forward to seeing you on the mountain Sunday as we welcome guests back for another great season at Beaver Creek.  

Again...Happy Thanksgiving! 

Bobby 

Hello Ski and Snowboard School Team,

I’m excited to share that I’ve completed my first three days in Beaver Creek as your Senior Director of Skier Services! The welcome I’ve received from the teams here has been incredible, and I’m thrilled for the season to begin, to get to know each of you and to get out and make some turns.

Thanks in advance for the important work that you are about to embark on this season to provide an experience of a lifetime for our guests and to be great teammates for our fellow employees.  Your efforts make all the difference. 

I look forward to meeting you – please don’t be a stranger!

Until soon,

Robin

The Winner of the 2025 Cookie Competition: Congratulations Diana – our Ski and Snowboard School admin. This is Diana's second year in a row winning the competition! ✨

Beaver Creek Tree Lighting & Ice Spectacular: Get into the holiday spirit as Beaver Creek kicks off the season with festive fun for the whole family!  There will be free ice skating, a holiday market, visits with Santa, family craft workshops, fireworks, and tree lighting. Check the full schedule here! 

Signature Holiday Market: Browse elevated artisan goods and shop for unique holiday gifts in the heart of Beaver Creek Village! The Holiday Market will take place on November 28th from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM and on November 29th from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 

Filling out any linked forms is voluntary and unpaid.

As we get the season rolling and everyone starts clocking in and out, please review the following expectations around time entry for the year.

Accurate Time Reporting
Please make sure to report your time honestly and accurately to the best of your ability.

Donning and Doffing
Time spent putting on and removing gear is generally expected to be about 15 minutes before and after lesson times. We understand that occasional exceptions may occur due to legitimate circumstances. If that happens, please keep your supervisor team informed — this should not be a daily occurrence.
If your time entries fall outside the expected window, a supervisor will follow up to confirm what compensable work activities were performed during that time.

Early Finish
If you and your guest finish skiing earlier than scheduled, please return to base, change out of your boots, and clock out once you are done.
You will still be paid the full amount for your product regardless of your clock-out time!

Wage and Hour Policies
Please review the attached SRS Wage and Hour Policies through EpicEmployee. It explains what qualifies as compensable versus non-compensable time.

Add Notes When Clocking In and Out
When you clock in and out, please add a brief note in the comment field describing what you were working on. It doesn’t need to be long — just a quick line so we can ensure your time is processed correctly and promptly.

Rest Break Attestation
Before punching out at the end of your shift, please read the rest break attestation carefully and respond appropriately based on the activity you completed.

As always, if you have any questions, reach out to your supervisor team. Thank you for helping us keep everything accurate and running smoothly!

You can't sign your Ski Waiver and use ProConnect Tools on the same day. It is an overnight update.

When clocking in for LIFT training - USE BC Virtual Lift PUNCH

instructor.snow.com
New Password: $noW2526

To learn how to create a shortcut for ProConnect Tools on your Smart Device. This will take you directly to ProConnect Tools, where you can clock in and out. 

What does “YES” mean?

You were permitted to take a 10-minute break away from your guests or group during your lesson or training.

What does “NO” mean?

You were not permitted to leave your lesson, training on snow, or virtual training at all and be away from your guests or group during the entire time.

Upon punching out, you will be asked the Final Attestation (see below).  You must click Yes and Submit in order for your time to be correctly submitted.

Free employee parking is available for all employees at the Wolf Lot. Please remember that parking is a privilege, not a right. For additional details on registering for free employee parking, please use this LINK!

Employees may also park in any of Beaver Creek’s paid surface lots or parking garages, but will be subject to guest rates, and no employee discount applies. Overnight parking is not permitted in the Wolf Lot.

Shuttle Access:
Village Transportation offers a free bus service in and around Beaver Creek Village, including to and from Employee Housing and the Employee Parking Lot via the Employee Shuttle. We recommend downloading the Beaver Creek Village Transportation app 

You will receive an email from People Connect and The LIFT when you are both made active and your LIFT trainings are available to complete.  You will not be able to log in until you receive these emails.  If these trainings aren't listed in your profile in The LIFT, you can search and enroll yourself. 

FY26 SRS LIFT TRAININGS TIMES- Actuals (all times are in minutes)

LIFT training courses are paid activities, and you must punch in/out through ProConnect Tools (link on bcsnowpro.com). Be sure to select the “BC Virtual Lift PUNCH” work category and include any applicable notes, including the titles of the specific training courses that were completed during that work session.

If you encounter issues with punching in/out, double-check your Required Notices in EpicEmployee. Please wait overnight after signing your Ski Waiver to use ProConnect Tools. If the issue continues, please record your time and contact your supervisor for further troubleshooting and pay approval.

Vail Resort's Ticket Office Hours:

8:00 am - 4:00 pm throughout the season

Employee Passes will not be printed at the main Vail Village location; please go to Lionshead or Golden Peak. 

Vail Resorts Employee Dining Discounts

All active employees receive 50% off at all Vail Resorts Quick Serve Restaurants and 20% off at Full-Service Restaurants. These discounts apply at Beaver Creek and at any Vail Resorts–owned or operated dining location.

For more information, visit the FAQ page on Vail Resorts’ Employee Food & Beverage Discounts.

Please visit the Article link within EpicEmployee to see the full details of each deal below:

Pro Deals - Up to 60% off Brand Names - KB0010842

ExpertVoice

Outdoor Prolink 

Helly Hansen 

🔐 Security Update: PeopleConnect & ITConnect Support Services

To better protect your personal information, Vail Resorts has introduced two-step authentication for EpicEmployee and enhanced verification protocols when contacting ITConnect or PeopleConnect.

When reaching out by phone, please be prepared to verify your identity with:

And three of the following four Questions:

If you’ve deleted the Microsoft Authenticator App or are using a new device, you MUST contact ITConnect for assistance. This will require a video call and a federally issued ID for verification.

Lessons are live at www.beavercreek.com. 

Email your Private Lesson Coordinators at BCSkiSchool@vailresorts.com to request this season's guest information.

If your guest has their dates for the 25/26 season, use the Private Lesson Request Form to submit their request now. 

These communications are voluntary and informational only.

Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School sends many important employee communications via this platform. Please do not unsubscribe from these messages.

Brought to you by your Beaver Creek Admin Team!