How to Beat the “Mud Season” Blues

About this time every year, Folks living in the High Country, and other resort towns across our nation, feel the pinch in their wallet and begin to hope for an early winter season. Most jobs in and around our area are seasonal and are dependent entirely on the weather. For many, these transitions can be really tough and a difficult to endure. But, if you can be positive, and active, this can be the best time of the year. From Colorado to Washington to California, individuals are out of work, and it’s not because of the economy, it’s due to that seasonal shift here in Alpine country. Most people up here are enjoying their time off, getting outside, and just doing those things that make them happy. It’s a great time to take your dog for hike, go on that camping trip you have been putting off for weeks, or even that trip to the beach you have been promising yourself. This is also the perfect time to visit your family, and reconnect with those who fall between the cracks when your too busy to give them attention. As for myself, I am going to begin my big garage clean-up project. I have so many great ski rentals and snowboard rentals that need tuning. I have my giant chunk of universal wax and my work bench all set up for work. Heavenly Ski Resort watch out, my skis are going to be so fast by the time the hill opens that the Olympians are going to be taking notes on my turns. Until then, I will be spending my time productively in and around town just to make sure that I take advantage of my time off of work during “Mud Season.”