Last season, and important liberation took place right here in Colorado. Snowboard Outreach Society, the organization that brings at risk youth to the ski slopes, decided that they would now add skiing to their program. As such, they are the Snowsport Outreach Society. I was one of the first two-plankers to become a mentor, or “sherpa” as they call it for the Breckenridge group. Let me tell you, it was one of the most worthwhile things I’ve done in my relatively insignificant life.

Hiring season is beginning soon, and if you’re looking for a part time gig, or better yet, if you’re willing to earn some good karma by volunteering, I urge you to go to the SOS Jobs Page and apply. The job involves leading a group of kids for five ride days at Breckenridge, making sure that they adhere to the SOS Core Values, being present at equipment rental night and getting your kids involved in local volunteer work.

Go for it! It’s one of the great things about being a local!