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Skiing and making a living

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gbola
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what jobs in the ski industry or related to skiing can you make a living out of? which one of these jobs can make you the most money? is it impossible?
Jun 15 2017 4:22AM
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corona
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Related to skiing? Become a doctor. Good money there.
Jun 15 2017 6:38AM
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Mr.Bishop
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gbolawhat jobs in the ski industry or related to skiing can you make a living out of? which one of these jobs can make you the most money? is it impossible?

What do you define as "Make a living"?

Simple lifestyle and there is loads of jobs. Different if you're talking about being able to buy a Bugatti and ski.
Jun 15 2017 9:21AM
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gbola
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VinnieFRelated to skiing? Become a doctor. Good money there.


just make a descent income, like be able to live comfortably, yet still be able to ski a couple times a week. something you could grow old and do
Jun 15 2017 1:39PM
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OregonDead
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gbolajust make a descent income, like be able to live comfortably, yet still be able to ski a couple times a week. something you could grow old and do


Get a job for a school or a public agency or someplace (maybe even a private company) where you can build up a bank of vacation time and have flexibility with your winter schedule. Not hard to ski at least a couple days a week all season if you bank 16 hours of vacation a month plus all the holiday closures. Lots of options and if you can find something you feel good about doing it isn't that hard to stick around however long it takes to earn the maximum amount of vacation time.
Jun 15 2017 2:34PM
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Titus69
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Becoming a rep is a good start, do events, tell shop employees about products, etc. I know vp status jobs can ring in six figures though, even managing a ski shop can be good money.
Jun 15 2017 3:04PM
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hot.pocket
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Titus69I know vp status jobs can ring in six figures though


Damn that'd be nice.
Jun 16 2017 1:35PM
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Titus69
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hot.pocketDamn that'd be nice.


Definetly depends on the company for sure though.
Jun 16 2017 1:36PM
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skiznuts
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VinnieFRelated to skiing? Become a doctor. Good money there.


Specialize in acls.
Jun 16 2017 2:28PM
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freestyler540
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I work on commercial ships. Good money and winter layup gives me the whole winter off. Not skiing related, but your able to ski everyday
Jun 16 2017 2:34PM
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profa_212
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OregonDeadGet a job for a school or a public agency or someplace (maybe even a private company) where you can build up a bank of vacation time and have flexibility with your winter schedule. Not hard to ski at least a couple days a week all season if you bank 16 hours of vacation a month plus all the holiday closures. Lots of options and if you can find something you feel good about doing it isn't that hard to stick around however long it takes to earn the maximum amount of vacation time.


This is my plan. Good ole government. Stack up those vakay days over the summer and spend them on pow days in the winter. Plus I'll get holidays off.
Jun 16 2017 3:15PM
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gbola
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freestyler540I work on commercial ships. Good money and winter layup gives me the whole winter off. Not skiing related, but your able to ski everyday


what's an example of a job like this
Jun 17 2017 2:01PM
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freestyler540
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gbolawhat's an example of a job like this

Marine engineer, Navigating officer or deckhands
Jun 17 2017 5:57PM
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skiP.E.I.
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If you're fascinated with snow and weather, avalanche forecasting can be good. You won't get rich but you're on skis every day, analyze snow every day, and gain invaluable knowledge and experience. Unless I'm much mistaken, there is considerable demand for avalanche safety personnel anywhere there are big mountains.
Jun 19 2017 7:48PM
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50Kal
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freestyler540Marine engineer, Navigating officer or deckhands


How'd you get into that?
Jun 21 2017 2:38PM
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freestyler540
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50KalHow'd you get into that?

There are 5 marine institutes in Canada, but I guess you like in the US. I dont know any good schools in the US, but a quick google search turned up these schools.

https://www.csum.edu/web/academics/et/majors/marine-engineering-technology

This website can help:
http://educatingengineers.com/degrees/marine-engineering
Jun 22 2017 9:01AM
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oxiclean
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gbolawhat's an example of a job like this


Deadliest Catch
Jun 24 2017 10:18PM
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OldNJaded
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Working at the home hill for a pass, bar tending at night and all summer.
Jul 2 2017 11:39AM
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