Staff Perks
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Staff Perks
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Get the gear to explore and discover (or re-discover!) a passion for the outdoors with discounts at Vail Resorts Retail locations.
All active employees get 40% off Full Price (MSRP) on purchases
Whistler Blackcomb: Troy Lee, Garbanzo Bike and Bean, Can-Ski Creekside, Summit Sport, Whistler Blackcomb Clearance. This includes branded stores like Patagonia, Burton, The North Face, Salomon and more
To use your retail discount, you (as the employee) must be present at the time of purchase, provide your employee ID number, and show a valid form of ID (such as driver’s license, passport, or active employee ski pass). You may only use your discount to purchase items for your own personal use.
As a reminder, your discount may be slightly less than 40% MSRP (original price) due to the cost at which the company purchases those items. The purchase will not go below cost +10%. -
Food Discounts: At select restaurants, you can also get up to 50% off food or a daily $9 meal.
Meal discounts for all non-uniformed employees will be restricted daily from 12:00-1:30.
Employees will be subject to capacity limitations at our on mountain restaurants (up to $42 per day before discount)
Employees will not receive preferential access ahead of guests so please plan ahead and be mindful of busy guest hours when dining with us.
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We are privileged to have access to LTP and HLC, two of the largest bike parts distributors in Canada. Along with a long list of brands they distribute, we also have access to their stock pricing. This is a huge privilege and bonus, it helps us all get through the season with working bikes. Please do not abuse this privilege. See below for info on how to make orders.
LTP Ordering Steps
1) Go to Brands « Live to Play Sportsto familiarize yourself with brands stocked by LTP. [Unfortunately you cannot see their catalog direclty]
2) Pre-organize a time with James or Meesh to review the catalog and place items into a cart.
3) Submit cart with your own credit card for payment. [There is regularly a charge of about $20 for shipping]
4) Parts arrive within a few days to 2 weeks, James or Meesh will let you know when they have arrived
HLC Ordering Steps
1) Go to HLC website and find part numbers. [Note prices shown will be RRSP not Stock price]
2) Discuss order with James or Meesh at a pre-organized time, or forward list of part numbers via email.
3) Ensure that guest services have a credit card on file for yourself to take payment.
4) We order parts through our inhouse ordering system, likely every week. [Minimum total order of $500 to avoid shipping charges, hence bulking orders together]
5) Parts arrive within a few days to a week, guest services will charge your card directly, we will then release the parts to you.
Any questions ask James or Meesh.
**Thanks everyone for your patience with the HLC ordering freeze due to the change of financial year. Orders will reopen on Friday the 1st of August.
Please reach out to James or Meesh if you are interested in using the HLC or LTP discounts.
You can view the HLC catalogue using the link below but please note that discounted pricing is not reflected on this site. LTP catalogues need to be viewed with James and Meesh. **
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Through Vail resorts we have access to industry deals at Expert Voice. Many brands included in this so go check it out, Oakley and Smith to name a few. Application is dependent on employment, and is on their website.
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We have access to pro deals on Commencal bikes. Check out the commencal.ca website for stock, and reach out to Omer at odagan@vailresorts.com
for application and information. Deal is 10-20% off depending on bike. -
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Cushcore is offering 50% off their website with their pro code whistlercush24.
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Fox Suspension - https://ca.ridefox.com/pages/pro-program Sign up for Ride Fox pro deal for up to 50% off RRSP as a certified and actively employed Bike Coach
Fox Clothing - https://myfoxhub.com/login Sign up for Fox Racing pro deal for up to 60% off RRSP. Create an account at this link and follow the instructions on attachment [might just be able to put up the Dealer code from the PDF, but the instructions are also good and helpful]. Once you have completed all the Product Training in FOXHUB SP25 – USA you will have access to the discount code.
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For Live To Play & HLC orders please reach out to james.g.elsmie@vailresorts.com
or maberthoud@vailresorts.com
to place an order. Please check the LTP & HLC website to see what brands they stock and get part numbers. You will have access to their cost pricing [plus shipping] which is between 20-50% off mrsp depending on product.” -
Ride Wrap has agreed to provide all Whistler Bike Park Staff with a 20% discount on protective kits. This does NOT apply to installation.
To receive the discount, staff will need to show proof of employment (eg. pay statement) to Ride Wrap in Function.
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Get your suspension service with S4 in Squamish. 15% of Bike School staff, proof of employment required.
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In addition to your free employee and $40 dependent pass privileges, most employees also get comp and discounted ticket coupons for you to share with friends and extended family. Take a look at the chart below to see how many comp and discount coupons you may be eligible for this year.
Please see this epicemployee article for further T&C's.
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The Vail Resorts Employee Assistance Program through "Mines and Associates" is available to Vail Resorts employees, dependents, and household members. It is available to employees for one month after separation from Vail Resorts. For employees who have been SIS'd (put on Seasonal Inactive Status), EAP is offered year-round. The EAP offers 24/7 support, resources and information. Click here for more details.
The “Stay All Season Program” is a program designed to give staff access to cheaper (or free!) physiotherapy. This is available to Full Time and Part Time staff. If you do not qualify for benefits, you may qualify for up to 4 free summer physio sessions.
This program is available to all new staff that haven't qualifies for benefits. Make use of the SAS (Stay all Season) Program
To register please visit the First Aid Room in the Springs Building.
To book an appointment, call (604) 200-1731 or book online: https://www.wpchealth.com/
Email (info@wpchealth.com) may be a better option - we have passed on the feedback that it is hard to get through by phone
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Follow this link to learn How to enroll for Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) Contribution. You will need to open an account in one of the financial institutions listed.
Once you have opened your bank account Click here to enroll for RSP deductions and follow click on the My benefits tile on the Epic Employee App.