Hey UKPN,
If you're an upper-level high school student, undergrad, or postgrad looking for a great summer of field science and outdoor fun, check out the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP) at juneauicefield.com - applications are now open!
I've been involved with the program a few times (and there are usually a few European students), so let me know if you have more questions and I can try to help you out.
Best,
Allen
PS If pictures are the sort of thing that convince you, here are mine from this past year: https://plus.google.com/photos/114605201448911547058/albums/5777769185754962929
