Last summer I went to an all-day seminar by a woman who helped professional athletes promote themselves. About halfway into her talk people were squirming in their seats at many of her suggestions and she said “I’m getting the impression that in the climbing and skiing world it’s not socially acceptable to promote yourself or your sport, so how do you guys (and girls) expect to make a living doing this?” That’s a good question and is why many people guide, write, sell photos or become ski bums – it is very difficult to make a living as a full-time backcountry skier. Sponsorship goes a long ways, but is miniscule compared to other sports. I remember driving by a mansion in Rhode Island which belonged to a famous golfer and thinking what a financially poor choice becoming a ski mountaineer was. Oh well..!
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