Moving to colorado

Peter Stokes wrote: Wow- I didn't know there were so many happy people there

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Peter Stokes wrote: Wow- I didn't know there were so many happy people there

Yep. I'm super happy living here. My gf and I found an awesome apartment within walking distance of wash park and the broadway music district. I ride my bike to the lightrail for work in the tech center every morning to avoid the traffic. And we can hit up climbing areas within about a 20-45 minute drive (unless it's rush hour). Couldn't be happier honestly.

BUT, if you are looking to wake up to mountains, don't come to Denver.

Golden is nice, GJ is cool if your intent is focused on access to high quality climbing areas... If you are into learning big walls/adventure climbing, Gunnison is way rad. The Black Canyon is beautiful...

The only reason I wouldn't recommend CO Springs is that the climbing there leaves quite a bit to be desired IMO. But it is a BEAUTIFUL city as far as the views go (especially the Manitou area). The hiking is good there too. Just, wouldn't wanna live there. You know?

If you havent got your heart set on any place in particular then why, may I ask, have you narrowed your search to Colorado? Have you ever been there? Definitely some nice spots, but there are many places on the Front Range (where most of the jobs are) where you'll feel more like you woke up in the midwest instead of the mountains.

If you can, do what some others have suggested and bum around for a while. I spent a year bumming around CO and a few other states and decided two things: First being that I liked MT, UT and WY more that CO, and the second being that I liked NC better than all of them.

Your experience will be different than mine, but trying out a few places for yourself is the best way to become settled somewhere.

Ryan Williams wrote:If you havent got your heart set on any place in particular then why, may I ask, have you narrowed your search to Colorado?

I'm guessing because, pot is now legal? haha jk.

You have a good point though, bumming around for a little while until you find a place you like is key (IF you have a nest egg saved up for that type of wandering). But, beginning the trip in January is gonna make it hard to get an accurate idea about the climbing scene in any area. Unless your focus is ice climbing.

Yea, CO is going to see a huge influx of people now haha!

But yea to the OP, I moved to CO in January and the only thing that really made it possible was grabbing up any job I could find at ski areas until the weather got better. It can be brutal driving around that time of year, even if you have the right vehicle.

Hi Alex!

My finace and I also moved to Colorado from the East Coast. We didn't have jobs lined up but did save a good bit of money to fall back on. We managed to line up an apartment (600 sq ft) in Boulder for 800/month but...we are two people who only needed a one bedroom. I LOVE boulder for the most part, my commute to work is short(2 miles), climbing can't be beat, the gyms for the winter can't be beat, great food, lots of outdoorsfolk. The only drawback is, there are a good bit of pretentious wealthy folks. But the goods far outweigh the con. You can likely find a decent roommate situation due to how many college folks there are around. Boulder is VERY liberal, Co Springs is def a lot more conservative. Just keep that in mind. Fort Collins is rad too, college town, decent nearby climbing(Horsetooth,Poudre,Carter Lake, etc). Good Luck!

Alex La. wrote:But I install solar panels

Somewhere in Denver would be a great choice then. Loads of work in that sector.

Yeah, the reason I don't really want to bum around is because I don't have a whole lot of money to blow. And I font really feel like being homeless again hah. I don't smoke so not really about the pot :P. But another reason I want a destination is because I have a rear wheel drive ford ranger haha. So if I get stuck im screwed...

Well let me add this haha, I'm a v7-v8 climber i love projecting and i want to be somewhere, wheres there's tons of world class climbing and projecting, and enough work so that if i move out there today i can find a job sweeping floors somewhere. And sorry i'd be thanking everyone personally but i dont have internet and i'm using my phone. So i'm kind of limited on abilities. Thanks again though everyone.

colorado springs is epic just moved here from ca and its sweet. alot to do everything is relativley close. great gym (city rock) and some awesome near by places to get outside. email me if you want some more info be more than happy to help you out

I'm not into bouldering much myself, but if you are, check out Ft. Collins and Morrison. I live in Evergreen, near Morrison, which is a great place to live if you want to wake up in the mountains but be close enough to Denver to take advantage of jobs there. And we have Alderfer/Three Sisters right here which has bouldering and lots of nice trails. Ft. Collins would have more people college-age/just out of college and probably better roommate opportunities, though. If you have questions about the Evergreen area, feel free to PM me.

"H" wrote:Who the hell planned the Springs?

I know. I hate the many loop roads we have like Circle Jerk and Whoawhatfuckingdirectionamigoingnow Drive.

Interesting that Albuquerque, NM never gets mentioned in these threads.

Bill Matlin wrote:Interesting that Albuquerque, NM never gets mentioned in these threads.

in this case, it probably has something to do with the fact that the OP specifically said he is moving to CO... not NM

If you do move to the Springs, I would try and find a place downtown or on the west side / Manitou. Even going up the pass (hwy 24) to check out Cascade or Green Mountain Falls might be worth your time. Lots of little homes for rent in the mountains 20 minutes from town

One of the big pros for C. Spgs is that we can use hwy 24 to access the mountains. Denver relies on I-70 which can be a nightmare if you are on the road during peak traffic hours. The Springs has year round climbing in town with every type of climbing within an hour or two.

The city is a hub for evangelical conservatives so if that is not your cup of tea then check out the sides of town I mentioned earlier and you will feel more at home.

There are two good gyms. CityRock- good rope climbing and bouldering. SCC- good bouldering.

I am not sure about the solar industry here but the overall economy is doing okay compared to other cities.

I will throw in a vote for the four corners area as well if you can find work down there. I have always had a good time in that part of the state and it does not feel as crowded as the front range.

Alex La. wrote:Well let me add this haha, I'm a v7-v8 climber i love projecting and i want to be somewhere, wheres there's tons of world class climbing and projecting, and enough work so that if i move out there today i can find a job sweeping floors somewhere. And sorry i'd be thanking everyone personally but i dont have internet and i'm using my phone. So i'm kind of limited on abilities. Thanks again though everyone.

This statement screams -Bishop

Alex La. wrote:But another reason I want a destination is because I have a rear wheel drive ford ranger haha. So if I get stuck im screwed...

When you get here, think about investing in some sandbags to lay over your rear axle. It's also a good idea to keep a tow strap and avy shovel in your truck.

You guys are great and i couldn't thank you all enough for the help. Another quick question though i wanted to ask was what towns have community colleges?

Alex La. wrote:You guys are great and i couldn't thank you all enough for the help. Another quick question though i wanted to ask was what towns have community colleges?

Longmont and Westminster have Front Range Community. Nice thing is that CU accepts all their credits as well.

haha, Everyone said some place different, it's going to be hard for me to choose now :D!