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Humperdink 
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Post subject: Whistler 2012/13 yo!
 Posted: Mar 28, 2012 - 08:42 PM
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Hi guys,
Appologies if there is already a thread on this, I did search but searching the word 'season' brings up 171 pages of barely-relatedness 
Basically, I NEED to do my first ever season this year. I am getting old-er and itchy feet. I am thinking Whistler, after a bit of thought and research.
I would like as many tips as possible from ANYONE really, on doing a season! I can't get my head around this finding a job malarky, as silly as that sounds. How do you go about getting a job for something so far in the future?! Or do you just turn up and wing it? Anything else I should be thinking about? As much info as possible is needed as I have no idea where to start really!
Have also seen some posts from other people in other threads possibly heading out to Whistler, and thought we could perhaps discuss how we're getting on in here, and get to know each other, as I'm planning on heading out on my own, which is scaring the Jesus out of me!
Yeah....so.....cheers   |
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Post subject: RE: Season how to
Posted: Mar 28, 2012 - 09:09 PM
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First post: Aug 10, 2007
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There are Whistler season threads for each year, just takes a bit longer trawling through searches
Last years - http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/index.ph ... son+thread
Year before - http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/index.ph ... tler+10+11
You can find the previous year to in a link just down a few posts.
That should give you about 3 weeks reading material most of which should still be relevent. There are a bunch of people from SCUK that have either done a season in Whistler or live there permanently that are normally happy to help with questions.
Its daunting to look at everything that needs to be done as a whole, best to pick and prioritise, first of should be your work permit.
Hope this helps a bit to get you started |
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Post subject: RE: Season how to
Posted: Mar 30, 2012 - 02:36 AM
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Hey im doing my first season out here in banff at the moment and its frickin sweet over here! i would start pretty soon getting your working holiday visa sorted as it takes a while to send off for your police check and to fill out all the forms for the visa and then for it to be processed! I came out here with a company called gap year canada which helped me with accomodation, with a job interview, bank account, sin number and aload of other bits, its only banff based but im sure there will be a similar company for whistler?i know alot of people who have just turned up and found jobs and accomodation pretty quickly and easily! i came out here on my own aswell and was full on sh1t it but you makes friends so easily  hope that helps abit hah |
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Post subject: RE: Season how to
Posted: Mar 30, 2012 - 07:52 PM
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Hello there!
Just thought I'd leave a quick post to say i'm heading out to Whistler on 13th October, hopefully for the year, boarding in winter and riding in summer.
I've already booked my flight out and have got my visa through, and just yesterday paid the deposit on my season pass. It's all very exciting, just a shame i have to wait 6 1/2 months to get out there. I'm heading out on my own too, so it is a bit a nerve wracking but unless you give it a go you'll never know!
Anyway, if you want to ask me anything or just have a bit of general chit chat just drop me a PM.
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TheKork
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Posted: Mar 31, 2012 - 07:06 PM
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| heading out there to start of October.. not quite as prepared but should have my visa soon and will book flights nearer the time. seems to be a few people on the forum mentioned they are going to whistler this year. |
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the101s
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Posted: Mar 31, 2012 - 10:49 PM
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| interview the people you plan to live with thorougly to make sure they arent unhinged before you set out. youre going to be living in a small space with them for a long time! |
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Posted: Apr 02, 2012 - 10:53 AM
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Don't worry about the travelling on your own as you're heading to somewhere full of people who love boarding and mountains so you're guaranteed to have some common ground. I've travelled all over the place on my own and it's great as you get to meet all sorts of interesting people you wouldn't have met if you were travelling with a group of people you knew.
Some good advice from the101s. The best way I've found of seeing what your prospective flatmates are really like is to go out and have a few drinks with them as as the evening goes on you see more and more of the real person! |
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Posted: Apr 04, 2012 - 06:40 PM
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the101s wrote:
interview the people you plan to live with thorougly to make sure they arent unhinged before you set out. youre going to be living in a small space with them for a long time!
You will do well if you are the one picking and choosing who you live and where tbh. Seasonal accommodation can be pretty hard to sort out until you are out there.
Great place to do a season - this year you would have had the chance for it to last 6 months just watch out for the Caesars. |
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Humperdink
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Posted: Apr 06, 2012 - 07:31 PM
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| Wicked guys, thanks! Might change this thread to the Whistler 2012/12 thread then, so we can all keep up to date with each other! I'm just finishing up my visa applicaion, and I'm aware it's a bit late, so I'm not getting my hopes up just yet! Still pretty excited as I'll be out for a holiday even If my visa doesnt get sorted! |
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TheKork
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Posted: Apr 08, 2012 - 05:29 PM
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Wouldn't say you are late really, this is the latest update on the IEC website:
Quota: 5,350
Working Holiday places remaining: 2,369
Updated: 05/04/2012
Still plenty of visa's left! |
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Humperdink
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Posted: Apr 08, 2012 - 05:43 PM
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Yeah, checked up earlier today! 
Where abouts are you heading out to? |
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Posted: Apr 08, 2012 - 06:10 PM
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Im heading out to whistler also
Going with www.the-workingholiday-club.com . It's not free, but they do guarantee you a job and some other little bonuses! Really nice guys, and they come reccomended from the resort themselves..
Sorry if that sounds like an advert for them :/
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Posted: Apr 08, 2012 - 06:24 PM
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Humperdink - whistler hopefully, I actually added you on FB last week (Kyle Mc), forgot about that. Was going to ask what sort of plans you had.
Jazown - I looked at WHC, its great for peace of mind but not really practical for me as I would need to arrange being in London for an interview on top of the £599 fee. But it would be great heading out knowing you had somewhere to stay and a job. |
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jazown
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Posted: Apr 08, 2012 - 06:27 PM
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First post: Feb 12, 2010
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yeah, that's why i went for it. it's kool that they give you the 4 days accomodation and stuff in vancouver too.
Bottom line is, I'm too busy (lazy) to organise it all myself!
Out of interest, what airlines do you people use? Every one i look at seems to be crazy expensive! |
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Posted: Apr 08, 2012 - 06:38 PM
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First post: Dec 28, 2009
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| Canadian affair (air transat), i've priced a one way ticket at £260 which seems pretty reasonable.. |
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