How to move out west

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Currently living in Montreal Canada, and it is looking like my next semesters of trade school are going to be online (no point to online hands-on work) so I am committed to moving to the west coast for this ski season. I Have two homies from Vermont joining for the trip and we plan on driving out, looking for work, followed by a residence. Preferably on-mountain resort work with all benefits included (szn pass ect). I have experience as a Freeride coach on the east coast (mostly junior) competition circuit. Currently working at a bike shop as a mechanic full time in Montreal and hoping to transfer those skills to the West next summer. We don't have too much of a plan but I'm a dual citizen so working in USA is no problem legally. The West coast is big and could be challenging to navigate as a northeaster. Utah looks tight and slc is close to the mountains, but I'm here to ask for advice on locations, tips, and any past experiences from people who've made the trek out west, or moved from Canada to the United States.
 
I mean the border is closed IDK how your gonna make it here.

I'd move to Trail BC in a second if I was you. All the cucks live in Rossland and Nelson. Trail is the best city in Canada IMO.
 
14153741:PeppermillReno said:
I mean the border is closed IDK how your gonna make it here.

I'd move to Trail BC in a second if I was you. All the cucks live in Rossland and Nelson. Trail is the best city in Canada IMO.
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Reading comprehension is your friend.

He's a dual citizen, he can get in just fine. If he were simply a tourist that would be a different story.

You're suggestion of moving to BC is solid though so credit where credit is due. I'd also recommend going to BC.
 
Living in Salt Lake and commuting up to PC like a lot of people do has become a bit frusturating and troublesome lately, some of my fellow coach coworkers got delayed to work on training mornings by hours when its a full blow powder panic. Try and be somewhat near-er to the resorts if youre gonna work in town or coach. Like i live 30 minutes away from Park City in Heber and some mornings it takes me an hour or so to get into town without traffic early as heck and its even more brutal at 7am. Park City has some really bad congestion issues, and its multiplied with everyone trying to get to the resorts to work or ski.

yeah lots of early as fuck commutes for either coaching or working or just skiing in general but theres tons of jobs out here still and plenty of housing. Just be smart about getting to work and whatnot and holding up that end of the deal. i greenskeep all summer and coach in the winter as well. So if you head this way maybe and might need a job in the winter, our team is always looking for a few more coaches.

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**This post was edited on Jun 29th 2020 at 8:53:46pm
 
oh and try to carpool going up to the cottonwoods, maybe pick up a hitchhiker, or take the bus up if youre gonna go solo.
 
Might be worth trying to find a job in advance. It always helps. But you seem semi versatile. There's always seasonal work options around ski towns too. And if you're closer to a city even more general options.

Def recommend geting a good road trip in. North America is fucking huge. Make sure your car is decent and get sendy. Do some camping and hiking, take some random roads. Have an adventure.

As far as moving it's pretty mellow. Most people are really only like "why didn't I do this sooner". Lots of other folks doing the same thing. Rent important and can be pricey. I'd budget your rent for a month plus, in addition to anything you might spend on the road trip etc. Leave yourself in a good spot so you don't end up desperate and stressed out.

Do fun shit, talk to strangers, make new friends, enjoy yourself.

Good luck!
 
14153762:Pachankz said:
homeless at first?
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Im currently looking for a white camper shell to throw on the back of my 03 ford ranger. Homeless, but I'l have the truck.
 
Step 1: secure promising resort job online

step 2: move into employee housing at ski town

step 3: work 50 hour weeks. Barely ski.

step 4: develop Ketamine addiction

step 5: go over the edge one night, leave the shackles of civilization and capitalism behind. Journey into the untamed mountains and begin your new life as a free soul living in the true west.

step 6: ???????

step 7:

Fulfillment.
 
First step is a quick geography lesson about the west coast. The west coast is actually the places that have Pacific Ocean coastline. Think about the places that have both mountains and Pacific Ocean beaches and you will be on the right track. Basically California, Oregon, Washington, BC, and Alaska are the places where you can ski and go to the ocean in the same day. Look how far Utah is from the ocean it is not even in the same time zone
 
14153756:vibecheck said:
Move to idaho u wont regret it , depending on where u go
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I second this. Here is my advice:

1. Drive to Sandpoint.

2. Get some cheap place to live near base of Schweitzer or in town.

3. Work in Bike shop in Sandpoint of Schweitzer during the summer. Also chill by the lake all summer.

4. Work as a coach or something during the winter.

Schweitzer is dumping a shit ton of money to build out their operations and is probably hiring for stuff. Sandpoint is also super low key and you wont have the crowds of CO or UT. Also, check up on Craigslist for some cheap jet skis, they are fun as hell to bomb around Lake Pend Oreille or down at Couer D' Alene.
 
14153756:vibecheck said:
Move to idaho u wont regret it , depending on where u go
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14153889:SuspiciousFish said:
I second this. Here is my advice:

1. Drive to Sandpoint.

2. Get some cheap place to live near base of Schweitzer or in town.

3. Work in Bike shop in Sandpoint of Schweitzer during the summer. Also chill by the lake all summer.

4. Work as a coach or something during the winter.

Schweitzer is dumping a shit ton of money to build out their operations and is probably hiring for stuff. Sandpoint is also super low key and you wont have the crowds of CO or UT. Also, check up on Craigslist for some cheap jet skis, they are fun as hell to bomb around Lake Pend Oreille or down at Couer D' Alene.
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Im not sure about Idaho, the snow is always to fluffy, the people are way to nice, the mountains have way to many trees and you might just like it to much. Only thing missing is the ocean like what was stated above. Good luck with your journey.
 
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