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Tigger said:
Wait a second, $38 dollars is an expensive lift ticket?
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That was my thought as well.... 38$ is pocket lint compared to tickets to real resorts :P
 
Thanks fellas. NCTI Riverside. Not the most reputable program lol, but I've made it this far.
 
Addrobo87 said:
Thanks fellas. NCTI Riverside. Not the most reputable program lol, but I've made it this far.
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I'm very sorry to hear that haha. I do know some great medics who have come out of that program so there is still hope for you :P
 
I made sure to prepare for paramedic school. I became an EKG Tech, took a prep course, and read as much as I possibly could. The result? Number 1 in my class and I never really struggled, I just get test anxiety pretty bad for some reason. I pride myself in being able to explain "Tetralogy of Fallot" while most students couldn't explain Acid-base balance.
 
firefite said:
I'm very sorry to hear that haha. I do know some great medics who have come out of that program so there is still hope for you :P
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Thanks. Btw we have a bunch of instructors from out towards your way in the desert.
 
NVRob said:
That was my thought as well.... 38$ is pocket lint compared to tickets to real resorts :P
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$80-$100 in Tahoe. I usually look for six pack deals. 6 days (any day). Usually pays for themselves after 4 days. Too bad I won't be able to travel to Reno/Tahoe this winter :unsure:.
 
Addrobo87 said:
Thanks fellas. NCTI Riverside. Not the most reputable program lol, but I've made it this far.
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Ahh a fellow NCTI alum :) don't worry 3 months of hard learning and you'll be ready to take the test.
 
Haha I took my first CPR class, EMT class, and Paramedic at NCTI. Now if I can just get hired by AMR, the cycle will be complete.
 
NVRob said:
That was my thought as well.... 38$ is pocket lint compared to tickets to real resorts :P
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The only good daily deal left in Colorado is Wolf Creek, which is 50 a day. They have 35 dollar local appreciation day (which apply to everyone!) and college student days, but 50 is still ok for the most snow in Colorado! I usually get 2-3 days there a year, when Summit is sucking.

Otherwise, if you're gonna ski more than 5-7, a season pass is a must. Due to money issues from going to abroad, they'll be no Keyston, Vail, or A-Basin for me this year, it's two expensive to get a Vail Resorts pass and a Copper, Winter Park, and Steamboat pass. I'm gonna try and volunteer at Breck to score some comp tickets though.
 
Addrobo87 said:
Haha I took my first CPR class, EMT class, and Paramedic at NCTI. Now if I can just get hired by AMR, the cycle will be complete.
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Good luck. I know a few people that have gone through NCTI. It's all about what you put into it. It's just expensive if you don't have AMR discount.

The hard part will be finding a job with the reported 6-8month wait for part-time paramedic spots at AMR. With NCTI, RCC, Crafton Hills, Palomar, and other outliers, the market is just saturated.

With that said, there are always spots. It's just about who you know. Excellent people tend to stand out and get hired far quicker than others...you know what I mean. There's always that one guy that can't ever seem to get hired...
 
We'll see what happens. I don't have any fire aspirations, just wanted to make better than EMT money and support myself through college.
 
intellectualfish said:
Good luck! Remember that most skill testers give bonus points for the creative and liberal use of NPAs and water-based lubricants on airway mannequins! :cool:
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Thanks for the excellent advice buddy ;)
 
Chris07 said:
$80-$100 in Tahoe. I usually look for six pack deals. 6 days (any day). Usually pays for themselves after 4 days. Too bad I won't be able to travel to Reno/Tahoe this winter :unsure:.
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That's unfortunate. We just got a decent amount of snow up here that was exactly what we needed to build a rock solid base for the year :P

I live where people vacation...it's pretty awesome :D
 
NVRob said:
That's unfortunate. We just got a decent amount of snow up here that was exactly what we needed to build a rock solid base for the year :P

I live where people vacation...it's pretty awesome :D
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In all honesty I would love to live there. Usually go every year for a couple days with the family (day after Christmas till New Years). Unfortunately I'm working this year so I'm staying home.

If I do ever move out there I'm sure the whole shoveling snow concept may take some getting used to. I mean the coldest I get here is low high 40s with rain...:P
 
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