According to the California Ski Industry Association, the 28 ski resorts throughout the mountains of California will be hiring approximately 3000 to 4000 winter employees this season. As in other areas of the countries, many of these jobs will be taken by foreign students with a three-month work exchange visa. However, in many cases locals are preferred because the season usually lasts longer than the lengths of visas.

Of course, the main perk for potential employees is the skiing benefit offered by all the resorts in varying discounts. The buzz is to look to the Tahoe areas for the best benefits which can include decent housing, reduced food prices, and even family ski benefits. The housing construction boom in this area also opens up more seasonal jobs off the mountains.

For example, Mammoth Mountain, is looking to open November 9th and at season peak will have 1700 seasonal employees.

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