J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

Suzi, any progress with the St Anton Bergrettung route?

Are you re-reading on the same computer? Not on a different one?

SB's comment took me back. When I was in that situation, wanting to obtain some engineering contract work, I approached agencies. This approach carried me over the gap between several seasons. I rarely waited more than 2/3 days between initial contact and starting work. Even when I worked in Australia, the same approach and timescale was operational.

I agree with SB that in general, contract work would not normally allow time for skiing, ~ unless, of course, you choose a place with night time skiing!

Kevin, welcome to J2ski.

I could do this for you,but no time just now.

Look up the area lift company, and then....
Oh well, here it is,
https://www.zillertal.at/en/tips/winter/zillertal-superskipass.html

You will see that the bus pass is included in the lift pass,along with train travel, and free unlimited beer....
Sorry, I made that last bit up, but it seems like a good idea to me.....

All good, Baillie, still headed downhill!

I guess one issue is that the Tirol education system is so good, the kids start specialising at 14 years of age. The skills output is at the highest level in Europe.

Also, it is not the type of work area expertise that we think about in relation to the alps, although, of course, that skill is required in every walk of life.

I will have a think about it, mainly about who would be a good contact.

"Been searching for computer analysts/network engineer type work- preferably within a chalet. Do any of you happen to know the best place to look for such work?"

That's a pretty tall order!

I know of three vacancies in Niederau, two are for chefs, and one is for someone who has experience as a rep, and who has experience of Niederau.

From my fairly limited 50 years experience of skiing, I agree with Dobby, and disagree with Ranchero, (who I much respect, but frequently, but normally mutely disagree with)

Just a couple of years back, I used the hosting service in Wengen. We used the service predominantly because moving around the Jungfrau area is a bit complex. By a wide margin, we were the most experienced and competent skiers in the group, including the hosts, but that was of no consequence to anyone.

When in a group, I routinely ski at the back. The hosts had a directional guide at the front, and two at the back, performing much the same activity as I do.

The hosts had a very clear understanding as to what was permitted, and who was allowed. I was really impressed how they carried out the mission, effectively, and politely, eliminating people who would not be able to keep up with the group. I did question them about wider situations, and the explanations indicated a clear strategy of capability control.

Note, I am not discussing SCGB, but a typical TO hosting. Legally, there seems to be not too much between the cases.

There is no case for protecting the "profession". I do not even agree with the proposition "profession". If I did, I would have to protect at least six or seven "professions" I have had. I have qualifications in engineering, law, marketing, systems technology, ski instructing, athletics coaching, and others. I also earned money folk singing and as an water colour artist. So what is my "profession"? The term is very limiting.

Just about every season, someone asks me to help them with their skiing. I always oblige, just glad to move someone on with their skiing capabilities. You know when you have moved them forwards when you hear the "WHOOP".

This about the utter joy of skiing, not about protecting "professions", French or otherwise.

The Kitz All Star pass is my normal season pass, but it pays to buy early.