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abenson
Joined: 10/09/06
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Louisville, KY
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Posted: 03/07/08 5:28pm |
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So I was talking with another geologist today who applied for a job that will fly him around to active volcanoes and measure seismic activities when I thought about how many cool outdoorzy jobs there are. Now, most of the time, not always though, if you love the job and it involves being outside it won't be a high earning job. That said, money isn't everything. Then I saw a job posting for an archaeologist surveying team in backcountry Washington. Anyway, what are the coolest attainable outdoor jobs? Park Ranger, Backpack or raft guide, environmental scientist, archaeologist, weather chaser? You tell me, I may be hitting a mid-life crisis/career change one of these days.
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Fundyguy25
Joined: 08/30/07
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Sussex Corner, NB
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Posted: 03/07/08 6:25pm |
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Well I gotta say, I love my job, even though the pay ain't great, there are no benefits, and I am often soaked to the bone. I work as a project manager for a non-profit watershed group, the Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee. I oversee numerous projects and get to walk, hike, canoe, and kayak up and down rivers through out most of the summer performing redd counts, electrofishing, water sampling, tree planting, and performing some more intrusive stream restoration techniques. Through this work I get to see some great ravines, climbing areas, fishing holes, swimming holes, and great ridges and valleys. The winter unfortunately is spent doing reports and proposals, but because of the OT I build up, I usually get time off to enjoy some snowshoeing, and testing my worth on winter hikes and campouts.
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abenson
Joined: 10/09/06
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Louisville, KY
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Posted: 03/08/08 12:13pm |
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yeah, that does sound cool. Sometimes I sample surface water at seemingly pristine areas and I actually think "I am getting paid for this?!"
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Wade
Joined: 07/23/06
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Bowling Green, KY
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Posted: 03/08/08 3:18pm |
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I feel you on the mid-life crisis. But I'd rather call it a 1/3 life crisis... just seems like I have more time left. Although I've been tough on this shell I've got.
I'd say the most attainable outdoorzy jobs would be camp counselor, guide, or outdoor retail shop.
I'm a lover, not a racer... --Wade
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wdew23
Joined: 10/30/06
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Louisville, KY
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Posted: 03/10/08 10:57am |
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Although my job pertains to the outdoors, it is performed totally indoorzy. Anyone hiring?
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gonzobeer
Joined: 02/08/07
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Louisville, KY
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Posted: 03/11/08 1:46am |
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Well....like any other job. As I've noticed lately, even cool outdoorzy jobs require degrees.......don't don't get me started.
Licentia Haud Vestigium
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Greensap
Joined: 10/23/07
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Frisco, CO
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Posted: 03/11/08 8:15am |
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you can alway work at a ski area
Lets Get Green
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Kayaker
Joined: 11/16/07
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Misawa
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Posted: 03/11/08 7:32pm |
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I think this guy has the coolest outdoorzy job...
The Gear Junkie
He's getting paid to do stuff like this.
Sign me up for that job!!!
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joshuatheNomad
Joined: 10/05/06
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Skagway, AK
Posts: 120
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Posted: 03/11/08 8:58pm |
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well, i've been guiding "professionally" since 2004 and i'm still working on meager college loans. I've gone a lot of nights with a serious calorie deficit due to low wages and i've not slept on a bed for nearly three months now. Guiding is certainly a lifestyle choice, not a way to make money. You do get a lot of time off and plenty of time to play outside. And i did just get paid about $70 to mountain bike for two hours today on a bike that i don't even own. So, guiding has it's perks but is certainly not for people who like to own stuff and eat well then go to a nice serta mattress at the end of the day. I'm not sure about the professional stuff as my degree is in Spanish. [even i just shrugged about that]
No Worries
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Wade
Joined: 07/23/06
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Bowling Green, KY
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Posted: 03/11/08 10:05pm |
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When Outdoorzy gets big enough we'll start hiring you guys as "Outdoorzy Ambassadors".  We'll give you paychecks to go to outdoor events, promote outdoorzy and play. 
But until then you'll have to keep your crumby day jobs and be weekend warriors like the rest of us. I am definitely a fan of the alternative lifetstyle. And as Kayaker mentioned, there are jobs like The Gear Junkie has that marry a current talent to an outdoor passion. I've talked with The Gear Junkie a few times and the thing to realize is, though he has an awesome job, he's also busting his butt to do what he loves. A killer job has it's setbacks. But even if you only do it once in your life, I think every one of us should have an Outdoorzy job.
I'm a lover, not a racer...--Wade
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