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Grand Canyon North Rim or Glacier Park Inc?

Okay guys, I need some input.

Should I go to the North Rim or Glacier National Park?

I've been scouring coolworks for info on both parks, and everyone
from the North Rim seems like a great group, and really enthusiastic.

So I wanted to ask how you guys liked the North Rim compared to your other
seasonal jobs?

From what I gather, the North Rim has much better housing, and I just get good vibes from the place overall.

However, the Glacier area looks amazing, lots of green. I was wondering if anyone knew how much they charge for housing, meals, etc.?

I'm leaning toward the North Rim, but I just wanted to get some reassurance.
So all you North Rim people, what do you like about it? What do you not like?
Same for anyone who has been to Glacier.

Thank you!

Tags: canyon, glacier, grand, north, park, rim

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Permalink Reply by Chefness on February 11, 2009 at 2:29pm: Hey Marie, I will be joining the North Rim as a line cook this summer. This is my first seasonal job, so I don't know a whole lot about it. But I do know a few things.

I had to dig a little when I was looking for a place last month, and I found the housing rates for Glacier at the bottom of their application. They charge $11/day (about $330 a month), but I do not know what else it covers besides a room. The North Rim charges $13/day (about $390 a month), and includes room, food, laundry, dorm recreation, and wireless internet. Pretty good deal, if you ask me. Both places charge $100 deposit, and the North Rim deducts that from your first two paychecks.

Other than that, one of the major factors to consider is the environment you want to live in. Both are fairly remote, and yes, Glacier is definitely more green than the Grand Canyon. Weather-wise, hard to say. Weather has been weird lately. North Rim is cooler than you may expect, as the elevation is about a mile and a half above sea level.

As for the people, again I can't speak for Glacier. I have been welcomed very warmly by those returning to the North Rim, and that really made everything easier for me. The folks in Human Resources (namely Mike) explained everything that should be expected, and they also started sending out newsletters to those locked in positions.

If you can get some more input from those going to Glacier, then that would definitely help out, since I know I'm a bit biased right now. I hope this info on the North Rim really helps you out!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brenda on February 11, 2009 at 3:42pm: 13/per day North Rim I believe though that was last year I think they went up a couple bucks to like 15. You want green oh yeah the North rim is all green. its all forest. The housing is old and new dorms. The deer and coyotes were abundant last year. Even had a big cat or two a couple of times, but there pretty elusive and don't like to be seen.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Chefness on February 11, 2009 at 10:23pm: I hope they didn't up the price, Mike quoted me $13. Eh, but that's still not bad considering what you're getting for it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brenda on February 11, 2009 at 10:28pm: I made a mistake, got confused. but yes they did up the price to $13. Last year it was $11 dollars for room and board and 3 meals a day. so they only went up $2. lol I don't know what I was thinking, but I think I was confusing that with another place.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sally Tomato on February 11, 2009 at 3:59pm: i would go with the north rim, especially if you've never been to the grand canyon. it's breathtaking.

and the dorms are much better.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jessica on February 16, 2009 at 8:36pm: go to the north rim; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brenda on February 16, 2009 at 8:50pm: u want bigger or smaller. you want smaller go to the NR; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brenda on February 16, 2009 at 11:28pm: Gary Jessica has pic's up to, go take a look; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dominic on February 17, 2009 at 10:46am: I think it would a depend on what kind of environment you want to live in explore. If you want to see the glaciers and northwoods , or desert and canyons.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jon Tilley on February 24, 2009 at 2:59am: I haven't been to Glacier before but my friend is going back to work there and I've already secured a job bartneding there, and by "there" I mean Lake McDonald. I looks amazing a I've been told I'll love it and I know that they just built a new dorm. I'm excited about going and am looking for someone to travel with so get the job and travel with me. I'm flying to Seattle and party for a few days and then take the train overnight to East Glacier. Good luck.
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Permalink Reply by Kevin Blankenship on March 13, 2009 at 9:19am: GNP is $11 a day room and board which you get back if you complete your contract. $100 deposit due when you get there. Thats what HR told me yesterday anyways.; ▶ Reply to This