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Working at Yellowstone

ksihawk7

ksihawk7

Mar 16, 2010
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Northeast Alabama
#1
I recently got a job through Xanterra, who manages most of the concessions at Yellowstone, working as Kitchen Crew at the Yellowstone Lake Hotel for the summer. I've heard pretty mixed opinions on the working conditions and whatnot, but as a college student I'm just really excited for being there all summer, even if it's not the most glamorous company to live and work for. I was wondering if anyone on here has any experience working at Yellowstone or with Xanterra. Also, I'll be driving there from Alabama, so anyone have any ideas on what to see/do on the 28 hour drive there?
 
#3
That sounds cool as hell! I'd try to hit as many National Parks on the way up as you can. I'd opt to drive north on the west side of the Rockies so you can hit all the ones in Utah! Save Yellowstone and Grand Teton for your days off. Also, make sure to hit Glacier N.P. on the Canadian border.
 
#4
My baby sister is a PA after almost 20 years as an RN and her choice has been to work for traveling health care services since she first get her RN cert. She loves it out west and jobs in national parks are among her favorites. She is an almost fanatical cross country bike and hiker and loves nothing more than to be dropped in a remote aid station in one of our gigantic national parks for 3 months at a time. Some of the pics she shares with her homebound sibs are truly breathtaking. I can only imagine how spectacular those views and vistas must be in person.
 
#5
elgecko said:
That sounds cool as hell! I'd try to hit as many National Parks on the way up as you can. I'd opt to drive north on the west side of the Rockies so you can hit all the ones in Utah! Save Yellowstone and Grand Teton for your days off. Also, make sure to hit Glacier N.P. on the Canadian border.
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Agreed! The Grand Tetons and Glacier Natl Park are awesome!
 
#6
You may not have enough time off to venture very far but definitley explore the park , Jackson Hole and Grand Teton park is also a must see. Other nearby options might be the wind river range just south and east of yellowstone. Im sure your aware this is Grizzly country and all due precaution should be observed in the bush, you dont want to have any confrontation with these guys, they are amazing to see at a distance but full on killing machines if they feel threatened. Oh, and the snake river valley between yellowstone and Jackson Hole is an Elk preserve, its not uncommon to see a few wandering about.

I believe Togawatee lodge still does guided backcountry pack trips, That may be something of interest to you
 
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