I got a park crew job at the local mountain...
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steezy.stew
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prepare to be very frustrated by burnt out park managers and lazy cat drivers.
good luck
good luck
I don't see why you would regret it. If you don't like it you don't have to do it again.
Honestly it really depends on the mountain and you, your work ethic and expectations.The daily schedule of someone on the park crew varies as much as the mountains do.
I know people who did it for a year and were over it, I know people that got hooked and will work in the parks as long as they can.
I think this is my 11th season right now. Sure I get frustrated sometimes, I'm not spinning non stop laps all day either, but I at the end of the day, I still love it.
Have a good time, try not to let any bullshit bring you down, and at the end of the season see where you're at.
Good luck.
Honestly it really depends on the mountain and you, your work ethic and expectations.The daily schedule of someone on the park crew varies as much as the mountains do.
I know people who did it for a year and were over it, I know people that got hooked and will work in the parks as long as they can.
I think this is my 11th season right now. Sure I get frustrated sometimes, I'm not spinning non stop laps all day either, but I at the end of the day, I still love it.
Have a good time, try not to let any bullshit bring you down, and at the end of the season see where you're at.
Good luck.
RoidedSasquatch
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How would I go about getting a park crew job? I'm a broke uni student who needs a job and I'd love to do something related to my favourite thing in the world. Park crew would be perfect and I'm completely willing to do hard work and work difficult hours.
brotherdad
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13524491:RoidedSasquatch said:
Get to know the park crew + manager this season. Making connections is the best way to go about acquiring a ski industry job.
arnie_grape
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13524245:steezy.stew said:
13524556:DINKLEBERG said:
this and this.
also don't be a fucking bum. park crews generally have shitty reps at hills so if you work hard and be a likable, polite worker it will be easy to stick out in a good way.
steeze_louise
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try take suggestions for features from the local skiers.
13524491:RoidedSasquatch said:
13524556:DINKLEBERG said:
This
13524573:FROGGINBULLFISH said:
And this
There is never a shortage of people who want a park crew job. A big chunk of them don't work out. They like the idea of being on park crew, but not all the work involved. For the ones that do, it's an awesome gig. But that's why you definitely want to show your face in the park, get to know the crew. As far as people with 0 experience, a lot of times they'll go with the person they know.
Also consider working another job to get your foot in the door. Apply for the park job as well, but just have something else as a back up. If you get another job there, mention your interest in the park job. Offer to help if they need a hand, ever. Maybe moving features etc. Maybe they will be doing a big build and need some extra hands and you can pick up a few actual hours working on the crew. If you get a shot like that, work hard.
Things like that go a long way. You'll already be an employee of the mountain, know the park crew, have been working with the park crew, and they'll know your a hard worker. Nothing is guaranteed but that's probably the best bet.
I'd say apply to several mountains as it can be a tough job to get, especially if you're set on one place. Unfortunately that might not be an option for you with school. IF there is anything else pretty close consider applying because the more places you put in for, the better shot you have.
If somebody decides to give you a shot, kill it. Work your ass off. If you don't like it, do your best anyway. Try and finish off the season hard, leave on good terms, and take it as an experience.
Best of luck!
Are you terrified of shovels and do you hate cold, early mornings? If you answered yes to these, then you'll regret it, otherwise, probably not.
Biggest misconception people have with the park crew is that all they do is ski around not doing anything. What they don't realize (or see) is the several hours of hard work that went into that park before they lifts even started spinning (or the sun rose for that matter) - or the super late night after the mountain closed, it could be either one depending on the mountain. Be prepared for people to hate on you for "not doing your job" or for "building a shitty park." Otherwise, it's a super fun job. It requires a lot of work, but the rewards are pretty worth it. Enjoy!
Biggest misconception people have with the park crew is that all they do is ski around not doing anything. What they don't realize (or see) is the several hours of hard work that went into that park before they lifts even started spinning (or the sun rose for that matter) - or the super late night after the mountain closed, it could be either one depending on the mountain. Be prepared for people to hate on you for "not doing your job" or for "building a shitty park." Otherwise, it's a super fun job. It requires a lot of work, but the rewards are pretty worth it. Enjoy!
dustygoldflakes
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Please preserve the lives of lips to rails by kicking out little turds that just ride off the lip and don't even hit the rail.
13525392:dustygoldflakes said:
That's your job. If they don't listen to reason you're supposed to shame them or push them off the trail.
Everything's changing these days. You can't really be a dick to people any more most places. It's weird how much things have shifted in the last decade or so.
Brocka_Flocka
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Wait, Crested Butte has a park?