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yungcigsmoker
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I'm graduating soon, and I plan on being a ski bum for a couple years. Don't lecture me on how I'm throwing my future away, or how I should just go to college, my heart is set and I have a back up plan just in case. I'd like to know what are the best resorts for employee housing. I ski mostly park, but I took a trip to Utah recently and fell in love with charging all over the mountain.
Apr 7 2015 10:53AM
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NMMedia
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I don't really have any advice for you, as I went to college strait out of high school. I just stopped by to let you know I'm envious as hell. I would have loved to do this strait out of high school, but I felt too much pressure from my parents to go on to higher education. Best of luck in your adventure!
Apr 7 2015 12:22PM
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3mania
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Two words.. Night job.
Apr 7 2015 12:29PM
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Dobber
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I'll be in the same situation next year. I might not be "bumming" because I have a good amount of money saved up, but it will be the greatest year of my life.
Planning on biking across the country June-Late July...then I'm going to take a trip to Europe. I'll get back a little before the season starts and I'll have to decide where to ski and work.
Apr 7 2015 12:41PM
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WI_skier
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DobberPlanning on biking across the country June-Late July.


Always been a dream of mine to do this, that would be so sick
Apr 7 2015 1:10PM
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Dobber
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an_suckAlways been a dream of mine to do this, that would be so sick


My uncle went from Maine to Washington with the wind in his face the whole time. Dude is a badass
Apr 7 2015 1:18PM
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MacColeman
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Im right with you man. Im moving to Colorado in august and just focusing on skiing for a year or two.
Apr 7 2015 7:08PM
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Drail
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Find a summer job that pays the big bucks and fuck working for the ski resort.

That being said, you're first year (or three) of ski bumming come with a learning curve. You're going to be a broke ass dirt bag. The plus side is that at your age, you're going to be a broke ass dirt bag no matter what you decide to do with your life. Might as well have a kick ass time skiing all winter during the young, poor, dirt bag stage of your life (generally lasts until your early 20''s - mid to late 20's for those stubborn enough... er, I mean G enough).
Apr 7 2015 9:01PM
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coldcuts69
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Someone already mentioned this, but I'm re-iterating because its too true! A night job wherever you're at is gonna be essential. Best of luck dude!
Apr 8 2015 1:07PM
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PM4FreeJiberish
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Why not just go to a college where you can ski? College is super fun so its basically best of both worlds.
Apr 8 2015 2:01PM
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DFJ
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What are some good night or late afternoon jobs to look for?
Apr 8 2015 7:35PM
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japanada
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Im a night manager/auditor here at a hotel, needless to say I havnt had to work before 3pm, save a few shifts when I was covering for other people in 3 seasons! Pay is good, hours rock, plus its something that can travel with you from spot to spot.
Apr 8 2015 8:29PM
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DFJ
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How much do lifties actually get to ski (and paid)?

I assume it is more than a regular hour job, but less than a pure ski bum job?
Apr 8 2015 10:41PM
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Chubz.
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Im doing a similar thing next winter.


Our plan is to rent a house in SLC and get jobs around the area to fund our skiing and just shred all winter. Stoked on you bro!
Apr 8 2015 11:02PM
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TheBigApple
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DFJHow much do lifties actually get to ski (and paid)?

I assume it is more than a regular hour job, but less than a pure ski bum job?


Minimum wage, and get to ski when they are not working, so maybe an hour a day and then 3 days a week otherwise.
Apr 8 2015 11:11PM
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yungcigsmoker
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PM4FreeJiberishWhy not just go to a college where you can ski? College is super fun so its basically best of both worlds.


I will eventually have to do something in my life. When I am done with my ski bumming phase, I will most likely go to trade school. I have the academic skills of a fourth grader. I'm dumber than a pile of bricks. College, and just "learning" in general is something I'm just not cut out for.
Apr 8 2015 11:16PM
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TheBigApple
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Chupa_ChupsI will eventually have to do something in my life. When I am done with my ski bumming phase, I will most likely go to trade school. I have the academic skills of a fourth grader. I'm dumber than a pile of bricks. College, and just "learning" in general is something I'm just not cut out for.


I'm glad you acknowledge that. Way to many people are going to University these days, it's washed out and a degree has become almost meaningless, even in many fields that were once deemed prestigious.
Apr 12 2015 3:01PM
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PurpD
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I work at Snowbird in one of the restaurants around 25 hours a week and go to school full time. I work 5pm-10pm so I can ski all day then go directly to work. Restaurants are easy as fuck as long as you have a pulse and the resorts around Salt Lake pay fairly well and give you a free pass, though the problem is finding cheep housing near the resort because most don't offer employee housing. If you are willing to drive 40+ minutes a day to work and ski, rent in Salt Lake and the surrounding areas are fairly cheep, you can split a 2 bedroom apartment for like $400/mo each.

Best of luck to you bro, I'm super jealous
Apr 14 2015 2:32PM
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r._ed
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Whistler staff housing is epic, around 1500 people crammed in 7 neighbouring buildings. Plus whistler is sick if you like charging, but its expensive
Apr 14 2015 11:03PM
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