Dependable resort to work at?

[brogoldenhair]

I'm going to be spending one whole season at a resort working and skiing as much as I can. No idea where yet. I need to plan far in advance, and I don't want to get shafted by a shitty season. Does anyone know much about where would be best? Need dependable snow, big mountain terrain, and decent job (id be trying to work for the resort and live in employee housing).

 

[WoFIowz]

Someone a few months back was talking about Jackson Hole and how they got a job there with housing. I would expect that you would have to apply pretty early for a place like that tho. Good luck on your search!

 

[Mingg]

If you're looking for a longer season, you could look into Timberline since they're open in the summer. I've never skied there in the winter so I'm not able to comment on how the terrain is but they do get a shit ton of snow.

 

[50Kal]

It’s always a dice game when it comes to skiing season. Everywhere will eventually have a bad season. The best thing to do is save as much money in summer/fall as you can, and pray for snow.

 

[Avifarer]

Work trail crew at sunshine village. Start mid to end of october, usually get laid off in april, but can ski until the end of may.

Work hard, get to ski just as much, sometimes more than patrol, and dont have to deal with the public

 

[theabortionator]

It’s always a dice game when it comes to skiing season. Everywhere will eventually have a bad season. The best thing to do is save as much money in summer/fall as you can, and pray for snow.

Yeah this is pretty true.

I think if you have a specific jib you want to work, or location you want to live base it off that and hope the snow comes.

Jobs start to go up in sept. Most go up in october. It depends on the type of job you want. Check indeed/simply hired or Vail etc. websites for jobs in those resort groups.

I would apply to multiple places and either go where you get a job, or if you get multiple offers choose the best one. Employee housing can be tight in the big ski towns. Make sure to ask if they have employee housing. Some departments hold down more rooms than others. IF you don't have any particular skills that make you a real asset for whatever job get in early. Good idea anyway but if you're going to be on the same playing field with everyone else, get in early.

Check craiglist etc in prospective areas. See what the housing market is like. Are you moving solo? Do you have friends that are keen? Obviously 2 or 3 br places are going to be way cheaper for you than a studio. Plan ahead in case employee housing isn't an option. Some massive resorts don't even have employee housing. Some have it but it's very very tight.

Good luck!