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I'm planning a trip to hike the Appalachian Trail for a few months.  If I make it to Mt. Katadin, my resources(money) will be pretty exhausted, and I will need work.  I was thinking about ski resorts out west, as I have cooked in restaurants for 8 years, and would finish around in October...  I have a career type job lined up at home, and intend to make my career with it, but after being in school for what feels like my whole life, I want to try something new.  So Reddit, where can I find a seasonal job this winter? One that would possibly offer a(cheap) place to stay?
<bot>: I want to take a trip that I will remember forever.  Im starting on the Appalachian Trail.  Looking for something awesome after, but will have little money....where can I find a place to stay/work this winter??