Later this year, at the ages of 38 and 41, the couple behind OurNextLife.com will be quitting the stressful, time-consuming jobs that they’ve held for most of their adult lives and will be retiring to a life in the mountains.

This is particularly interesting to me because one of my dreams is to live on the side of the mountain and get a part-time ski patrol job. Because really, what could be better than waking up early after a big snowfall, grabbing a cup of coffee with your buddies, then strapping on your skis and heading up the mountain to throw bombs and trigger avalanches?

Join me for a Financial Independence Podcast interview with Ms. ONL to hear all about this exciting transition to the mountains and to find out what their next life has in store for them!

Highlights:

What to do if you’re not naturally frugal
Why you should gradually trim your expenses if your spending is high
The risk of losing your identity when leaving a long-term, time-consuming job
Finding meaning after early retirement
Using your money to help out your family
What it’s like living in a ski town
The additional costs of mountain life
How to transition from the big city to the mountains
Preparing for the two phases of early retirement

Our Next Life - Retiring to a Life in the Mountains