Mountain Times Employee Newsletter: Summer 2025

Fitness Center Privileges

Eligibility:

Employees are eligible to receive fitness center privileges based on their employment type and hours worked.

Full-Time Employees (30 hours or more):

• Full-time employees and their immediate family members (spouse, children, and current stepchildren) are eligible for complimentary fitness center access.
• Immediate family members must check in with the employee’s name the first time they use the facility. A pass will then be issued to the family member.
• Employees are responsible for the conduct and behavior of their family members while using the fitness center.

Variable Hour and Part-Time Employees (less than 30 hours/week):

• Part-time and variable hour employees are eligible to purchase a discounted weekday fitness center pass.
• The discounted pass applies only to the employee; family members are not eligible for this discount.
• Passes must be purchased at the Fitness Center where a pass card will be issued.

Seasonal Employees:

• Seasonal employees are not eligible for complimentary fitness center access.
• Seasonal employees may purchase a public pass at the standard rate with no discount.

Conduct and Code of Behavior:

• The SCR Standards of Conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook apply at all times when using the fitness center.
• Employees and family members must respect all posted rules, including proper equipment use and time limits.
• Proper athletic attire, including closed-toe shoes, is required. No jeans, cut-offs, or inappropriate clothing are permitted.
• Employees may not use SCR-issued, branded uniforms when using the fitness center for personal use.
• Employees and family members are expected to maintain cleanliness and respect other users' space and privacy.

Terms and Conditions:

• Fitness center access is subject to space availability and may be restricted during peak hours or high-demand periods.
• Benefits may be temporarily or permanently suspended due to behavior contrary to SCR Standards of Conduct or violations of the Benefits policies and procedures.
• The Sr. Manager of Hotel Services may grant additional privileges or modify access on a case-by-case basis at their sole discretion.

This policy is designed to provide employees with opportunities to enjoy Shanty Creek’s fitness amenities while ensuring a positive and respectful experience for all users.

Golf Privileges

Eligibility: 

SCR Employees are eligible to receive golf privileges. However, any active Mountain Creek Members hired by SCR must forfeit and cancel existing memberships. Any prepaid presidential golf membership value will be refunded pro-rata through the end of the existing agreement term.

Dress Code and Conduct:

The SCR Standards of Conduct always apply to any employee on SCR property. A proper dress code is required for all employees, family, and friends. Collared shirts are preferred. Jeans, cut-off shorts, tank tops, or clothing with inappropriate messages or pictures will not be permitted on any SCR golf course. Employees are responsible for the dress and conduct of their family and guests—without exception.

Detail of Benefit:

Employees may use golf privileges on a space-available basis only Monday through Thursday. Weekend bookings are not available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Weekend bookings outside of peak season are subject to approval by the Director of Golf. Tee times are required and cannot be made more than 48 hours (about 2 days) and must be made by the Employee. Benefits are subject to cancellation or postponement depending on guest demand.

Benefits include:  

• Full time Employees (30 hours or more): Complimentary Greens Fees and cart are available for Employees and immediate family members (spouse, children, and current stepchildren). Employees need not be present but are responsible for booking and guest/family conduct.

• Part-time employees (less than 30 hours/week): Employee will receive complimentary green fees and cart. Spouse and immediately family members must be playing with the Employee to receive this privilege.

• Complimentary Range Balls are available at any practice facility across the resort.

• Benefits may be temporarily or permanently suspended due to behavior contrary to the SCR Standards of Conduct or violations of the Benefits policies and procedures.

Discounted rates for Family and Friends: (subject to availability)

• $25 Summit and Schuss

• $40 The Legend, Hawk’s Eye, and Cedar River

• Extended Family and Friends Discount with use of a cart (employee must make the reservation).

At times, The Director of Golf may grant additional privileges or temporarily reduce privileges or access to courses on a case-by-case basis and at their sole discretion.

Ski Privileges

Eligibility:

SCR Employees are eligible to receive ski privileges based on their employment type and hours worked.

Safety and Code of Conduct: The SCR Standards of Conduct always apply to any employee on SCR property. Employees may not transfer, loan, or sell lift tickets or season passes and are subject to disciplinary action for violation of this policy. Employees must not wear SCR issued, branded uniforms on personal time. Proper ski and safety equipment, including but not limited to—helmet, goggles, gloves and fully functional gear in accordance with the National Ski Association Guide—must be used/worn at all times by all employees, family, and friends. Employees are responsible for ensuring their guests and family members are equipped to ski and for the conduct of their family and guests— without exception.

Detail of Benefit: All Employees may freely use ski privileges Monday through Friday. Full-time Employees are eligible to use their season passes on weekends. The following Blackout Dates Apply:

• December 27 – January 2
• Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
• President’s Day Holiday
• Saturdays for Full-time Employees are subject to cancellation or postponement based on demand.

Benefits may be temporarily or permanently suspended due to behavior contrary to the SCR Standards of Conduct or violations of the Benefits policies and procedures. 

Benefits include:

• Full time Employees (30 hours or more):
  • Employee Family Season Pass(es) for Employee and Immediate Family. Immediate family members include Employee spouse, children, and current stepchildren.
  • Discount on Rental equipment for eligible family members; subject to availability.
  • $25 Discount on a Season Pass for extended family and friends.
  • Five (5) complimentary guest passes. Passes must be obtained in advance at the Human Resources Office. No additional passes beyond five will be provided.
  • 50% Discount on lift tickets for extended family and friends. Lift tickets must be obtained in advance at the Human Resources Office. Employees need not ski with family but are still responsible for guest/family conduct.
• Part-time employees (less than 30 hours/week):
  • One (1) complimentary Employee Season pass for use Monday through Friday only.
  • Part-time employees must work a minimum average of three (3) shifts per week throughout the winter season.
  • Five (5) complimentary guest passes. Passes must be obtained in advance at the Human Resources Office. No additional passes beyond five will be provided.
• There will be a $5 fee for replacement of any lost passes.
• Rental: All Employees will receive ski rental at the discounted rate of $20 per day.

At times, the Director of Snow Sports may grant additional privileges or temporarily reduce privileges or access to the mountain on a case-by-case basis and at their sole discretion.

Process Steps to Obtain Passes:

• Full time Employees (30 hours or more):
  • Current Full time Employees:
    • Pass issue will occur the first Monday and Tuesday each December.
    • Human Resources and Snow Operations will communicate details to Employees no later than the last Monday in November.
    • Only active, Full-time employees as verified by Human Resources will receive passes for themselves and family members during this period.
  • New Hires:
    • Human Resources will collect information at time of hire including names of immediate family members and communicate directly to Ski Operations.
    • New Hire will then go to Snow Operations to pick up passes
  • Separation of Employment:
    • Director of Snow Operations will receive notification of all Employees who are separated via HR/IT/Security Distribution List
• Part time Employees (less than 30 hours per week):
  • Current Part time Employees:
    • Pass issue will occur the first Monday and Tuesday each December.
    • Human Resources and Snow Operations will communicate details to Employees no later than the last Monday in November.
    • Only active, Part time Employees as verified by Human Resources will receive passes during this period.
  • New Hires:
    • Human Resources will notify Snow Operations of new Part-time hires.
    • New Part Time Hires will then go to Snow Operations to pick up Employee pass.
  • Separation of Employment:
    • Director of Snow Operations will receive notification of all Employees who are separated via HR/IT/Security Distribution List
• Snow Operations will NOT issue passes without validation from Human Resources of the employment status (Full time/Part time) and that an individual is actively employed by Shanty Creek Resorts.