Wow, I would love to go back up there, at least for a visit. I lived in Kodiak for a year and Kenai for 6 years. If you love the outdoors there is TONS to do!
My favorite trip was when we lived in Kodiak. We took the ferry to Homer, drove up to Anchorage, then up to Fairbanks, stopping at Mt McKinley, via A3, then back down to Anchorage via A4. The scenery and outdoors was just awesome. Fishing, camping, hiking, rafting, etc....there is just nothing that compares anywhere else in the world (well maybe there is something in Canada, lol).
I think, living in Cordova, you may be isolated via land routes and have to either fly in/out or take the ferry to Valdez.
One thing I would point out, in general, the people up there are some of the most down to earth, friendly, helpful and likable folks you will ever meet. Sure there are the exceptions, especially in the big towns of Anchorage and Fairbanks, but in general, especially the smaller places like Kodiak, Kenai, Homer, Valdez, Cordova, etc. they are great
Also, because Cordova is on the south coast, it won't get tooooo bad temperature-wise! Probably lots of snow though!
