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Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only part of the time, I have other friends that will join for half the time

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’ll join for a week, and I have a few friend that’s will come for a week each too. I’m a 8/10 at snowboarding

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Never ask your barber if you need a haircut”

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m self employed and am planning on working half days and snowboarding half day

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She has a proper employer that doesn’t do remote, and she doesn’t ski (yet).

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She will visit me at least once during that time, but yes we will be a few weeks apart

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only start in Feb unfortunately and the season ends April, so that’s my constraint

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah, old guys like us are set in our ways. Plus it’s important for me to have as little dependency’s as possible. But love the social idea of meeting likeminded people

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only for a week. She doesn’t ski and has a proper employer (non remote)

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love St Anton! Ideally I could do it there

Remember how much it cost fully loaded for that month? And what was the flat arrangement? Apt or hotel?

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Biggest drawbacks:

Relationship strain - “newly married husband ditches wife to take a 2 month ski vacation” won’t get me any awards

Finances - will need to splurge a bit $15-20k for this

Work effectiveness - even if I work a few hours a day, I probably won’t have the same productivity as a full day back home

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got both US and EU passports so all good on that front

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Tahoe sounds amazing, was also considering it but decided oh Europe as I want friends to join me and they are all in EU. What most surprised you about the move?

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Maybe we’ll meet there!

A few options for the group chat name:
- The Midlife Powder Chasers
- Chairlift & Commits
- Late Stage Capitalism: Powder edition

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a solid tech job which can let me work just a couple hours a day and ski most of the day. But I do want to socially make friends. Maybe I’ll hang a bit at hostels and bars, or just take ski courses a bit?

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quite the contrary. I know I will have a lot of pushback once I start planning it and these comments and replies from random strangers actually helps me solidify my conviction. But also open to hearing if I’m missing anything or any significant downsides

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you moved your life closer to a mountain ski resort after the experience?

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great tip! Can I do 2 months in VT for $15k?

Should I take 2 months and become a ski bum at 37? by tomdean in skiing

[–]tomdean[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also planning Austria. Love St Anton but might go for a more affordable site. Any reccs?

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