Anyone who has lived in a ski town will tell you that the work situation is, at best, challenging. If you dream of a life near a resort, but you´re not ready to do the ski bum thing, Outside Online has some news for you.
They just issued their 2013 100 Best Places to Work awards. Some of them are even near the resorts. These are usually full-time jobs, so you will not get to ski every day, but at least you can afford to get to the slopes.
Intrigued? Start spicing up your resume! And if you decide to relocate, trust shipskis.com to send your gear!
Smith Optics: Ketchum Idaho
During the 1960s, when many people were getting high on drugs, a bored orthodontist decided that he would rather get high on the mountains. As such, he used his scientific mind to develop ski helmets and goggles, and set up a practice near the Sun Valley Resort.
AmerSports: Ogden Utah
Think you can market brands like Salomon, Arc’teryx, or Atomic? Would you be willing to move to Ogden Utah, home of the awe-inspiring Snowbasin Resort. Can you you handle perks such as company ski days, gear discounts and an onsite health food store. AmerSports might have a job for you.
Outlaw Partners: Big Sky Montana
This design and media firm overlooks Lone Mountain. Their clients include resorts such as Big Ski and Moonlight Basin, so you promote the products you love. Company perks include powder days!
ZaneRay Group: Whitefish Montana
You had us at Whitefish Montana, one of the coolest ski towns in North America. Even better, you`ll rarely see a lift line at the slopes. This web design, e-commerce company promotes cool brands such as Patagonia and Head. A flexible work schedule give you time to hit the slopes during lunch hour.
Big Agnes: Steamboat Springs
Imagine spending your lunch break on the slopes of Steamboat Springs! You could, if you worked for Big Agnes, a manufacturer of water-repellent down sleeping bags!