Tag Archives: Ski Season

Ski season work: a typical Whistler Kids work day

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Matilda

Your day as a ski instructor for Whistler Kids will start at 8:30am with a morning meeting where you will be briefed on the weather, snow conditions, and lunch options. By 9am you will have been assigned your group for the … Continue reading →

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Oyster Reviews: summer and winter paid seasons in the Canadian Rockies

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Anne Smellie

Find out more about what it is like to live and work in the Canadian Rockies with these great Oyster reviews Gareth Williams, 2010/11 winter season “The best part was that once I had arrived and settled in I was … Continue reading →

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Spend your Christmas in Whistler skiing 2012

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Ever wanted to spend your Christmas out on the slopes, enjoying the thrill of actually skiing on Christmas Day? Well next year, why not? If you are taking a gap year or a career break, or merely want a change … Continue reading →

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Apply now for our ever-popular Canada paid work programs for winter 2012!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Leah

It is never too early to apply for one of our Canada programs, choosing food and beverage work or ski instructing in world-class Whistler; hotel work in the stunning Rockies or hospitality in French-speaking Tremblant. There’s something about the combination of … Continue reading →

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From ski season to NY Bin Laden festivities

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Anne Smellie

The ski season in Canada has reached a close, and our Oyster workers are spreading their wings and getting some traveling under their belts. Working a ski season in Canada on your gap year means that you are in some … Continue reading →

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Whistler celebrates second snowiest ski season ever

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Anne Smellie

After overnight snowfall, Whistler is now celebrating its second snowiest season on record. 10cm of snow overnight left the snow base at a total of 376cm- and that snow is still falling. Oyster workers have been enjoying the season’s amazing … Continue reading →

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150cm of snow fallen this week for our Whistler workers!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Whistler seems like the place to be this season. With some really fantastic dumps of snow over the last few weeks, this week seems to have topped it off! 150cm has fallen in just the last seven days, meaning some … Continue reading →

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“Perfect” life in Whistler

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Chris Thorne shares some of his excellent pictures from his time as a ski instructor this season. He tells us: “Life here in whistler is pretty much perfect. Having the time of my life and made lots of new friends … Continue reading →

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Ski for your future

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Despite many misconceptions, gap years can give you excellent travel and work experience wrapped into one. Ski seasons are certainly not all about the ski and the apres (although this does play a major part!) Your ski season can make … Continue reading →

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Anne Smellie

Whistler 8cm of snow has fallen in the last 24 hours. 33cm have fallen in the last 48 hours. 83cm have fallen in the last week. What does this mean? Amazing snow conditions. The powder is fantastic both on and … Continue reading →

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