Saturday will bring single digit temps to Okemo Mountain. Please take the necessary precautions and keep the following tips in mind when preparing for a day of fun in the snow.

• Cover any exposed skin

• Layer up

• Take frequent breaks

• Stay Hydrated

Stay aware of signs of frost bite.

Please reach out to your supervisors for handwarmers if needed.

Quick Services Restaurants such as Base 68 and the Summit will all be offering complimentary hot beverages to staff on Saturday and Sunday. Please have your staff ID ready to present to the cashiers.

This past January 28th and 29th, the Ski and Ride School held an in-house Children’s Specialist 1 accreditation. This accreditation assesses an understanding of children’s educational needs as well as an understanding of physical and cognitive stages as children grow. In addition to the two-day on snow assessment, each participant must successfully complete an e-learning course and quiz as well as have attained Level 1 certification first.

These staff members have taken the next steps in their journey in ski and snowboard education and we are proud to say we had a 100% pass rate.

Amy Barton

Alyson Becker

Iddo Ben-Ari

Becara Dalton

Philip Giamportone

Darcy Jaskwhich

Susan Kelley

Congratulations Team!

David Kirk

Brian Kroll

Forrest Nelson

Chip Newman

Colin O'Hare

Gilbert Stringer

Graham Theodore

Tuesday, February 8th - 5pm - Ski and Ride School Town Hall Meeting

Please RSVP to and submit questions for the event via this link. 

This is paid non-mandatory event.

Please join us on Teams via this this link

Please remember Health Screenings are still a mandatory daily requirement that need to be completed accurately before each work day. If you screen out for the day, you will be prompted to open a case with Direct Connect - please do this right away. In order to return to work, you must provide a negative COVID test and have improved symptoms. Test results must be loaded to the Direct Connect case you open. If you have tested positive for COVID, Direct Connect will provide clear guidance on your next steps, which will include isolation and masking. If you have questions about this please reach out.

• Time cards must be submitted on the day you worked.

• If you have submitted an incorrect time card, please reach out to your supervisor and let them know ASAP.

• If your supervisor asks you to resubmit a timecard, make it a priority to ensure your time is submitted in the correct pay period.

• Please submit a timecard for all Lift Trainings. This time can be submitted cumulatively if needed. 

• If you have any questions about how to enter your time, please contact your direct supervisor before you submit an incorrect card.

Click here for FAQ's and more info about Time cards.

Have you completed your assigned LIFT Trainings? Please log in to your Epic Employee and access the LIFT via the Training, Development & Recognition 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. 

Please ensure you have completed the following trainings:

• Active Threat

• Building Awareness

• Commitment to Zero

• Getting Started with Guest Service

• Wage & Hour for SRS Instructors

• Snow Pro Safety

• Slope Safety

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)

These trainings are mandatory and must be made a priority. 

• Sunday, February 5th - Full Moon Snowshoe Hike - 6pm- 8pm - Meet at Jackson Gore Ice House to join! Bring your own snowshoes. Headlamps and whistles will be provided.

• Thursday February 9th - Employee Shake & Skate - 5pm - Jackson Gore Ice House. Ice Skates rentals are available on site.

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. 

Have a Heart Fundraiser is Back!

Donate from February 1st - 14th!

This year we will be collecting for the Black River Action Team.  The Black River is a vital part of our snowmaking system and the overall success of the resort.  If we meet our goal of a dollar donated by each employee we will collect more than $1200!!