Originally posted on my Thrillhead Blog
Today I was offered and accepted a job in Crested Butte. The position is with the Crested Butte Academy, which is a private boarding school. The school caters to athletes, primarily skiers. I was not able to get a teaching job there yet this year. Instead, I am in charge of Residential Life. Basically, I’ll be in charge of some evening and morning activities for the kids, and some other activities occasionally on weekends.
Perks: A salary, health insurance and other benefits, they pay for my season’s pass at Crested Butte. They will give me a free 2 bedroom apartment to live in which will be a 5 minute walk from the chairlift. They will only require me to work 3 days a week under the position and the other 4 are to do as I please.
The salary is not huge, but with all the additional benefits, and other opportunities for pay, I think I will be just fine.
As for my house- I will be keeping my house in Lafayette. If something doesn’t work out for me in Crested Butte I can always move back to the Front Range. I plan on renting the house while I am living in Crested Butte.
The fact is, I love the mountains. I spend hundreds of dollars a month in gasoline every week just to travel to the mountains to do the things that I like to do. Even for me to go for a good mountain bike ride I often drive 30-45 minutes. It’s a waste of time and a waste of money. Now, I will have biking and right out my door… less than 5 minutes away! I am happily welcoming this change, and I am very excited for the move.
Check out the Academy’s Website:
http://www.crestedbutteacademy.org/
