USA Ski Resort

SKI RESORT USA

The Ski Resort experience is at the top of the travel bucket list for numerous adventure students. Aspen, Colorado is famous for its world-class ski resorts, breathtaking mountain views, and vibrant après-ski scene. Nestled in the heart of the Rockies, this iconic destination offers endless adventure, whether you’re hitting the powder, exploring the charming town, or soaking in the stunning scenery, Aspen is the perfect winter work and travel experience.

The Ski Resort Experience

The Ski Resort experience lasts three months. Hopscotch Travel ensures you’re placed with a prescreened hiring company, allowing you to fully engage in the experience. Some companies might offer accommodation, while others might ask you to arrange your own.

Due to the large number of applications, there will be a selection process to pick a shortlist of candidates for the experience.

  • IS IT FOR ME?
  • FEES & BENEFITS
  • APPLY
  • FAQS
  • 20-26 years old
  • Enrolled in University (UNISA is not eligible)
  • 200 hours of student work experience
  • Commit to a 3-month period (available from December to March 15th)

POSITIONS

•  Hostess

•  Waiter

•  Bartending

•  Barista

•  Retail assistant

•  Front desk assistant

OUR FEES

SIGN UP FEE (non refundable): R 1,500

EXPERIENCE FEE: R 24,000

INCLUDED IN OUR FEES
  • PRESCREENED HIRING COMPANY
  • SPONSORED WORK PERMIT
  • VISA APPLICATION SUPPORT
  • PREPARING WINTER SKI PROFILE
  • INTERVIEW GUIDELINES
  • SUPPORT FROM SIGN UP TO RETURN
EXTERNAL COSTS

VISA PROCESSING: R 3,380

ROUND TRIP AIRFARE: R 15,000

LIVING COSTS BEFORE FIRST PAY CHECK: R 18,000

ACCOMMODATION (Refundable deposit plus first months rent):R 30,000

The amounts shown above are estimates and may vary according to price changes.

BENEFITS OF THIS EXPERIENCE
  • THE AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE WITH HAVING A PRIMARY AND SECONDARY JOB IS R16,000
  • BASIC HEALTH CARE INSURANCE IN THE USA
HOW TO APPLY

The form below is the official Seasonal Application form. Please complete this form thoughtfully, and we’ll begin processing your application. If you wish to explore other experiences or have inquiries not covered here, you can book a 30 min info session with the experience coordinator here.

If you are unsure whether this is the experience for you, please complete our “DO I QUALIFY” form to check your eligibility.

Hopscotch Travel will review your application to ensure all the required information is correct.

If you qualify our work and travel expert will contact, you for an online interview. If your interview is successful, you will be accepted to the experience of your choice.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Please head over to our Winter Ski Experience FAQS page for a comprehensive list of questions and answers. It’s everything you need to know from how it works, to the interview process, to being placed with your host family.

If you’re certain that you qualify for the work and travel experience, you can APPLY NOW! Alternatively, use the DO I QUALIFY button.

Advance your skills and boost your income! Book your course today and start seeing the benefits tomorrow.

TAX RETURN

While on a working holiday in the USA, you’ll pay a significant amount of tax on your income. The good news is that if you overpay tax, you might be eligible to claim some of your money back. Register HERE.

THE PROCESS

Follow these 8 simple steps—and rely on us to help you along the way!

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