The Ski Bum Life
Of all the types of bums in the world, ski bums probably have the most fun. Everyday we do the same thing; wake up early, eat, work, eat, ski, eat, drink, dream of skiing. There is no responsibility needed, just put in the 25-30 hours of work a week and ski the best snow on the mountain.
At first I thought it would get tiring or even boring to ski everyday but it’s simply not true. If anything skiing is one of the most addictive drugs there is. The more you ski the better you get. The better you get the more you want to ski. The body craves the adrenaline and builds a tolerance that can only be satisfied by ever increasingly challenging runs and deeper snow. Everyone who comes to the mountain whether they are an employee or a visitor is here for the same reason: to get high on powder snow.
For the past month now I’ve been working at the Goldminer’s Daughter Lodge as a cafe cashier or barista. This means I either place breakfast and lunch orders for people and take their money, or I make chai lattees, espressos and serve beer. I have my bar tending license and my food handlers permit so I can serve alcohol and prepare food… its kind of a scary thought. When I’m not steaming milk in the glassed in cafe which is a stone’s throw from the main base lifts, I’m working on becoming a better skier.
I haven’t met one person who was a ski bum and regretted it. I’m having a great time and I hope to ski with you.
damn… This just sounds like so much fun.
As another ski bum - it rocks. All the time. Especially when it snows about twice a week. I live in a world of wax, p-tex, edges and trees. And teaching skiing is actually pretty cool especially when you have a five year old who asks, “Dave, can we go ski in the pow pow?”
Oh the pow pow, even the 5 year olds crave it like the veteran skiers. Yesterday we got 11″ and today we have another 9″. If you are wondering why I struggle to keep this updated its because of the snow.
Yesterday one of the dudes I ski with hucked a 40′ cliff, did a back flip, over rotated and broke the tail off a ski that wasn’t even his. This dude is the Owen Mcenna of skiing.
I can’t wait to ski with you guys. Even if it hasn’t snowed in a week we’ll find some sweet pow pow to ski together
fuck you jon todd, you bitch. my hatred for you is currently only rivaled for my hatred of johnny damon. this is all i can do to express my incredible jealousy at the moment.
furthermore, dub diz, i can’t seem to find the pic’s of belize, which i believe i was told were on here. what a brother to do?
I love you free. I’m sorry if things aren’t wicked awesome for you right now. I’ll call to chat. As for belize shots… well I’m redoing the gallery and well… I’m a bum so obviously that is not even close to my top priority.
Tom is actually the sole proprietor of the photos at this point.
Love and best wishes
Jon
That’s pretty fucking sweet, dude.
I’ll think of you while sliding across a 1″ thick layer of ice and assorted ground.
i like that your website says “Welcome back fuckyoujontodd.” it’s so friendly and courteous! i might even have to change my moniker. maybe. and don’t get me wrong-things are good here… my life is just thoroughly lacking in that area in which you are doing so well: the white gold. fortunately i’m going home for a week starting tomorrow and fully plan on utilizing the snow as much as is humanly possible. i’m psyched. and can fully understand your joy. enjoy, my friend. love, free
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Dude where are your pictures??? oh well, thought you said you were going to get to them, I suppose I will have to see them in person when I come out! Got the tickets today. So stoked!