Replying to Get me out of New Jersey

I'm 20 years old and live in shitty old New Jersey and don't ski nearly as much as I would like to (5-10 times a year maybe). So I am curious as to how to become a "ski bum" out west for a year or so. I don't understand how I go about doing this pertaining to jobs, money, living, etc? Like do I need to just save up enough to just go do it or what? I know most of you assholes will probably say something like "get full tilts" or some stupid shit like that but any suggestions or help is appreciated.