Himalayas Candidate
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To whom it may concern,
I am excited to apply for the Professional Skier position with Vail Resorts. As a dedicated athlete with over 10 years of competitive freeskiing experience, I am passionate about advancing mountain sports and delivering unforgettable guest and fan experiences. Vail Resorts' commitment to safe, world-class mountain operations and to growing participation in outdoor recreation aligns perfectly with my values as both a competitor and an ambassador for the sport.
Throughout my career I have demonstrated the technical skill, consistency, and public-facing presence required for a professional ski role. I finished on the podium at multiple X Games qualifiers and secured a top-10 finish on the Freeride World Qualifier circuit in 2023. I have coached junior athletes through U16 and U18 programs, reducing their injury rate through structured warm-up protocols and movement screening. Off-hill, I maintain an active social media presence—over 85,000 combined followers across Instagram and TikTok—where I produce short-form film and training content that regularly drives engagement (average video view rate +30% above category benchmarks). I have partnered with industry leaders such as Patagonia, The North Face, and Red Bull on product tests and promotional campaigns, and I am comfortable representing brands in-person at events and in digital activations.
I am particularly drawn to Vail Resorts because of your investment in sustainable mountain stewardship, community programs like EpicPromise, and your integrated guest experience across resorts. My competitive background and on-hill safety training (IFMGA-aligned avalanche education, Wilderness First Responder certified) position me to contribute not only as a high-performance athlete but also as a knowledgeable ambassador who can engage guests, support youth development clinics, and collaborate with marketing teams to create authentic content that drives visitation. I am excited by the opportunity to help curate experiences that introduce new audiences to skiing while promoting responsible, year-round mountain recreation.
Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the chance to discuss how my competitive results, coaching experience, and content-creation skills can support Vail Resorts' athlete programming and guest engagement goals. I am available for an interview or on-hill demonstration at your convenience and look forward to the possibility of contributing to your team.
Sincerely,
Ethan Miller