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Yellowstone NP

I just received employment offer for position at Mammoth Hot Springs. Has anyone worked there or planning to? I'm especially interested in knowing what the dorm situation is like in order to plan what items to bring along. Are irons and boards available in the laundry facilities, are coffee makers permitted in rooms? I visited Mammoth last Fall and stayed at the Hotel, but of course being a guest and working there are two different circumstances. Any input as to how Xanterra selects roommates would also be helpful. Thanks for any info!

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Permalink Reply by ken horner on May 6, 2008 at 12:20pm: I haven't worked at mammoth but have at other locations in the park. But everyone that checks in to work stays at Mammoth for a few days.
The dorms there are older but in fair condition. They are all close to the EDR and work.
In order of your questions;
Ironing boards? Yes, there is usualy at least one, but it may not be in very good condition.
coffee makers? yep! they are allowed. (microwaves too)
Room mate? uggh, they can and will put you in a dorm with the "older and bolder" people if you want. It's definately quieter that way. But as far as a room mate goes, they just assign you one. I can't remember the lady's name that runs the dorms but she is pretty cool and if you can't get along with your roomie, she will probably let you change.
Mammoth is a good location because it isn't as far to travel if you want to escape the park for a day or two. Only an hour and half or so to Bozeman. The Lamar Valley is close for good hiking, For short hikes you just have to go behind the dorm area. Have fun!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ann Carr on May 13, 2008 at 4:32pm: Better pack some warm weather gear.. they got 10 inches of snow on Sunday.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by David Brightbill on December 10, 2008 at 1:05pm: I'm amazed by the current level of comfort provided to YP employees. Back in 1969 when I worked out of West Thumb for YPC, I lived in a ramshackle cabin with no insulation and cracks between the clapboard you could see through. Every day, a single fake log was delivered to provide heat in my woodstove. There was one bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling. It was wonderful.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Beth Howell on December 12, 2008 at 12:09pm: David,
Where are you this year?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christine and Alan Miller on December 13, 2008 at 8:51am: I worked for Xanterra at Bryce Canyon. They said they would find a roomate that was compatible. However, I had a roomate that got up at 3:00 AM. Hopefully, if your roomate doesn't work out you can possibly make a swap. We were allowed to have micros, TV, and other electrical items in the rooms. Check with your HR person at Mammoth Hot Springs. They can answer your questions. I have also worked at Yellowstone with a different company and am planning to return this summer with my wife. The experience of Yellowstone for the summer should far outway any inconvienences with roomates. Good luck and have a wonderful summer.

Alan
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