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Applied at a lot of jobs haven't heard back yet??

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At 10:04pm on February 7, 2010, Garret Mac Abee said…: Want to know more about the real denali I'll let you know like I did with a couple of others...cool

At 4:13pm on February 4, 2010, David said…: I live a few miles south of Metro Center mall, probably about 10 miles away from the Arrowhead area. You're going to Denali Gifts as well? I'll be there on April 17th to help unload trucks and do merchandising. Will be there the whole season. Have you heard/read any information on working there?

At 11:27pm on February 3, 2010, Elizabeth Mary said…: im so excited!!! thank you for your help!

At 5:04pm on February 3, 2010, Leah Fournier said…: Yeah, I hear the mosquitos are killer. Denali sounds like a great place to see wildlife! I was thinking of going to Coldfoot Camp, but maybe next year... There I would be over 250 miles from Fairbanks, the closest place of civilization haha.

At 4:40pm on February 3, 2010, Leah Fournier said…: Cool, how was Sheep Mountain Lodge?

At 4:21pm on February 3, 2010, Leah Fournier said…: Yeah, this will be my first seasonal job. And i sure hope so! Have you ever been to Denali?

At 7:59pm on January 31, 2010, Courtney J Lee said…: Princess. I'll be at the Denali Wilderness Lodge!

At 8:56pm on January 24, 2010, Jamshid Azizov said…: Thanks! I will do that as fast as I can! Could You tell me about the things You liked and did not like there, please?! Thanks again, Keith!

At 12:27pm on January 24, 2010, Thomas McKibbin said…: What's up buddy? Just checking out your page...

At 10:53am on December 10, 2009, cathy taurone said…: thank you keith for info i have been applying for jobs in colorado and no one has called me .
thanks cathy

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Hometown:

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

About Me:

A little more than a year ago, (hey, it's been a couple of years now) I decided to take my cooking skills and hit the road. Seasonal work is a way to fund my travelling.

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/kikiray54901

Last Seasonal Job:

Sheep Mountain Lodge

Favorite Seasonal Job:

The Kay El Bar Guest Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona

Where have you lived and worked?

Signal Mountain Lodge; Summer 2006 Breakfast Line Cook
Tamarack Resort--Seven Devils; 06-07 Line Cook Sports Bar
Tamarack Resort--Morels; Summer 2007 Line Cook Fine dining
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch; 07-08 and 08-09 Second Chef and
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch; contracted 09-10 Head Chef
Basin Harbor Club; Summer 2008 Ranger Room Breakfast Buffet Chef de Partie
Sheep Mountain Lodge; Summer 2009 Baker plus
Denali Gift Companies; agreed for Summer 10 Customer service associate

Dream Job:

Taster--food, beer, whatever really

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Making of the Summer 2010 Decision

In May I’ll be heading back to Alaska for the summer. I have agreed to work for the Denali Gift Companies. I’m not sure whether it will be at the Canyon Gift Co. store, the Denali Gift Co. store, or the Denali Outlet Store. I also told them I’d be happy with either first or second shift, so I’ll find out later when I’m working.

Almost all of my experiences have included at least some kitchen work. But the last few seasons I have been looking for opportunities with more variety and increasing gu… Continue

Posted on January 24, 2010 at 4:50pm — 5 Comments

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Part 6)

It's about that time to begin the summer job opportunity search. Which also means it's time for my latest installment of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

When: May 15, 2009 to September 15, 2009
Where: Sheep Mountain Lodge, Alaska (link)
Main Position: Baker*

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Posted on December 21, 2009 at 4:45pm — 2 Comments

Another Season...

Today was the last day of food service at Sheep Mountain Lodge for this season. Well, technically we are offering breakfast during a short period in the morning, just open to cabin guests. Many of the summer employees have left already. College students that needed to get back to school left about three weeks ago. We peaked at 11 employees...we're at 5 now.

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Posted on September 13, 2009 at 10:11pm — 6 Comments

Clues From the Recession

The current economic recession is giving some clues on how employees can best deal with future downturns.

I do have this penchant for making business plans. It’s my safety net. Some people that do seasonal work year round have the option of going home for awhile if things don’t quite work out. I do not have that option available. If I have problems, I’ll soon find myself among the ranks of the homeless. A plan in place is not quite a security blanket...it still has a lot of holes. So I’m always… Continue

Posted on July 26, 2009 at 3:08pm — 1 Comment

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Part 5 or 3b)

This last winter season was my second time as Second Chef and Operations at the Kay El Bar Guest Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona. Before I begin this review, I’d like to refer you to my blog about people’s views on places, Ketchup on Waffles. I’m also going to write this review straight...you can decide for yourself which is good, bad, and/or ugly.

Current b… Continue

Posted on July 12, 2009 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

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Keith Larson commented on Bill Berg's blog post 'Zack Steer, Owner of Sheep Mtn Lodge, in the lead on the Yukon Quest'

I've been watching closely. Sheep Mountain was a great place to work last summer.

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Keith Larson and Rata Sek are now friends

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Rata Sek replied to Keith Larson's discussion 'Healy' in the group Denali 2010

Yea, im going with the princess cruise and ill work at room attendant. When you said "make a decent money if you are tipped employee," how much are we talking about? i want to be able to make some money if i have to work hard. They said I only make…

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Garret Mac Abee replied to Keith Larson's discussion 'Healy' in the group Denali 2010

If you are going to accept a job with princess in denali know the housing cost first. I worked there last year and it is $16.00 a day. Doesn't sound like a lot, but if your going up there on with princess paying for the airline ticket up front just…

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