Foggy Goggle in California
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I am currently one month into my stint (how long?) as a ski bum at Squaw Valley in California. I've been skiing since I was 8 and have long dreamed of the ski bum lifestyle. Well this year it was time to take a shot.
What made me do it now? I'm not sure exactly, but there are a few reasons that I know are contributors.
First up, last year was an epic ski season in New England. At Wildcat Mountain in Jackson, NH where I have been a regular for the past 4 years we had the best snow that anybody could remember. That of course stimulated my appetite for bigger and bigger snows.
Additionally last year some friends and I started making a low budget ski video "Foggy Goggle." As a result we watched a lot of ski movies, and dreamed a lot of dreams.
Finally, I have somebody to go with me. I have finally found a girl who doesn't think I'm crazy for wanting to chuck all responsibilites and move to ski country, and in fact, she came with me.
The questions now remain:
What will I find when the snow starts to fly, is being poor and nutritionally dependent on Ramen Noodles worth the deep snow?
Will Libby still think I'm likable after a full winter?
Will I move home to Boston after the winter and resume my career as a respectable schoolteacher?
Observations about my trip west and life in California
- At the Gettysburg hotel they played the soundtrack to the Gettysburg movie at breakfast.
- The tire jack on a jeep Wrangler is too small to effectively change a flat.
- Cline's Corner New Mexico, a truck stop with a lot of adverstising, don't believe the hype.
- The Grand Canyon, believe the hype.
- Best BBQ in USA - The Salt Lick, Austin, TX
- In all CA stores sale staff are obnoxiously helpful.
- In all NV stores sales staff are just obnoxious.
- Lake Tahoe - Gas $1.86!!!!
- Big Lots - Building 19 of Nevada (Thank God)
- 33 days without a paycheck, yikes!
Places that have been part of my home.
Wildcat Mountain
Sun Line Cruises
Harbor Express
Squaw Valley USA - Where I am now
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