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If you are interested in joining Talon Crew or want to know more, start here.

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Crew Guide - Start Here

Resources for crew members regarding, procedures, how-to's and FAQ's.

Volunteer Headquarters

Uniform

Talon Crew volunteers will receive an official sponsored winter ski jacket and hat with the Birds of Prey logo as part of your 4 day minimum requirement...

Transportation

Beaver Creek is very accessible either by car or air. Most people arrive by car, that way you have more flexibility once you are here. Realizing that many...

Staying in Touch

WHEN YOU REGISTER: When you register online using the Volgistics system, we will use that email address to send you confirmations, schedules, and newsletter...

Social Events

We don’t believe in all work and no play and we want to make sure you have some fun while you are here. There are three parties for you as well as the...

Ski Tunes & Storage

SKI TUNES: Once you get on course you will understand why a lethally sharp tune on your skis is so important. The expectation is that you will show up on...

Schedule

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Parking

All BOP Volunteers will be provided free parking in the Elk Lot. This is the lot located near the East Entrance to Beaver Creek. If using the main...

Maps

Locations of the Volunteer Parking Lot, Volunteer HQ and other Talon Crew essentials like Course Maps and on-hill Section Chief locations.

Lodging

Volunteers are requested to provide their own lodging or accommodation. Typically returning veterans group together and share a condo or lodge room or have...

Load Times for Lift 6 Centennial Express

The times listed on your schedule are the times we expect you to load Lift 6. Please, please, please!, do not load before your scheduled times. You will...

Lift Access

You will need to stop by VHQ on or before your first volunteer day to pick up your credential, which has your lift access on it. You will need a lift access...

Check In/Out

All Talon Crew Volunteers need to Check In and Check Out daily. This is so we know how many people we have on course each day and make sure everyone is off...

But What About the Food?

We understand that providing good nutrition and hydration is critical to keeping our crew going. Providing food service for a couple of hundred people per...

Birdhouse Tent

The Birdhouse Tent is our home after our shift on course. The Birdhouse is in the white tent located just uphill from Race City at the bottom of Lift 6...

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Social Media & Photo Gallery

Twitter

Used for time-sensitive announcements such as schedule changes due to inclement weather.

Facebook

Photos and stories from our official photographers and bloggers.

Connect with your fellow crew members or post your own photos and stories.

Photos and short videos from our official photographers.

(coming soon)

Flickr

The crew’s official photo archives. Search by event, day or subject matter.

Blog

Here are some of our most popular blog posts. Visit our blog library to see more fun experiences.

November 26, 2015 VailVal

Talon Crew Shop

Products

All proceeds benefit the Talon Crew & help pay for group resources & social events. All products also available during the event at the Birdhouse Tent.