So I have done a number of things in my life to earn my keep including being a guide, scientist, carpenter and currently software developer. The software gig is pretty cushy - 10 weeks paid leave a year, ok health benefits, and good pay. The only down side to writing software is I don't like it and am not good at it.
IN considering a midlife career change the only jobs that appeal to me are carpentry and owning a mountaineering store. So the question I have is has ANYONE made a nickel off of selling climbing gear? Yvon Chouinard himself claimed he made almost no money at manufacturing climbing equipment.
Thoughts?
EB