Weekend Read: The Supposed Dream Life of a Ski Patroller

Outside Podcast by Outside Podcast

Nov 26, 202249:14Sports & Recreation

Racing around a mountain resort to aid injured skiers sounds like the ultimate adventure job. But with housing and other costs soaring, getting paid in fun is no longer cutting it. Last year a battle over wages in the sk...

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