I just moved across the country to attend the University of Utah and pursue Chemical Engineering. Utah is amazing and I’m already loving my decision to come out here for college and the skiing.

My question is, is there any way to interlink my passion for skiing and ChemE? Is there any part of the ski industry that a Chemical Engineer would be needed. I’m interested in plastics engineering, maybe working with ski and snowboard bindings?

I don’t want to limit my ski season to a few days on the weekend and call it good. I’m a passionate skier and I don’t see that changing for the foreseeable future. How can I make this work? Ski bum? Ditch the major? Reality check? Thank you in advance for any replies!!