While working abroad at a ski resort, you will learn a great deal about the ski resort industry itself, from the gear required to the way ski resorts are run. Additionally, many ski resort employees have access to free ski/snowboard lessons or simply free access to the slopes. No matter what your skill level upon arrival, you will surely up your skiing or snowboarding skills while working abroad at a ski resort. You will likely also have the opportunity to travel to other ski resorts in the area, getting even more practice on the slopes, not to mention you can travel for fun to any number of neighboring locations for the simple purpose of exploration.

Overall, working at ski resorts abroad will give you the chance to become part of a close-knit community, gain great life experience, have fun, ski until you drop, and make some friendships that will last a lifetime.

Of course, there are downsides to working abroad at ski resorts. Regardless of the job you choose, whether you become a lift operator, food and beverage attendant, retail salesperson, or ski instructor, there will likely be hard work to be done, especially during busy holiday weekends. Sometimes it will be necessary for you to stay extra-hours or even work on your day off; however, the good news is that extra-hours are usually very well paid!

If you have gotten this far then you probably already know that skiing and snowboarding are two of the greatest winter sports on the planet! So, if you want to get to ride the pow like a pro, what are you waiting for? There are definitely more pros than cons when it comes to ski resort jobs abroad, and now is the perfect time to start looking for the perfect position for you!