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Sup NS's. I've been thinking about about University and still have no fucking ideas what I want to do so I'm thinking of getting some life experience before I go in. I'll be 17 when I graduate in November ( Australian school year). Over my summer/Christmas break I was over in Canada teaching skiing for a couple months ( I'm a dual citizen so work visas for Canada don't really matter for me) and it was shit tonnes of fun. I'm planning on going back once I finish up and doing a season. My grandparents own a place on the hill and they said I could stay in so rent will be free. After I finish up the season, I kinda want to do a first trip around to some mountains.

I have an uncle who lives up in Powell River (a couple hours on a ferry to the north of Vancouver) who used to be a wood shop teacher at the local highschool. I'm thinking of buying a van and converting it into a camper. Also could do a bus if there is a good enough deal or have a crew. Try to get a job in Powell River to keep saving over the summer. From there probably buy an ikon pass out something similar and ski all through the a
West coast hopefully down to Squaw or mammoth.

Just wanted to throw it out there and get some opinions. What kinda budget would this require as well? Given I make about 400 every two weeks teaching skiing. Also does anyone have info about international driver's licences. How young can you be to have one?

**This thread was edited on Feb 25th 2018 at 12:54:45am
Feb 25 2018 12:52AM
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According to this site: https://www.usa.gov/visitors-driving
Driving laws vary from state to state and you'd need contact your MOT? (who issues driver’s licenses down there) to get an IDP (international driving permit)

I think your trip sounds great, do it.
Feb 25 2018 1:13AM
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mystery3According to this site: https://www.usa.gov/visitors-driving
Driving laws vary from state to state and you'd need contact your MOT? (who issues driver’s licenses down there) to get an IDP (international driving permit)

I think your trip sounds great, do it.


I checked with the Australian Gov. I have to be 18 to get my international license. I don't actually need one to drive for 3 months. Might just take the risk. Probably going to biking around a lot as well in the summer so should be fine. Might even be worth buying a already converted van/bus to avoid material costs. Just an idea. Thanks for your help tho
Feb 26 2018 5:16AM
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if you have an Australian full license you can just straight swap it for a Canadian one after this little test that they just give you the answers to.
Then you can drive as much as you like all in canada and the states
Feb 26 2018 5:26AM
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mulchbrainif you have an Australian full license you can just straight swap it for a Canadian one after this little test that they just give you the answers to.
Then you can drive as much as you like all in canada and the states

I'll only have my P plates. Do they care I don't have my full open license you reckon'?
Feb 27 2018 3:25AM
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-arc-I'll only have my P plates. Do they care I don't have my full open license you reckon'?


I think it has to be a full license. But Im not 100% sure. One thing to be aware of too is getting insurance for the car. is expensive and im not sure how it would go without a full license . So if you can get you full before hand its probably better
Feb 27 2018 3:28AM
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mulchbrainI think it has to be a full license. But Im not 100% sure. One thing to be aware of too is getting insurance for the car. is expensive and im not sure how it would go without a full license . So if you can get you full before hand its probably better


It won't be possible, I have to be 20 to take my open license test. I'll be about 17 when I go over.
Feb 27 2018 3:30AM
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-arc-It won't be possible, I have to be 20 to take my open license test. I'll be about 17 when I go over.


All this said , you will find a way to do the stuff you want too. Good luck dude it will be fun
Feb 27 2018 7:21AM
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