Replying to Moving to a ski town

Hey ladies

Ever since I was in junior high Ive wanted to move to a skitown and do a season, to properly learn how to ski and have fun. Now when Im finally done with school I feel sort of "now or never", and I have started to calculate how much money I would have to save up for the big move. My dream has always been to go to Whistler, and since I am a European citizen under 30 I can get a working visa for a year in Canada pretty easily.

My question to you is basically: how many of you have moved to a skitown to work?
Also, I would love to hear your stories, tell me about your experiences!

Was it difficult to find a job? How much money am I expect to approximately pay in rent, season passes, living expenses etc? What was the best and worst experiences you have had living in a skitown, working and living? Do you have any inside tips on how to survive without dying from cold/alcohol poisoning/STDs/avalanches/whatever?

Basically, what did you wish you had known before you moved (that you know now)!