Gondola Ranger Basic - Summer 2026

About the role

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-mountain first aid and transportation of injured guests to definitive medical care
• Ensure all trails are marked and maintained to the highest standards
• Participate in lift evacuation, and be actively working toward aerial evacuation and high angle rescue certifications
• Perform routine trail maintenance
• Administer first aid and transport injured guests as needed
• Operate off-road vehicles on steep, narrow, and off-camber terrain or aptitude to learn
• Operate dispatch and radio systems using clear and concise language

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum of Outdoor Emergency Care or E.M.T. Experience in Patrol environment preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrates expertise in the technical aspect of the job; proficient knowledge of industry trends and best practices; proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel; must have a strong aptitude for software; knowledge of company policies and procedures; ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals; follows all safety policies and procedures and exercises caution when working; ability to develop strong working relationship with those contacted in the course of work; ability to notice and address small discrepancies in work or customer feedback; ability to engage with customers in a positive and helpful manner; able to work independently with minimal supervision, completing work at a high standard; able to work in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time

Additional Information

• Work Environment & Physical Demands: Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time; Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions, however, some exposure to outdoor elements and or walking on slippery/uneven surfaces may be required; Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance
• Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Job Benefits

• Enrollment dates differ across the various programs
• Discounted Lift Tickets
• Other company perks

Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work indoors with no adverse conditions, however, some exposure to outdoor elements and or walking on slippery/uneven surfaces may be required
• Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Reasonable Accommodations

• Ability to notice and address small discrepancies in work or customer feedback
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, completing work at a high standard
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time

Equal Opportunity Employer

• At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world.