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Old August 25th 05, 06:26 PM
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In other words, where would you guys go to be a "ski-bum"?
Here's what I'm looking for, prioritized:
1. I don't have a car, thus I would pretty much need a place that is
self-sustaining/contained, or has reliable and cheap public transport
to the nearest town/city. Consequently I'm imagining a place that has a
village or town at the base.
2. A place that doesn't necessarily require a work visa, or some place
that it isn't difficult to acquire the necessary paperwork (I'm an
American).
3. Somewhere out west, as I've spent 95% of my life in the New York
Metro area.

That's it. I do of course have more issues and priorities, but I want
to encourage discussion, not stifle it. I really appreciate any
feedback. Thanks!
~ellis

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Old August 26th 05, 01:06 AM
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Mike is right, there are two or three bus routes that serve Alta/Snowbird and the lower valley. There is inexpensive housing along the route. Yo can't beat it and of course, there is world class skiing.
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Old August 26th 05, 05:44 AM
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Jack Nixon wrote:

So far, SLC and Utah seem to be where all the people trapped there think
you should go.


I'm trapped in Seattle.

Telluride, Crested Butte, and Steamboat in Colorado come to mind. Small
towns with real people, transportation systems, grocery stores, lots of
cultural activities, and fine ski areas.


But tough to make the rent for a ski bum with no car.

Big Mountain, and maybe Big Sky/Bridger in Montana. Sun Valley would work
too.


Not last year.

Somebody from California oughtta be able to suggest something there.
Utah does get snow, but it's still Utah.


Doesn't matter if you're there to ski.

-- Mike Treseler


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Old August 26th 05, 07:53 AM
Olaf Timandahaff
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In article , Mike Treseler had
this to say about that...
Jack Nixon wrote:

So far, SLC and Utah seem to be where all the people trapped there think
you should go.


I'm trapped in Seattle.

What about Mt Baker?
Glacier or whatever, where does their staff live?

Telluride, Crested Butte, and Steamboat in Colorado come to mind. Small
towns with real people, transportation systems, grocery stores, lots of
cultural activities, and fine ski areas.


But tough to make the rent for a ski bum with no car.

Big Mountain, and maybe Big Sky/Bridger in Montana. Sun Valley would work
too.


Not last year.

Somebody from California oughtta be able to suggest something there.
Utah does get snow, but it's still Utah.


Doesn't matter if you're there to ski.

-- Mike Treseler



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Old August 26th 05, 01:28 PM
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"Jack Nixon" wrote in message
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So far, SLC and Utah seem to be where all the people trapped there
think
you should go. How about a resort that's not a suburb of a large
city?
Telluride, Crested Butte, and Steamboat in Colorado come to mind.
Small
towns with real people, transportation systems, grocery stores,
lots of
cultural activities, and fine ski areas.
Big Mountain, and maybe Big Sky/Bridger in Montana. Sun Valley
would work
too. Somebody from California oughtta be able to suggest something
there.
Utah does get snow, but it's still Utah.


"real people"?????????????? Bwaaaaaaahahahahahaha. Maybe at some of
the small places. But not at the three you mentioned in Co.


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Old August 26th 05, 02:51 PM
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Jack Nixon wrote:
Small
towns with real people, transportation systems, grocery stores, lots of
cultural activities


That's a contradiction - can't have "small towns with real people" AND
"lots of cultural activities." The "cultural activities" are imported to
entertain the UNREAL people who swamp your small town every winter and
summer. And small town "transportation systems" are PICKUP trucks. Lots
of pickup trucks.

c.f. Truckee, Ca.
 




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