Go ahead and check out, “In search of a great ski town” in the TGR Forums.
Anyone participating in the TGR forums most likely considers skiing to be way more than a fleeting pastime, but as you can see by this forum thread, they also feel strongly about their communities, finding a home, and putting down some roots.
Here is a letter to the editor in the Aspen Daily News, Thanks, Aspen, by Troy Rayburn
Small excerpt …
“But, what really makes Aspen special and wonderful? The people. In this age of cynicism, it sounds kind of dorky, I know, but it’s true. I will never forget the great people of Aspen and the entire Roaring Fork Valley. These good people contributed to my life more than any words I could muster to express my appreciation.”
Nice letter. As a local, after a period of time, you often realize there is way more to a ski town then just skiing.
I found this blog entry many months ago while doing some research for mountain lifestyles. I thought this was great. This Steamboat Springs resident truly captures the feelings of a passionate ski town local.
Starts like this, “It happens to me several times a week, it is usually something simple but every time it happens I feel lucky that we live in Steamboat. I’m not talking about powder days, epic bike rides, pulling a particularly big fish out of the river or any of the countless obvious reasons that we are so fortunate to call Steamboat home. I am talking about the subtle things you notice as part of daily life as a Steamboat Local like:”
Read on …There is something about Steamboat
For recent college grads not quite ready to settle down or professionals seeking a break from their full-time careers, ski town living for a season (at least it starts that way) has always been a popular option. For others, it’s a complete lifestyle change they’re after …the desire to move to a small mountain town while keeping their career intact. The good news for anyone considering either option, the job market up here is hot!
Beyond the obvious goal of connecting employers and job seekers, my own personal goal for MountainJobs.com is to bring together those who truly love the mountains, and are dedicated to finding a way to make or keep them their home.
