Ski season
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Ski Instructor Course: All you need to know
So, you’re thinking about becoming a ski instructor. Or maybe you just want to improve your skiing. Well, a ski instructor course may be just right for you. I’ve been thinking about becoming a ski instructor for the last 5 years. It’s something that’s been playing on my mind. I put it aside often believing it wasn’t the right time, perhaps not the right career choice, I wasn’t a good enough skier or was just too late. After completing the summer in Cornwall working for Global Boarders Surf Company, I realised I loved working outside and relished the chance to teach someone a skill they perhaps didn’t think they could…
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Skiing in Kitzbühel: Everything you need to know
It’s been 2 years since my last ski trip and, oh, how I had missed the mountains! This year, 14 of us headed to Kitzbühel, Austria – home to the famous Hahnenhamm alpine ski run – for 5 days of skiing. A smaller group of us previously skied the Stubai Glacier, and after the hilarity of that trip, I knew I couldn’t miss out. Situated roughly 50 miles east of Innsbruck, the KitzSki resort boasts 233km of terrain with a variety of runs to suit all abilities. We stayed in Kirchberg, a small town less than 5 miles west of Kitzbühel, and enjoyed glorious conditions and empty pistes. If you’re…
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Packing for a ski season: 5 unexpected items you need
With 6 months of mountain life ahead of you, packing for a ski season is an exciting task. It’s important to pack the essentials like that brand new ski coat you’ve been waiting to show off, snow proof shoes and plenty of layers. But, here’s a seasonaire’s guide on 5 unexpected items you need on your packing list to make mountain life that little more comfortable. *Note, this post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive commission (at no additional cost to you). Thanks for your support. For more information, click here. #1 Toiletries Obviously you mustn’t forget the classics such as hair…
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Ski Season Jobs: Where to Start
So, you fancy doing a ski season? But, how do you go about spending a winter in the mountains? This guide explains the ski season jobs available in order to help you find the best one for you. It will also explain your options on where to spend 6 months surrounded by snow. Unfortunately, the mountains are a pretty expensive place to spend a week, let alone five months, so ideally you’ll need to get a job. You may think that your only option is to become a “chalet girl/guy”, but there’s actually plenty of choices for jobs. Keep reading for a few ideas. I did my first ski season…
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Chalet Host Confessions – A Day in the Life
A day in the life of a chalet host. 6:45 am The hardest part of a chalet host’s day. I’m shocked awake in disbelief that it’s already morning because only too soon was I placing my head on the pillow. It’s a fumbled grab in the dark for my phone as it begins its chiming duet with my fellow chalet host roommates. Sleep is such a precious thing that I only allow fifteen minutes to make myself presentable. I change into my uniform that will forever smell of food, no matter how many times I wash it. I head into the bathroom; turning on the tap as I scrape my…
