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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 [...]

Some of the most personal and intimate moments we have as mountain folk are the times of quiet and introspection in the midst of beautiful scenery.  This in of itself may be one of the main draws to living in mountain communities.  From cross country skiing in Grand County, backpacking in the Maroon Bells, or [...]

Working from home affords many conveniences, and with fewer resources and space available in the mountains, Internet jobs are a logical choice in supplementing or replacing your income entirely. There are many avenues one could take to earn a reputable living online, some were given in part 1, and I just felt compelled to share [...]

October 16th marked the first day of the rest of my life, for this is the season of tele.  For those uninitiated, telemarking is a form of backcountry skiing in which the heel does not safely clamp down in a binding.  No friends, your heel is as free as a jay bird on a spring [...]