Trying to move out to Seattle.

[SteveCloudGately]

I wasn't sure where to post this thread so forgive me if this isn't the correct place. I am an inspiring guide so I'm looking to move to Seattle to climb as much as possible. After a trip up Silver Star Peak this past May I fell in love with the city and the Cascades. But I'm having trouble finding a job. Does anybody know if any of the local crag gyms or gear shops are hiring? I currently work as a trail crew supervisor building trails so if anyone knows of jobs pertaining to trail work that would work perfect. I know it's kind of vague but any help on jobs or people looking for room mates would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

[eplanajr]

Don't know if any are hiring.. but it always seem the there's a revolving door for employees at those places...

 

Right off the top of my head there is:

 

Stone Gardens (Seattle)

Vertical World (Several Locations all over the Puget Sound area)

Edgeworks (Tacoma)

 

[tomtom]

As as an 'aspiring' guide, you might consider contacting the local guide services.

 

http://www.aai.cc/Employment/

http://mountainguides.com/employment.shtml

http://www.alpineascents.com/contact.asp

http://www.mountainmadness.com/contact/contact.cfm

 

Also

 

http://www.wta.org/about/job-opportunities

 

 

 

Edited September 3, 2010 by tomtom

[SteveCloudGately]

Im looking into all of the places mentioned! thanks for the info although I don't quite have the experience to apply yet for a guide position the WTA seems to be exactly what I'm looking for!