You can picture the guy with black knee socks, sandals and a bucket hat combing the nation’s beaches for lost treasure but have you ever seen a guy walking around heavily trafficked areas of a ski resort in the spring looking for items lost in snow during the winter?

Great hobby for those who are so inclined for a couple reasons: it’s great exercise, potentially profitable and helps keep our resorts clean. Props to this guy.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....