This past summer I was near the mountains a lot in Seward AK waiting for the snow and working in the fishing industry. I had been fishing as a kid but really got into it last spring and had some great teachers to show me the ways. The mountains had enough snow just to keep you thinking about slaying pow but not enough to actually go. This is a link to one of the most epic NON skiing websites around
This online mag has some of the most amazing photos ever. Director of Photography for Warren Miller Chris Patterson does some work for it in his down time waiting for snow. Check it out If you ever want a good job to make enough to travel all winter go to AK and work your ass off it was well worth it.