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Old September 9th 04, 05:33 PM
Walt
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Clint wrote:

I would suggest checking out the interior BC areas and other parts of the
Rockies in Canada with the exception of Whistler. You asked for reasons to
back this up - easy ... just take a good look at the exchange rates between
US and Canada. Your US dollars will take you further in Canada and the
skiing, especially in Western Canada is great.


But can somebody from the US easily pick up temporary work here and
there to help with the expenses? Just askin'...


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Old September 9th 04, 10:48 PM
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I'm going to have to find a job in Jackson, It is too difficult for a
U.S citizen to work in Canada, so I'm looking for the best place in
U.S.. I'm going to be a working ski bum, if there's suck a thing. I'm
heading up there the end of October to look for that trailer.
Thanks for advice.
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Old September 9th 04, 11:37 PM
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BrritSki wrote:

802.11n wrote:

Two years ago I lived in Mammoth Lakes for the winter. I'm thinking
about doing it again this year, but this time in Jackson Hole. Anyone
have any better ideas as to where to live this winter??
Please back up your answers as to why its' a better place than Jackson
Hole.


I think there's a camper somewhere near the gym with a spare berth.

Take earplugs...


Yeah, whatever happened to Whatshisname?

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Old September 10th 04, 04:16 AM
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"802.11n" wrote in message
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I'm going to have to find a job in Jackson, It is too difficult for a
U.S citizen to work in Canada, so I'm looking for the best place in
U.S.. I'm going to be a working ski bum, if there's suck a thing. I'm
heading up there the end of October to look for that trailer.
Thanks for advice.


I'm wondering on what do you base the conclusion that it is too hard for you
to work here. Lots of resorts here seem to employ lots of Australians, I'm
certain the only reason I don't NOTICE as many merkins is because they sound
pretty much like we do, southerners and easterners notwithstanding.
Have you actually done any research, made a few phone calls, or has somebody
told you its impossible?

If I could make one other coment - October may be too late. I think most of
the job fairs will take place in Sept.

Good luck, what ever you decide. Wish I was still at a time in my life where
I could join you.


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Old September 10th 04, 07:45 AM
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"Norm" wrote in message
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I'm wondering on what do you base the conclusion that it is too hard for

you
to work here. Lots of resorts here seem to employ lots of Australians, I'm
certain the only reason I don't NOTICE as many merkins is because they

sound
pretty much like we do, southerners and easterners notwithstanding.


The Australians are on a Commonwealth countries working holiday visa scheme.
They apply, and get one that lasts a year, it's a one-off though. You ahve
to be under 30 to do it. Some non-Commonwealth countries have joined the
scheme, but I don't think the US is party to it.

ant


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Old September 10th 04, 03:55 PM
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"ant" wrote in message
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"Norm" wrote in message
news:vU90d.357721$M95.345018@pd7tw1no...

I'm wondering on what do you base the conclusion that it is too hard for

you
to work here. Lots of resorts here seem to employ lots of Australians,

I'm
certain the only reason I don't NOTICE as many merkins is because they

sound
pretty much like we do, southerners and easterners notwithstanding.


The Australians are on a Commonwealth countries working holiday visa

scheme.
They apply, and get one that lasts a year, it's a one-off though. You ahve
to be under 30 to do it. Some non-Commonwealth countries have joined the
scheme, but I don't think the US is party to it.

ant


Interesting. I didn't know that. I guess I should TALK to some of them from
time to time!




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Old September 13th 04, 11:32 PM
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uglymoney wrote:



What is your profession?


Wannabe ski bum.

Fred
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Old September 14th 04, 02:53 AM
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In article ,
uglymoney wrote:

As I have read, and heard, "All ski bums end up in Jackson
eventually".

Thats where I'd go. Bring a girl with you.


We have Big Horn Sheep.
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Old September 14th 04, 02:58 AM
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In article ,
The Real Bev wrote:

Yeah, whatever happened to Whatshisname?


I got back from Denali the end of June and climbed out the season for
Exum Mountain Guides. I'm heading for Park City the weekend after next
to party with some climbing buddies I spent time with in Big Cottonwood a
few weeks ago. We got a 51 year old guy who's lost 50 lbs in the last 6
months up the Middle Teton Labor Day Weekend in ****ty, icy, conditions.
What ever happened to you?
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Old September 14th 04, 03:03 AM
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In article ,
lal_truckee wrote:
Do be aware that Winter lasts twice as long at Mammoth as at Jackson, as
measured by lift operation (a poor measure, but what else you got?)


We have 9 months of winter and 3 months of ****ty skiing. The NE snowfield
of the South Teton has been skiable all summer. The Teton Glacier never
melted down to blue ice. A gonzo snowboarder whahienie gal was heading
up to ride the Teepee Glacier with 6" of fresh on it three weeks ago.

We went 72 whole ****ing days in a row without a snowflake falling in the
Hole this year!
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