I am planning on taking a long long trip this summer to all the places I want to see. I plan to go to texas to rock climb with some friends and then up North to learn how to snowboard and then try and make it to alaska to see the great Aurora Borealis if I can. That has been my dream ever since I was a young child. I will pick up jobs as I go through these places because I know this trip will cost alot and I dont have that kind of money. I plan on this taking me about 6 months which works out because alaska will be my last stop and if all goes to plan I will be there by December. which is when the aurora borealis is at its best. Where are some good places to learn how to snowboard and to really sight see? I will try and get to Colorado and then further up like Michigan, maybe Vancouver since ill be going to alaska i hope. Oh im also gunna try and see the a few of the Great Lakes, Grand Canyon and some caves