Moving Out West... Fill Me In

**Dromond** · 06-07-2007, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by the Mad

Your retarded.

No you.

The whites are great and all, but I'm from there and it's not the same.

**twodogs** · 06-07-2007, 11:53 AM

Its not the same. And that was the major point I was trying to make. The difference between life in the East, and life in the West. Not saying the mountains in Colorado aren't grand and spectacular; but they are also that in N.H. Its about 5000 feet up most trails to the top of Washington. Most mtns out west don't rise more than that from whatever plateau they rise from. Maybe in Montana, and definitely Alaska. And they are completely different mountains geologically, which causes them to be percieved differently. That is all, I haven't seen em' all, but has Smokkan been to the Whites??, or just basing his opinions on assumptions?

**FartBag Commando** · 06-07-2007, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by the Mad

I'm heading West again come Autumn.. .

Why? The Whites sound perfect. Those roads on LCC and BCC aren't very straight.

**twodogs** · 06-07-2007, 01:32 PM

You stay outta this one Scottie!! No one asked for your opinion.

**bjtuna** · 06-07-2007, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by the Mad

Your retarded.

My retarded?

For western locations, come here to Idaho. Boise is paradise.

VC · 06-17-2007, 09:43 PM

Have enough cash saved up so you can live for a couple months and move. You might have to camp for a couple weeks, but its alot easier trying to find a housing and a job when you're in town then from the east coast. Probably not the best sounding plan, but thats my .02

**cj001f** · 06-17-2007, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by the Mad

I haven't seen em' all

never been to WA, OR or CA, eh?

**AsheanMT** · 06-17-2007, 10:14 PM

Check out Moonlight basin.

**davey** · 06-19-2007, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by the Mad

Your retarded.

If you're going to call someone retarded, atleast spell you're correctly.

**smmokan** · 06-20-2007, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by the Mad

Its about 5000 feet up most trails to the top of Washington. Most mtns out west don't rise more than that from whatever plateau they rise from. but has Smokkan been to the Whites??, or just basing his opinions on assumptions?

So you're basing your awesome assumptions on the fact that one mountain in the northeast (Washington) has the same vertical as all the mountains in Colorado? Brilliant. That's like comparing a ski hill with one run of 2000 vert to a resort with 5,000 acres of runs like that.

Second, I grew up in the northeast, so I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. There's a reason I live out here now.

**twodogs** · 06-20-2007, 09:39 AM

Okay.. I'm a moron. Your right, but there is more than one mountain in the Northeast with that kind of vertical.. but I digress.

C-Ya out there come November.

**smmokan** · 06-20-2007, 09:56 AM

Heh... I'll buy you a drink.

**VIA** · 07-02-2007, 03:53 PM

I heard that Colorado was accepting East Coast immigrants.

**skiHOG** · 07-02-2007, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by VIA

I heard that Colorado was accepting East Coast immigrants.

i don't mind them stoppin through, but continue on west.

**twodogs** · 07-02-2007, 06:22 PM

...but us East coast transplants are what make the West so cool.

**AbsolutStoli** · 07-03-2007, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by MrZach

Plus, the pizza here is horrible...

the pizza isnt any betterin in NH

**bikeaddict** · 07-10-2007, 11:07 AM

I work from home so I was cursed with having to make the monumental decision of where to live and raise a family.

I'm into snowboarding/mountain biking both in resorts and backcountry so that was my main focus.

I tried SLC and now Denver because I wanted to be near a big city in case my job situation changed, I wouldn't have to relocate to find a decent paying tech job.

SLC has AWESOME access to the mountains, resorts and backcountry. You can go from downtown to the mountains in about a half hour. Denver on the other hand is 1 hour minimum.

I left SLC because I didn't want to raise my children in a place they would feel alienated from a good portion of the population. As a city Denver also has a way better night life, economy and the people there are way more laid back. So I think it's best overall here. Stay along the front range, from Boulder to Roxborough and you'll have easy access to hiking, biking too.

Another reason you should stick to a city is women. I'm married so it wasn't a decision factor for me but if you're single, in resort towns you can count on a bad ratio.

More on my decision making process - I ruled out CA due to high cost of homes. I ruled out the Pacific NW due to the rain and humidity. Both of these areas are worth considering if those factors aren't a big deal to you. Denver gets 300+ days of sunshine a year. Both SLC and Denver are lower than the mountains so it's easier living than at a resort.

**bikeaddict** · 07-10-2007, 11:10 AM

I work from home so I was cursed with having to make the monumental decision of where to live and raise a family.

I'm into snowboarding/mountain biking both in resorts and backcountry so that was my main focus.

I tried SLC and now Denver because I wanted to be near a big city in case my job situation changed, I wouldn't have to relocate to find a decent paying tech job.

SLC has AWESOME access to the mountains, resorts and backcountry. You can go from downtown to the mountains in about a half hour. Denver on the other hand is 1 hour minimum.

I left SLC because I didn't want to raise my children there. I didn't like my television being censored by a religious organization. As a city Denver also has a way better night life, economy and the people are way more laid back. I think its best along the front range, from Boulder to Roxborough because of the easy access to hiking, biking in the foothills.

Another reason you should stick to a city is Women. I'm married so it wasn't a decision factor for me but if you're single, in resort towns you can count on a bad ratio.

More on my decision making process - I ruled out CA due to high cost of homes. I ruled out the Pacific NW due to the rain and humidity. Both of these areas are worth considering if those factors aren't a big deal to you. Denver gets 300+ days of sunshine a year. Both SLC and Denver are lower elevations than the mountains so it's easier living than at a resort.

**powski3** · 08-10-2007, 11:28 PM

I ruled out the Pacific NW due to the rain and humidity

The Northwest isn't humid.

**Ottime** · 08-19-2007, 10:20 PM

If you are thinking of living around Tahoe, I suggest finding housing and work in Nevada and play in California - you will save a lot of money.

If you landed a good job in Aspen - you should really take this. Getting out early is key to making it work. Show up in late October and you are screwed - all the good stuff goes early. Your girl can come visit you.

Good points on resort towns being lonely for meeting the ladies - but if you have one you are missing already, well God gave you two hands.

And this whole EC - WC thing. Pizza IS better in NH. Not as good as NY, but way better than the crap they serve us in CA. And the mountains are better out west. It is not just about vertical drop. Think of acreage. Think of wide open bowls and chutes galore. Old growth tree skiing. Yeah, the NH-ME lakes region rocks, but that is a summer thing IMO. Oh - and Franconia Notch does rock - just drove through it last week. Every time is a blast.