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What are the advantages of being a ski bum?

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steezyjibber
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I have to write an article on this topic tomorrow. Figured there's no better place to ask than NS.

In your opinion, what are the advantages of being a ski bum?
Jan 13 2014 7:10PM
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doyle.
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ski a lot
Jan 13 2014 7:12PM
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jtomtog
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Skiing for dirt cheap and getting a ton of sessions in
Jan 13 2014 7:34PM
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Mr.DarthVader
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doing something you love everyday you can
Jan 13 2014 7:41PM
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FP_rida
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depends on the level of bum. in the most severe case of bum you have zero responsibilities, nothing to worry about but finding 2$ in change in the parking lot so you can buy a 40 oz pbr, skiing all the fuckin time. in the level of bumming ive done the perks are skiing lots, doing what you want with who you want, and seeing all the different places. but then theres the bum who crashes your couch for 2 months, skis for 5 days, eats your food, drinks your tequila, and then acts like you are the selfish one when you ask for some bux for the power bill (cuz not like his ass was on the couch all day playing skate with the lights and heater on while you were at work...)

Jan 13 2014 7:52PM
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CJ_S
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I'm sensing some resentment.
Jan 13 2014 7:59PM
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freestyler540
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you get to live life and not live to make a living
Jan 13 2014 8:00PM
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406
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laps on
laps on
laps


Jan 13 2014 8:32PM
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MAWman
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when theres 18" on a Tuesday

And the storm only called for 6", so literally NO ONE is at the mountain!!!

Also riding that Wednesday and Thursday are usually biticin as well

Jan 13 2014 8:38PM
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LucasTrent
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u get to ski....
Jan 13 2014 8:46PM
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PartyHon
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no showers




hate those things
Jan 13 2014 8:49PM
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Miomo
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Human interaction while wearing less than two layers is rare, so hygiene isn't a necessity.
Jan 13 2014 8:50PM
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milk_man
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That sounds more like an alcoholic
Jan 13 2014 9:54PM
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CJ_S
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A thrifty alcoholic.
Jan 13 2014 11:56PM
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3r1k
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Skiing... skiing... skiing... haha that's what a ski bum does, best advantage there is - you get to do what you love, and that's what makes you happy :)
Jan 14 2014 12:00AM
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steezyjibber
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Last minute bump! thanks for the input everyone
Jan 14 2014 8:46AM
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slav_slayer
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breakfast buffets
Jan 14 2014 8:52AM
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steezyjibber
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What do you mean? haha
Jan 14 2014 8:55AM
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N.L.
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the best part of being a ski bum is the traveling. you are as free as a bird.

if you tent in the woods below the hood glacier, but above govy camp, you can survive for about three days on camp foods. on the fourth day morning you go to the really nice hotel on with your clean collared shirt. pay for the breakfast buffet, and eat like you have been skiing all day and living in the woods for a week... then go sit in the hot tub... then take a shower in the basement...now its friday night and you can go down into town, find a chick to take you in, and you are on top of the world as a complete bum. i actually acquired a lift ticket for life at mount hood, love that place.
Jan 14 2014 9:34AM
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RubberSoul
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this is pretty much the primary plus (beside the obvious fact that skiing MORE in general is good)... skiing is like surfing in that the amazing days are painfully dependent on weather and timing. you can work a normal job and still ski plenty but there's no comparing that to having no job or other stuff to get in the way no matter what day the storm comes through. that's a complex subject that you can delve into for your essay

the downsides are pretty obvious, money problems, girls are harder to get when youre a bum, no long term stability, health insurance etc... all fixed if youre rich though! i skied with a few trust fund bums during my ski bumming time and those fuckers have it made
Jan 14 2014 11:09AM
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Craigskis
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Depends on your commitment to being a ski bum. True ski bums are a rarer & rare breed.

If you want to work part time living in staff housing earning under the poverty line then being a season ski season worker somewhere might be the choice for you.

But to those who are really committed, I mean really committed it is still plausible to live the life of a true ski bum. I've only ever met less than a handful how really qualify. Neil referenced in this video is one of them (not shown), but that's a whole other story...

Jan 14 2014 11:26AM
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chacha33
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Writing a paper and being a ski bum don't really go together all to well...


But if you really need something to put in your paper then just say you'll get mad +K on here
Jan 14 2014 11:35AM
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skiersupreme
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the real question is what are the disadvantages?
Jan 14 2014 11:36AM
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_69
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CJ_SI'm sensing some resentment.


We for sure need to hear the story behind the resentment
Apr 28 2015 10:43AM
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SkiThe603
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(Happiness
Freedom
Being broke
Apr 28 2015 11:06AM
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steezyjibber
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haha very random that this was bumped
Apr 28 2015 11:13AM
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theabortionator
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Meeting new people
Getting to ski all the time
Living a different lifestyle
Having a great time


There's no place I would rather be than working for little money in the mountains, living off cheap food, meeting awesome people, and getting out there on the slopes every day.

Maybe it's not for everyone but it's how I choose to live.
Apr 28 2015 12:25PM
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ny300z
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skiing all the time

the rest are big disadvantages IMO
Apr 28 2015 12:32PM
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Breaking_Rad
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You get to experience the most-intense hangovers only having enough $$$ to drink the ultra sub-premium beer and liquor.
Apr 28 2015 2:39PM
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Hoodliving
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CraigskisIf you want to work part time living in staff housing earning under the poverty line then being a season ski season worker somewhere might be the choice for you.


This is my life for the past 4 years on mt hood haha
Apr 28 2015 4:06PM
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