Happy week before Thanks Giving everyone!
It was great to see so many of you attending orientation last week. A big “Thank You” goes out to our HR department an our leadership team for putting together a venue where there is consistency in the way information is shared with the entire staff at Mt Hood Meadows.
Here are a couple of updates.
On Boarding
Thank you for your patience with the hiring process this season. With any new process there are usually some bumps along the way but nothing that couldn’t be smoothed out.
The final editing to the companies orientation video is underway. Once finalized, there will be scheduled showings of the orientation available to those employees who was not able to attend one of the live orientations. More information to follow.
Schedules
A big THANK YOU to Tyler Barnes for working dusk to dawn preparing our online scheduling program to come onboard. Tyler is still working a few bugs out of the system with hopes to have it ready for you to begin submitting your schedules. To avoid receiving the dreaded “ERROR” message I encourage everyone to wait and not submit schedules until late Friday afternoon. To get to the scheduling program you will need to visit mhm.snowproportal.com
From the home page go to “Current Staff”, “Instructor Schedule Submission”, then follow the prompts to successfully submit a schedule.
I need to apologize for a typo that was overlooked when introducing the 10 shift schedule option. Below is the correct instructor benefit statement.
Approved 10 shift schedule earns 15 time pass which 10 times for scheduled shifts and 5 lift passes for personal use. Individual season pass may be purchased for $199.00 not $100.00.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Exciting Weekend News From Dave Tragethon
Buttercup Lift Operation and Jib Party added to Saturday’s Pray for Snow Kick Off at Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows will present anxious skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to take some runs Saturday on limited beginner terrain served by the Buttercup lift. The lift operation and a Jib Party in a park created especially for this event will be offered, adding to the already scheduled kick off festivities of a sport shop preview, a dinner with CEO Matthew Drake and a Pray for Snow party featuring the popular cover band Hit Machine that evening.
This week’s storm dropped plenty of moisture and piled up a half a foot of wet and heavy. Crews have already begun harvesting efforts to build a snowy swath under the Buttercup lift. With colder temperatures the resort is also using it’s snowmaking capabilities to build up the Buttercup snowpack. The resort officially reports a 10 inch base at the 5400 foot level, and 27 inches at 6000 feet.
Buttercup is scheduled to run from 3 – 7 PM, allowing crews time to haul snow and create the best experience possible on the limited terrain. Snow sliders should expect a run under Buttercup that will be a few snow cat runs wide and should be well aware of early season conditions and the need to stay on the designated run.
Jib session on the five rail set up planned for the rail park will go from 3 – 8:30 PM. A season pass or the special $10 day ticket is needed to enter the park.
Unlimited season passes, Southside, Midweek and Night passes will be honored on Saturday. Otherwise the cost for a Buttercup lift ticket which includes entry into the rail park is just $10. For those 21 and older that will also provide admission to the Pray for Snow party with Hit Machine from 8 – 11 PM.
Season pass holders and locker holders can arrive as early as 11 AM to get their passes issued or to check into their lockers. Culinary services will be offered at the Higher Grounds Cafe and at the Alpenstube Bar from 11 – 4.
The High Performance Center and Outer Limits Sports will be open from 3 – 7 Saturday, offering the greatest selection of ski and snowboard equipment, outerwear and apparel of the entire season. They will also be fulfilling season passes
Ski school and equipment rentals will not be operating on the preview weekend, so those coming up should bring or rent their equipment on the way to the mountain.
A sneak preview dinner featuring Meadows CEO Matthew Drake will be presented from 5:30 – 7:30. In a brief presentation, Drake will talk about the preparations Meadows is making to not only have an awesome winter season, but diversify into a year ‘round recreation, lodging, entertainment, education and culinary company.
Employees may purchase the party for $5 at this special link http://www.skihood.com/employee. You can also download an employee shuttle schedule for the party from this page.
Meadows new Executive Chef Matthew Stine has prepared a wonderful evening of culinary sensations. The plated dinner requires advance purchase and reservation, choosing from Mushroom Ravioli, Blackened Catfish, Hood River Chicken Melt or Chef Matt’s Legendary Mac And Cheese. The dinner includes appetizers, salad, entree, dessert, two glasses of the Meadows private label wines and coffee and tea. There is very limited seating for the dinner, which is $25 ($35 includes the party with Hit Machine).
To reserve a dinner seat purchase online here.
The evening is capped off with a live performance by Hit Machine – guaranteed to get everyone up and dancing from 8 – 11 PM. The popular high energy party band plays hits from all eras and the great vibes will help conjure up a great season. In between band breaks Meadows will present fashion shows and raffle off prizes, including a private photo shoot with Grant Myrdal Photography, a Meadows night season pass, and prizes from Dakine, Widmer Brothers Brewing, KEEN and Yakima Racks. Pass holders receive bonus loyalty rewards points by attending the party.
Dave Tragethon, Executive Director
Marketing, Sales and Communications
I look forward to seeing you all very soon.
Mark Fischer
Mt Hood Meadows Resort
Ski and Snowboard School Manager
Adaptive Snow Sports Manager
503-337-2222 x1288
