Gus Wagner

Beaver Creek Snowboard Instructor Gus Wagner

Matt Elston
Available to teach at Vail & Beaver Creek.
Matt Elston with Clients
Matt Elston
  • PSIA-AASI Certified Snowboard Level 1
  • Riding in Colorado since 2015
  • Beaver Creek Snowboard Instructor since 2020

From the resort, to the backcountry, to the terrain park, I have embraced all aspects of snowboarding. I love teaching others and learning new things. I specialize in helping students progress quickly with learning to ride, as well as freestyle snowboarding techniques. 

Professional Ski Instructors of America (Rocky Mountain Division) Certifications:

  • Assessing client’s needs/desires and customizing the experience to achieve their goals.
  • Helping riders of all ages to gain (or re-gain confidence.
  • Speed Control through turn shape enabling riders to explore the whole mountain
  • Patience & part-time “psychologist”

We had a blast with Gus. Compared to our first Snowboard Instructor, Gus was much more focused on our learning rather than just showing off.

Allie & Madison

Prices are the same for all Vail Mountain & Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School Guides & Instructors and are set by and paid to Vail Resorts.

The lowest rate is for advance off-peak bookings and the highest price is the holiday walk-up rate.

Please go to vail.com or beavercreek.com for actual rates.

Ski School sold out a lot in 2021-22. In an effort to attract more instructors, Vail Resorts has raised the starting salary to $20/hour,  but this is no guarantee that there won't be sell outs this season also. Be sure to BOOK EARLY to get the best rate and instructor availability.

Vail Resorts website has stated, "Gratuities for coaches are not a requirement but an appropriate and appreciated gesture. A 15-20% gratuity based on the cost of the lesson will make your coach feel very appreciated and valued."

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Please contact me if you have any questions or do not see availability on your desired date(s).  Past clients have priority booking for the dates we rode together last season.  In most cases, if I am unavailable, I can refer you to another top pro who will help you to achieve your riding goals.

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