It is every passionate skier’s dream to get paid to ski.
For a much larger percentage it cannot.
But that will never stop me from chasing that elusive dream of one day getting paid to ski.
So whats the next best thing?
But it doesn’t come without a cost.
The ski industry revolves primarily around resorts.
There are many ways to spend a season on the slope whilst also receiving a regular paycheque.
I have no regrets about the path I chose.
In many ways I am living the dream!
I am sure many others have found themselves in the same situation.
This means that there is no guaranteed hours, no salary and no job security.
Thats $1280 a month.
Many of you will know the costs of living on a ski town.
And not just the big resorts like Whistler but he smaller towns like Rossland too.
AirBnB has killed short term leases making housing a rare commodity in many ski towns.
Room sharing is a slightly more affordable option at around $500-$600/month.
What happens when you want to settle and buy a house?
What happens if you want to have kids?
Its very hard to plan your future when every penny you earn is spent on living costs.
But a second job also cuts into your precious skiing time.
I find myself wondering why I bother doing what I do.
Add in the second job and those 2 days are cut to 1.
1 day a week for 3 and a half months equates to roughly 15-20 ski days a season.
It is ridiculous to think that I might improve enough in 20 days to go from average to pro.
Not to mention the pure joy and satisfaction gained when you help a client to reach their goals.
Whether it be learning to stop for the first time or landing their first backflip.
But I also find myself in a place I never expected too.
I get to travel the world and meet all kinds of people.
Thinking of living an endless winter?
The pay far outweighs the cost.
“Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.”
