© Paul Conrad/Pablo Conrad Photography - A ski patroler during the winter and lumberjack by summer, John Brennan of Aspen, Colo., works under the Coney Glade lift on Snowmass Mountain.. Brennan main job is to ensure the slopes are safe by keeping them clear of debris. He says he likes his job due to the variety. "It's a good job," says Brennan, "it changes and I like that."