Is Whistler Viable for 18 year olds???

Sorry I can't be of much help here, but VISA's for aussies can be tough? Okay I thought they were piss easy, and that your government must be giving out some kinda wage incentives to Canadian resorts, because you fuckers are everywhere! Not saying its a bad thing, but yah seriously I havn't been to or heard of one single big mountain resort out in Western Canada that isn't staffed by like 80% of you guys. I've heard its pretty tough for a Canadian out there to get a no experience job at a resort out there, unless they have plenty of experience. You need to talk to some of the Aussies that are doing this, maybe its some kinda secret Idk, but it definitely seems like a pretty popular option for you fellows to come out here, living and working at the many different big mountain resorts. I've always wanted to do it, cause they pay you, you get a free pass and alot of them have staff accomadation, seems like a fucking season long party bud, and ya'll seem to be loving it. Here's a few articles on it, even one specifically for whistler that im gonna read into now, maybe its only for older aussies taking a break or just graduation from college? Idk we'll see.

http://www.traveller.com.au/aussie-invasion-why-we-took-over-whistralia-20ckx

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/why-australian-dudebros-use-canadian-ski-towns-as-a-never-ending-bachelor-party

http://www.explore-mag.com/the-australian-invasion

http://www.snowseasoncentral.com/work-a-winter-snow-season-in-canada

Nah dude seems totally viable for 18yr olds, you'll probably just be kinda missing out on a bunch thanks to our drinking age of 19, thats just the bars and stuff though im sure the dorm's are party central and im sure there's plenty of other aussies willing to commit a minor crime for you. Here's a great site that apparently helps you guys out alot, linked there by one of those articles;

http://www.iep.org.au/homev3_flash.asp

I_Swear_I_SkiSo basically we are coming to the end of a season and the beginning of freedom for myself and 5 other young gentlemen.


Please keep in mind that we are Australian so VISAs can be quite tough.

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VISA's for Australians tough? Half of all employees at Whistler are Australian, not just on the mountain, but also most of the hotels and restaurants. There is even an Australian day at Whistler.

in the same boat, not sure if it's possible as housing is difficult to come by

I did it all last season at 18, was Canadian and had a way into a place. Biggest thing for jobs and housing though is getting there early. If you get there after the mountain opens you're likely hopeless

I'm the same age and I was thinking about doing the same thing. Interested to see what you do

Try and get hired by whis. I'm 17 and got hired as a lifty so

It depends heavily on what your expectations of "a lifestyle" are.

I'm Australian and I've been over to Whistler twice over the past 3 or so years (when i was 19 & 21).

In terms of getting a visa - Its easy (as long as you haven't been caught drink driving or had to appear before a court).

Both times when entering Canada via Vancouver I was questions somewhat heavily regarding why I came to Canada. Once i showed them proof of my exit flight & accom. they were pretty chill. I'm fairly sure they were just ensuring I wasn't going to stay in the country for years without leaving.

I'd try and sort the Visa out as early as possible (do it before HSC, because doing it in October might be too late). I'd also try and get accom. before then.

You would certainly like Whistler, and thousands of people just like you make it work every year.
However, I would recommend working at a resort in Alberta. I get the impression from your post that drinking age matters to you, and in Alberta that is 18.(I seriously advise against heavy drinking ifyou're trying to save money and maximize your ski time).
The minimum wage in Alberta is higher, and there is less tax.
Resorts to look at In Alberta would be
Lake Louise (good park, solid big mountain terrain, access to epic backcountry within an hours' drive) ,
Sunshine Village(usually open earliest in the season, great park, very crowded, probably the most 'Whistler-esque' option in Ab),
Marmot Basin (can't give any info on this but I know it's a big mountain)
and Castle Mountain Resort (Very small resort in terms of infrastructure, but has epic in bounds big-mountain skiing, is hardly ever busy, gets excellent quality powder and has some great backcountry skiing close by.Castle has a small, but decent park, which is never crowded. Not much of a party scene or village, it's more of a back woodsy resort. It's also about an hour from Fernie, BC which is a bigger resort with more of a party scene.)

Also if you're working, I'd recommend looking for a job in the Food and Beverage side of things at a place that opens in the afternoon/evening. That way you can sleep in if you need to, ride during the day and work at night. Depending on your job, you might get tip-outs.
If you do want to work in BC, I'd recommend Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, Red Mountain or Fernie over Whistler, unless you are fully dedicated to park skiing.
Feel free to DM me if you have questions.

You'll be fine. I went when I was 19 and had a few mates that were 18. They had a blast


Plenty of house parties around whistler. And always easy to find someone to buy you booze.

Whistler is definitely doable at 18 just get yourself a fake ID for going to bars and clubs if you need it or borrow a friends. Apart from that accommodation and a job shouldn't be an issue as long as you get on it a good bit before the season starts

But if you are still worried just come to Europe! Get a job somewhere in the French alps some of the biggest resorts in the world with some of the best terrain and you definitely won't need to speak French (get a job in an English Chalet or Bar). Cheaper flights out and drinking age is always 18 or younger in some countries (and the food is better too)

I don't mean to be a dick here, but why wouldn't it be viable?

You might want to make sure you have a bit saved up in an emergency fund just incase it all goes to shit, but otherwise fuckin send it dude