ski bum
A Ski Bum’s Guide To Peak Weekend Skiing
by Katie CoakleyThere’s no doubt about it: winter is fully upon us. Looking at the social media feeds, it seems as if just about every resort in the country is swimming in freshies, making a ski trip a necessity, not a luxury…. Read More →
8 Ways To Spot A Ski Bum
by Katie CoakleySki Bum (noun phrase): A person who frequents ski resorts habitually, often doing casual jobs, for the sake of skiing. (1960+) –The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Or, to… Read More →
Do You Have What it Takes to Be in the Ski Patrol?
by Mark CroneBeing a Ski Patroller is tough to define. It’s a mixture of a few things: Ski/snowboard “bum” (meaning you absolutely love to be out on the slopes—day or night, any temperature, any conditions); first responder (you know what to do… Read More →
Top 7 Jobs For The Modern Day Ski Bum
by Heather BaloghThe era of the all-play-and-no-work ski bum has passed. Life is too darn expensive, and everyone needs to make some cash. That said, it is still possible to surround yourself with your favorite sport {ahem! skiing!} while still earning enough… Read More →
Pimp Your Adventure Van: How To Choose Your Ride
by David SandelI have bad news. It’s something we all know, but it’s something none of us want to face. Winter is over. (Well, for the vast majority of us.) And now I have good news. You can F I N A… Read More →
5 Life Advice Tips for Ski Bums
by Annie AgleSo, you’ve decided to forgo the 9-5 hamster wheel in favor of bell-to-bell shredding. Good on you! But, there are a few aspects of real life you should not avoid. By all means, spend your nights on the couches of… Read More →
The Ski Bum Guide: Lifestyle of the Poor and Nameless
by Gina BéginYou finally did it. You’ve been hired at a resort to live out your dreams of skiing daily or you’ve saved up enough to convert your truck into a winter-home-on-wheels so you can hit as many ski areas as possible…. Read More →
