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Need help moving out west
Hi i'm a junior in high school and I am playing to move out west after
i'm out of school. So far I am a ski instructor and a ski patrol canadite. I will try and have all my local ski patrol trainning done and I will have avalanche saftey level two and Proffesional Ski Instructors of America (PISA) level one. I am also open for any other training that you can think of that will help me get a job on the hill. I am also thinking of getting a job somewhere near a ski resort (prefferably not summit county) and being a ski bum until i find a college and know what i have to do to become a backcountry guide or a heli-guide and what training is needed. I'm taking as many medical classes as i can because i'm sure that is needed to be a heli-guide. I would greatly appreciate any thoughts or opinions you might have on this topic, or to help me move out west and be a ski bum and future heli-guide. |
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skier150 wrote:
Hi i'm a junior in high school and I am playing to move out west after i'm out of school. So far I am a ski instructor and a ski patrol canadite. I will try and have all my local ski patrol trainning done and I will have avalanche saftey level two and Proffesional Ski Instructors of America (PISA) level one. I am also open for any other training that you can think of that will help me get a job on the hill. Essential reading: http://mattfischer.com/ramen/ http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...52250?v=glance http://www.exploremaine.com/~joeho/tape.htm Good luck. -- //-Walt // // There is no Volkl Conspiracy |
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skier150 wrote:
Hi i'm a junior in high school and I am playing to move out west after i'm out of school. So far I am a ski instructor and a ski patrol canadite. I will try and have all my local ski patrol trainning done and I will have avalanche saftey level two and Proffesional Ski Instructors of America (PISA) level one. I am also open for any other training that you can think of that will help me get a job on the hill. I am also thinking of getting a job somewhere near a ski resort (prefferably not summit county) and being a ski bum until i find a college and know what i have to do to become a backcountry guide or a heli-guide and what training is needed. I'm taking as many medical classes as i can because i'm sure that is needed to be a heli-guide. I would greatly appreciate any thoughts or opinions you might have on this topic, or to help me move out west and be a ski bum and future heli-guide. Grab a free paper cup in the cafeteria, fill it full of free squeeze pouches of catchup, season with free salt and pepper; drink: makes a dandy soup du jour. Note also: People often leave partial pitchers of beer when they vacate. People often leave wedges of pizza when they vacate. Bakeries sell day old bread for half price, and toss older bread - be the first to the dumpster for pain du jour. Tourist types often leave their car unlocked and seldom arise early - fine place to sleep - worse that can happen is the cops run you in - to a warm place to sleep; they'll let you go in the morning with a warning, likely, if it's the first time. Best: Act pitifully and be taken home by a sugar momma; avoid prospecting sugar daddies: unless you are oppositely polarized - in that case reverse this advice. |
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skier150 wrote:
Hi i'm a junior in high school and I am playing to move out west after i'm out of school. So far I am a ski instructor and a ski patrol canadite. I will try and have all my local ski patrol trainning done and I will have avalanche saftey level two and Proffesional Ski Instructors of America (PISA) level one. I am also open for any other training that you can think of that will help me get a job on the hill. You don't need all them certs to get a job on the hill; in fact, you don't need any of them. Stop wasting your time and money on certs and get some more job experience; it'll be worth more when you go looking for employment. -- Mary Malmros Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug. |
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I've found that the linen rooms of many large hotels usually are not
locked. And they are rather comfortable. Just make sure you get out early so you don't get caught. |
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Hi i'm a junior in high school and I am playing to move out west after
i'm out of school. So far I am a ski instructor and a ski patrol canadite. I will try and have all my local ski patrol trainning done and I will have avalanche saftey level two and Proffesional Ski Instructors of America (PISA) level one. I am also open for any other training that you can think of that will help me get a job on the hill. Did he say where he went to high school? I need to keep my kids away from there! TCS (The Colorado Skier) Colorado Springs - Gateway to Colorado Ski Country |
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TCS wrote:
Hi i'm a junior in high school and I am playing to move out west after i'm out of school. So far I am a ski instructor and a ski patrol canadite. I will try and have all my local ski patrol trainning done and I will have avalanche saftey level two and Proffesional Ski Instructors of America (PISA) level one. I am also open for any other training that you can think of that will help me get a job on the hill. Did he say where he went to high school? I need to keep my kids away from there! He sounded so enthusiastic that I forbore to tell him that mastering a spellchecker might be useful. -- Cheers, Bev ============================================= If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country. |
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AstroPax wrote:
On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 16:23:04 -0500, Mary Malmros wrote: You don't need all them certs to get a job on the hill; in fact, you don't need any of them. He will need a current EMT (Basic) certification to Ski Patrol anywhere in Utah. Right, I was going to mention some degree of first aid preferably with wilderness component, but that wasn't on his extensive list. Still, he said that he'd have all his "ski patrol training" done, which is also EMT-B level here plus wilderness. But unless things have changed, under-18s can only get a provisional EMT cert, I think. -- Mary Malmros Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug. |
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Walt wrote: skier150 wrote: Hi i'm a junior in high school and I am playing to move out west after i'm out of school. So far I am a ski instructor and a ski patrol canadite. I will try and have all my local ski patrol trainning done and I will have avalanche saftey level two and Proffesional Ski Instructors of America (PISA) level one. I am also open for any other training that you can think of that will help me get a job on the hill. Essential reading: http://mattfischer.com/ramen/ http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...52250?v=glance http://www.exploremaine.com/~joeho/tape.htm Good luck. Be prepared to pay your dues - attitude (good, that is) is what will get you that cool job. "Sage Cattabriga-Alosa He was twenty-years old, had never left the lower forty-eight and was a dishwasher in Alta living life as an average ski bum " http://powdermag.com/skijobs/1/ http://www.coolworks.com |
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Here is what they require in my neighborhood to be a patrol "trainee".
Please note that $9 to $11.21 with no benifits is not a living wage anywhere around here--the Mountain does provide subsidised housing for the first 2 yrs.--1st come 1st sirved. After that your are on your own. It is a quote from this morning's most recent update of the web page: Seasonal Position: Ski Patroller Trainee Job Description:Thank you for your interest in becoming a Mammoth Mountain Ski Patroller. Please consider the following information prior to applying for this position: Duties include, but are not limited to, advanced level of Alpine Skiing (sorry no Telemark Skiing or Snowboarding), training in slope specific first aid, hill safety, Avalanche control and Mammoth Mt. Operations. Patrol candidates must have current American Red Cross Emergency Response, EMT-1 or Outdoor Emergency Care (NSP) and current certification for CPR (Professional), including 1 rescuer adult, infant, child and 2 rescuer CPR. You must be at least twenty-one years of age and have advanced alpine skiing ability. Ski Patrollers are hired from this group. Employment will be contingent on skiing ability. Note: We still have Employee Housing available at the present time for successful candidates joining the Patrol team. What we expect of you: You must be a competent alpine skier to be considered as a ski patrol trainee (sorry, no snowboarding or Telemark skiing for this position). Ski Tests will be offered through the end of the current ski season with advance appointments arranged through our Main Lodge Patrol Office. A ski test will be arranged with you depending upon your arrival date. Required credentials: Current American Red Cross Emergency Response, EMT-1 or Outdoor Emergency Care (NSP) and certification for CPR (Professional), including 1 rescuer adult, infant, child and 2 rescuer CPR. Patrol candidates must have current cards (please bring original cards, photo copies are not accepted). Cards need to be valid at all times during the season (if your card will expire, you must plan to re-certify during the season). What to expect from us: There are no part-time positions in this department. Patrol Trainees receive a starting pay of $9.00/hr. Upon successful completion of the resort's three week training program, Patrol Trainees are promoted to Ski Patrollers. Ski Patrollers receive $11.21/hr, and generally work full-time schedules, 5 days per week. -- I ski, therefore I am "Mary Malmros" wrote in message ... AstroPax wrote: On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 16:23:04 -0500, Mary Malmros wrote: You don't need all them certs to get a job on the hill; in fact, you don't need any of them. He will need a current EMT (Basic) certification to Ski Patrol anywhere in Utah. Right, I was going to mention some degree of first aid preferably with wilderness component, but that wasn't on his extensive list. Still, he said that he'd have all his "ski patrol training" done, which is also EMT-B level here plus wilderness. But unless things have changed, under-18s can only get a provisional EMT cert, I think. -- Mary Malmros Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug. |
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