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Permalink Reply by Kari Quaas on June 19, 2008 at 11:26am

Hi Liz,

Personally, I'm not the best skier in the world and I can barely call myself a snowboarder, but it can be fun. There are lots of jobs at ski resorts that don't involve skiing, but generally you'll receive a free or discounted pass so you'll have the opportunity to get lots of experience if you want.

Most ski resorts start to post their jobs on CoolWorks.com in August, and they try to be hired up by early November. Then, they just wait for the snow to fall.

I'm sure others on this network will have suggestions of great resorts where you can work.

Good luck! Have fun in Yellowstone this summer!

Kari : )

Permalink Reply by Jessie Lynn on June 19, 2008 at 6:40pm

I had never gone skiing or snowboarding in my life when I accepted a job at a ski resort. It's so much fun and it basically gives the oppurtunity to learn for free almost. I worked in rentals, so I had full use of rental equipment and pretty much every position gives you a lift pass. The place I worked at gave two hour ride breaks for each employee. I recommend working at a ski resort, it's gorgeous and fun and you get to meet cool people who can give you plenty of advice about snowboarding or skiing.

Permalink Reply by Carrie on June 20, 2008 at 3:07pm

I have spent the last ten years working within different ski resorts.. If you want to stay in MT, try loone resort, big sky resort, or moonlight basin. All 3 offer housing. Start applying mid Sept. If you want a change try Tahoe in NV/CA there is Sugar Bowl, Northstar, Heavenly, ect that all have housing.
If you want to get a better idea of skiing, work in the ski school. All you need is computer exp and a smile.. if not, try the resturants.. they are always looking for a hostess ect