With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.  

The Trails Worker is responsible for general maintenance of on-mountain trails while promoting a positive guest experience.

Job Posting Deadline  
Applications for this position will be accepted until May, 1, 2024 for the 2024 Summer Season.

Essential Job Functions
•    Maintain on-mountain trails by performing dirt work, rock picking, brushing and re-vegetation including but not limited to seeding, fertilizing and hay blowing on mountain terrain
•    Assist with special event set-up and break down as needed
•    Maintain tools and equipment
•    May engage guests to promote a positive guest experience
•    Operate chainsaw (as required)
•    Other duties as assigned

•    Valid, current unrestricted Driver’s License required
•    Comfortable working on mountain terrain including steep grades
•    Attend fire prevention training (as required)
•    Attend forklift and ATV training (as required)
•    Attend first aid training (as required)
•    Attend chain saw safety class (as required)
•    Current Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR preferred
•    High school degree or equivalent preferred

Supervision given and received  

Supervision given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.  

Supervision received: Works under direct supervision of the Trails Director. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.  

Work environment and physical demands  

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time   
• Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces  
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance 

Job Benefits:

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   

• Paid Time Off Programs 
• Paid Leave Programs 
• Employee Ski Pass 
• Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here