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Help me plan winter in europe

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milotv34
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Hey ns. I am an 18 year old high school graduate, and I am taking a gap year. My goal is to spend as much of this upcoming ski season as possible in the alps. The problem I'm currently facing is that I am broke, and working a 9-5 isn't changing that too quick. Tell me how I can get a job there with free room and board, and what resorts i should look at, etc. any help is good
Thanks
Aug 27 2024 9:39PM
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Dlonetti
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just be rich like @caveman31 apparently
Aug 27 2024 9:49PM
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caveman31
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Dlonettijust be rich like @caveman31 apparently


The dilemma of not being able to choose your parents
Aug 27 2024 10:11PM
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caveman31
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On a real note try to learn the language and learn some skills before going. Also Workaway is a great site to find work abroad if you’re willing to pay like 50$ for a subscription
Aug 27 2024 10:23PM
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kalle.
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riksgränsen in may is all you need to know.
Aug 28 2024 7:03AM
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KungKalmar
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@fabbe it's not me who is always recomending that nice little ski resort in the north. haha
Aug 28 2024 10:14AM
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michael_bc
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Do you have a passport or work visa that will let you work in one of the Alpine countries?
Aug 28 2024 12:03PM
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BallClapper
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caveman31On a real note try to learn the language and learn some skills before going. Also Workaway is a great site to find work abroad if you’re willing to pay like 50$ for a subscription


Duolingo. Used that before my Spain trip and it even teaches you how to hit on babes. Don't get me started on Latinas.
Aug 28 2024 12:13PM
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PartyBullshiit
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BallClapperDuolingo. Used that before my Spain trip and it even teaches you how to hit on babes. Don't get me started on Latinas.

You mean Hispanic girls.



Latinas are from Latin America.
Aug 28 2024 2:10PM
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BallClapper
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PartyBullshiitYou mean Hispanic girls.



Latinas are from Latin America.


Hey, I'm a little retarded.
Aug 28 2024 10:43PM
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xblth
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Innsbruck is pretty international in that sense so you might be able to find something there if you’re lucky.
Don’t fucking go near switzerland. there’s no way you’ll possibly be able to afford switzerland without swiss education and a swiss job (except maybe maybe as an instructor if they provide you with a room).
Actually, a lot of resorts here provide rooms for their instructors so that might be a good option.
Aug 30 2024 1:43PM
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Frombrumtobrazil
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If you don’t have an EU passport it’s gonna be very tricky. Even as a UK passport holder it was significantly easier to get a visa for Canada than any of the EU countries. If you’re set on Europe then you need to apply for every job under the sun ASAP, especially if you don’t speak a European language as that will significantly limit your ability to get a job. Honestly probably easier to have a sham marriage with a buddy with a EU passport than get a visa as a foreigner.
Aug 30 2024 2:50PM
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Frombrumtobrazil
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If you aren’t set on the alps then Canada is a good option, I think as an American (I’m guessing as your home resort is Titcomb) that should be fairly easy.

Japan is also pretty easy and most places in areas like Niseko will give you room and board included with the Job but pay very poorly - my brother was out there this winter and paid like $4 an hour.

Tbh though if I were you I’d look closer to home (again assuming you’re American). Personally I would kill to be able to do a season in so many US resorts and you won’t have to worry about Visa, speaking a foreign language, ludicrously expensive plane tickets (especially if you’re bringing skis). Tahoe in Utah, Jackson hole Wyoming, any of the Colorado resorts - you guys are blessed with so much great skiing.
Aug 30 2024 2:55PM
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Frombrumtobrazil
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FrombrumtobrazilIf you don’t have an EU passport it’s gonna be very tricky. Even as a UK passport holder it was significantly easier to get a visa for Canada than any of the EU countries. If you’re set on Europe then you need to apply for every job under the sun ASAP, especially if you don’t speak a European language as that will significantly limit your ability to get a job. Honestly probably easier to have a sham marriage with a buddy with a EU passport than get a visa as a foreigner.


A job will enable you to get a visa**
Aug 30 2024 2:56PM
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creaturelo
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thats so exciting!
innsbruck is a very 'beginner friendly' zone to be in if you haven't spent much time in europe, particularly german speaking countries. it's got a strong scene and theres tons of great people, and can be fairly affordable.
switzerland is super expensive and from what i understand more difficult to get a working visa in than austria, italy, or germany.
there's also quite a few little ski areas throughout bavaria, not as trendy or famous, but it's skiing and could be a fun experience to go work at one of them. super close to switzerland and austria, and maybe on the easier side for finding housing. would be a larger language barrier than the more tourist heavy and urban places though
Aug 30 2024 4:06PM
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PeppermillReno
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Make sure they have snow Europe is miserable these days during low snow seasons.
Sep 1 2024 11:05PM
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Joerga
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Try to find a job as a park shaper. They don’t pay much but you usuall get accommodation and lift tickets for at least one resort. Just hit up all the parks, especially the bigger ones asap, or try one of the bigger companies that build multiple parks in the alps like QParks https://jobs.youngmountain.com/
Sep 3 2024 4:06PM
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Rodigan
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The Alps cover 8 countries, pick one and then make plans. When you get there don’t call it ‘Europe’ otherwise the locals will hate you. If you don’t speak another language try a UK based company like crystal ski who house their reps in resort.
Sep 4 2024 9:49AM
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Dlonetti
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JoergaTry to find a job as a park shaper. They don’t pay much but you usuall get accommodation and lift tickets for at least one resort. Just hit up all the parks, especially the bigger ones asap, or try one of the bigger companies that build multiple parks in the alps like QParks https://jobs.youngmountain.com/


This is a cool organization. Id like to do seasons in europe down the line especially as a shaper and this seems like a good way to get in as one
Sep 4 2024 10:25AM
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