Winter may bring shorter days and brisk weather, but for many DMC teammates, it also means the return of a favorite company tradition—the ski trip. For many years, our Denver team has hosted an annual ski trip in Colorado, nicknamed DMSki. Not to be outdone, our East Coast teams organized a ski trip in Vermont, nicknamed DMSkeast. Both events are partially company-sponsored, encouraging DMCers to connect outside the office while enjoying the great outdoors.
Mountain Magic in Vermont
Our East Coast outing brought together a group of 22 team members for a long weekend in Vermont, near Killington and Okemo. Colleagues traveled from Boston, New York, and even Texas to experience DMSkeast together.
The attendees rented a house, which became the home base, allowing for more time to connect than shorter team events. “It’s great to be able to socialize over a longer period of time during big group games, meals, and downtime,” said Alex Huang, Project Engineer.
Great ski conditions offered a variety of activities from downhill skiing to cross-country skiing and group hikes across the wintery setting. There was a variety of interests and skill levels among the group, so attendees always had company for an activity on or off the slopes. Whether you were experienced or trying out a new skill, you had someone to join you.
Hitting the Slopes in Steamboat Springs
Across the country, our West Coast ski trip brought together an even larger group to conquer Steamboat for DMSki. The 40 attendees, including DMC team members and their guests, rented a spacious house. It was a great setting for both organized meals and spontaneous hangouts.
Although the snow conditions were not ideal, it didn’t slow anyone down. “We still skied, people just generally had to be a little bit more careful due to lack of snow,” said Gabby Martinez, Senior Project Engineer. Attendees adapted to the conditions and made the most of enjoying it together.
Off the mountain, the group found plenty to do. Evenings were filled with group games and memorable moments like impromptu yoga sessions after a long day of skiing. While the weather didn’t completely cooperate, it created opportunities to connect and relax together off the ski run.
Core Values from Base to Summit
Traditions like DMSki and DMSkeast offer opportunities for team members to create memories together while doing something they enjoy outside of work. Whether shredding the mountain or cooking meals together, these events reinforce DMC core values like “have fun” and “make things happen.” Ski season may be winding down, but we’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to bring the team together—on or off the slopes.
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