Ever feel like hitting the slopes instead of going to school? Asa MacLaurin is one lucky guy cuz he gets to ski all day long and gets paid to do it. The 31 year-old is a snow safety patroller in Nelson, BC, Canada. That means he skis around to make sure that the slopes are safe for skiers and that no one needs medical attention.
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Asa MacLaurin has been working as a snow safety patroller for about four years. On an average day, he patrols the mountain before it opens to make sure there isn't anything hazardous to skiers, all the trails are marked and areas that are dangerous are closed and marked with the proper signage. One of the major safety hazards he takes care of is preventing avalanches. When there's been a avalanche from hurting or killing someone.Safety Patrollers - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 48m1r
The obvious good stuff about being a snow safety patroller is getting paid to ski all day! job.Safety Patrollers - How's the $$$? 5q62
Obviously, you only work from around March, but a snow safety patroller can make between $10-15,000 CDN, plus get a free ski . You don't become a safety patroller with a little first aid course under your belt and a stick of dynamite in hand - there's a lot more to it. Asa took the decent skier too. If you're still in the snow plow phase - forget it!The main Helmet, goggles and a Gortex shell is what he wears to get the job done.
