Ski Mom Beth Howard, Chief Operating Officer of Vail Mountain

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Nicole and Sarah host Beth Howard, ski mom, and VP and Chief Operating Officer of Vail Mountain in Vail, Colorado. Beth shares her career journey from the University of Northern Iowa where she studied Food & Nutrition and Business. When a college internship led her to the Vail Valley, she packed her car and headed west.  Beth fell in love with Vail and immediately knew she wanted to figure out how to live there after college. Find out how to use Ski Butler to get rentals brought to your ski condo or hotel.Beth grew up skiing in Minnesota at Afton Alps with her brothers, but did not expect her career to lead to the ski industry. The combination of her love of sports and college studies led her to Vail. Beth started in the Food & Beverage area and had a number of roles at different resorts before becoming the COO of Vail Mountain. Beth shares a typical day as the COO of Vail Mountain - which starts with a coffee and her “power hour” where she gets up to speed on everything going on at Vail. You may even see Beth out greeting guests, look for a blue jacket and gray pants - and her name tag. Vail is 5,300 acres and has all levels of terrain, family and beginner ski areas - there is really something for everyone.  Beth tells us about how the mountain is laid out and about the various villages at Vail, inspired by European ski villages.  The villages have all sorts of fun things for families - ice skating rinks, great shopping, even a candy store which is always a hit. The Vail ski school is a fantastic resource for families learning to ski or just looking for a guide to show them the lesser known areas of the vast mountain.  The Epic Mix app has lots of of great information for guests - from weather alerts to predictive lift lines, terrain openings, trail maps and GPS tracking. This year marks the 60th season for Vail and to celebrate they have tons of fun events planned. There are music events, parades and they are bringing back the ice barsResources:Epic Military PassAfton Alps (Minnesota)Vail Ski SchoolEpic Mix AppKeep up with the Latest from Vail Mountain: www.vail.comVail 60th Anniversary ScheduleInstagram: https://instagram.com/vailmtnTwitter: https://twitter.com/vailmtnSupport our Podcast:Book your Ski Butlers Rentals here. Shop Ski Moms Stocking Stuffer Gift GuideCheck out the Ski Pack at www.puremountainfun.com use code SKIMOMS2022 for 20% offStop by Salem, Woburn, or Framingham, and head to skihaus.com to check store hours and get exact locations. Find your perfect family-friendly mountain stay—or list your own! 👉 Browse or list at Ski Mom Family Rentals Register by August 15, 2026, and use code SKIMOMSRETREAT to save $100 on your trip.Visit www.theskimoms.co/events to see the 2027 lineup and reserve your spot. Get the best gear recommendations and trip-planning tips directly to your inbox. Head to skimom.substack.com to subscribe. Join for free—or upgrade for all the premium perks. Premium subscriptions start at just $5 a month and get to listen ad-free and unlock exclusive content, including insider travel guides, packing lists and more. Support the showKeep up with the Latest from the Ski Moms!Website: www.theskimoms.coSki Moms Discount Page: https://www.theskimoms.co/discountsSki Moms Ski Rental HomesJoin the 13,000+ Ski Moms Facebook GroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskimoms/Send us an email and let us know what guests and topics you’d like to hear next! [email protected]@skimomsfun.com