“I am having a fantastic time at Hidden Valley. There is a great feeling of community around the resort, and everyone is more than happy to help. It is a small instructor team but full of character – very easy to fit into the team and make a name for yourself.” – Peter Ward

Resort and People

“I am having a fantastic time at Hidden Valley. There is a great feeling of community around the resort, and everyone is more than happy to help. It is a small instructor team but full of character – very easy to fit into the team and make a name for yourself.”

Living in Elkwater

“Living in Elkwater is very convenient for working on the hill. It’s a small community but has a hall with wifi, a gym, pool table, table tennis and a big TV. There is lots to do around the area, such as the ice skating trail and ice rink; we even get free skate rental. There is a small store to buy food, but mostly we get a lift into town with other employees from the hill. There are three places to eat out, but we mainly do a big weekly shop and then don’t head into town until the week after unless there is a film on or heading for a meal out in town with other staff. The house is fantastic with 5 single rooms, two bathrooms and a big kitchen and lounge. It’s fully stocked up with household items, including a washer and dryer. It was very cheap for the size of the house. There is also a van available to take us to work (a 3minute drive).”

Working for Hidden Valley

“The wage is probably the best in the country. We have standard 8 hour days (Wednesday-Friday) and plenty of work on the weekends, usually 3-8 hours. We have every Monday and Tuesday off. We also get training most Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for an hour each day to work towards level two. The training is varied and always gives you something to work on.

Most of the work is school groups as it’s not a destination resort but a local hill for the towns around the area. There are up to 250 kids a day during the week and kid camps and private lessons on the weekend. Most people here have worked for the hill for a few years because the money is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxed with lots of free ski time.”

Days off

“We typically go to Castle Mountain on days off as we get to ski for free, and accommodation is about $25-30. It’s about a 3-hour drive from our resort. I’ve also been able to take a long weekend off and go on a 4-day ski trip to a bigger resort.” – Peter Ward

Interested in joining The Winter Sports Company in Hidden Valley? Check out what we can offer you on our courses page.

Emma Dyson

Author: Emma Dyson

Often referred to as the Admiral, she is the glue behind the scenes. Keeping the beating heart of the WSC pumping ensuring all operations are covered. With over 2 decades of experience with complex logistics and planning you will be glad that she is on your team. Found between the UK and Canada.

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