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If you love to ski, finding a job at a ski resort is an ideal situation for you. Not only will you get to spend time doing what you love, you will be getting paid to do it, and you will probably get other perks like free ski passes at the resort where you work. [...]

Here’s some interesting statistics on pro sports. Check out the numbers of people and dollar amounts involved. Now if we only cared as much about education as we do about being entertained… Via: ABC Tickets

Forget fad diets and trendy exercise gurus. The real keys to healthy living are the ones you – and everyone else – already know. Simply eat moderate portions of a variety of foods and get regular exercise. And if you’re going to exercise, it may as well be fun. Take a look at how many [...]

Finding the best job so get at a ski resort is largely reliant on why you want to work there.  Assuming that you don’t want to launch a career, then you are probably looking to take advantage of the atmosphere, the discounts on ski equipment, and of course the slopes themselves.  If you haven’t taken [...]

Anyone who loves the outdoors would likely thrive with a number of different mountain jobs. If you have a knack for the outdoors, then you may wish to consider a mountain job yourself. Mountain jobs that can combine the outside with a paycheck can vary depending on the time of year it is so your [...]

Perhaps the most sought after position on the mountain, ski school instructor, is not only the most popular (read: competitive) job but also the one with the highest longevity.  From helping brand-new skiers and riders sort out their gear, ride lifts, apply sunscreen, and fall gracefully to encouraging more advanced skiers to push their limits [...]

“Are you going home for Christmas?” I asked my co-worker, fellow lift-operator Ryan. “Nah, too expensive.  Besides, I have to work Christmas Day,” he replied. Thus began a series of similar conversations held between myself and most of my co-workers.  Working at a ski resort, while having many perks, also required working all the holidays.  [...]

One of the first sensations to be perceived by most when venturing to the mountainous regions of the world would likely be the overwhelming sense of peace and tranquility that they bestow. The clean air, breathtaking views, and rejuvenating spirit of nature are just a few of the elements you’ll find here that all work [...]

As the snow begins to fall, there is a stir in the ice climbing community.  The question on many minds is “Is __(insert climbing area)__ in yet?” “In” is a term that is used when the flow of water (whether it be from snow melt or a naturally occurring source such as a stream or [...]

When a lot of people break down camp from their hometowns to set up shop in the more glaciated states, a common first-time employer is their local ski mountain.  With positions ranging from slinging coffee at the local café to public relations and marketing (for the bigger resorts), the skiing industry is not only an [...]