It's not surprising that some people really like snow and that some people detest snow to an extreme degree. Both points of view are quite easy to understand regardless of your personal attitude towards the cold, fluffy, white stuff. Considering that most people choose to live in places which are warm and where there is not a lot of snow during the winter, it is probably fair to conclude that most people consider snow to be a novelty worth encountering maybe a couple times per year at most, but otherwise best avoided. On the other hand, ski and snowboard enthusiasts often choose to live in places were there is lots of snow and where they can enjoy recreating in lots of the cold, fluffy, white stuff. They are quite willing to put up with some of the hazards and hassles associated with snow and generally learn ways of dealing with the negative aspects of snow and cold weather in general.