Anyone live in Colorado?

[rdancd816]

You guys are riot!! Also...Rockies suck, Avalanche won't make the playoffs, Nuggets are 10 1/2 out, Broncos missed playoffs. Must be better places to live!

[Ronzi]

After re-reading the response to JAAY's question, it strikes me that maybe we Denverites have had a lot of fun with the question, without any info being supplied.
I came here in '64 with the Army, and never left, in spite of having opportunities to do so. That says something about how much I like CO.
If you are going to be here for a visit you can judge for yourself. I will say that if it's before May you won't be seeing the Denver area at it's best, since the trees are bare and all the vegetation is brown. A bit monotonal, if you know what I mean.
Denver itself has nice areas, and not-so-nice areas, just like any city, but you won't really find any slums, like you would in my old hometown of Chicago, for example. Most people that come here from other larger cities, find Denver to be a "clean" city.
If you like the mountains, there are communities west of Denver in the foothills, within commuting distance. Boulder and Ft. Collins are nearby (30-50 miles) college towns, and there are the usual bedroom suburbs ringing Denver.
Commuting is generally pretty easy. You can get from just about anywhere in the metro area to any other place in the metro area in about 40 minutes max. Most metro commutes, from the edges to the core city are about 30-35 minutes.
If you don't have a car, you're screwed. Public transit is mostly buses, with a couple of light rail lines. More of those are planned, but it's going to be a while.
Sorry for being long-winded, and have a nice visit.

[rdancd816]

I too came to Colorado from the Chicago area in 1986. Two years after I got here my company asked me to relocate. I quit in order to stay here. 300+ days of sunshine, skiing, hiking, and the great rides available in the mountains. Cost of living not too bad and the city has all the amenities of any major urban area. Most of us who live here came from somewhere else and are very protective of the lifestyle Colorado offers. Good luck to you and your potential relocation. Colorado is a great chioce. IMHO

[denverpete]

Ahh, Ronzi. I hate it when you're right. On to the advice.

Denver, Boulder, and Ft. Collins are about as different communities as you could think of (not to mention being quite far apart). Both Boulder (or as we like to call it - The Free Republic of Boulder) and Ft. Collins are college towns with all that comes with that. Housing in Boulder is pretty expensive while some of the outlying areas around it are fairly reasonable.

While all of the communities along the front range (in view of the mountains) are made up of fairly outdoor oriented people - those in Boulder and Ft. Collins (along the foot hills – what most call mountains) would likely be widely considered even more so. Learn to love fleece. Mountain Biking actually involves real mountains and road biking in Boulder can bring you in touch with some of the world's premier riders. Boulder and Colorado Springs have easy access to some premier climbing sites literally within biking distance. Those in the high country (mountains) are even more outdoor oriented and usually even more laid back. Believe it or not, not everyone skis or snowboards – but nearly everyone has at least one outdoor activity they pursue.

The lifestyle here is quite different than what those from the East or West coast are typically used to. For some, the focus on the outdoors, casual dress, and general “slow it down” nature just isn’t for them; those people either stay and ******************** or leave. For those who were born here or move and choose to stay, Colorado becomes a passion. We joke about not wanting people to move here (okay, not really joke – we honestly don’t want people to move here) because we like it the way it is – not the way some transplant thinks it should be. Plus all you people are clogging up I-70 on the weekends!

I've only spent 2 years of my life not living in Colorado - and I choked up on seeing the mountains again when I moved back. I've travelled to every state in the Union - and I can't think of a single place I'd rather live....

I love Colorado! I have been there many times the past 15 years. I am mainly in Glenwood Springs. I have also been to Boulder on business.

I am planning a trip to western Colorado in early June with the Boxster!

[rdancd816]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

I love Colorado! I have been there many times the past 15 years. I am mainly in Glenwood Springs. I have also been to Boulder on business.

I am planning a trip to western Colorado in early June with the Boxster!

You gonna drive all the way from Chicago? Is so you'll be coming through Denver most likely. Maybe we could pool some of the local Boxster group and hook up for a bit. If you need any suggestions on the West Slope I'm happy to provide. Did the West, CO run last fall. (Telluride, Ouray, Four Corners, Mesa Verde, Spectacular!)

[JAAY]

Well I just got the chance to read everyones oppinion. DAMN. I can't tell if you just do not want out siders in or something else. If it is as bad as you are all saying i urge you to live in NYC for a week.. LOL Just kidding. Every area has it's terrible things and places. My big hang up here is that I don't owe that much on my house and could sell here, make money on the house, buy a house somewhere else and have no payment and lots o money in the bank and relocate my business. I live in one of the most expensive and populated areas in the world and it is starting to get annoying with prices, traffic and just the pure fact that I like change. Colorado is just one of the places we are going to check out. I have been all over Cali. and housing is rediculous. For all the people who hate where they live. MOVE. Thanks for everybodys' input. If anyone lives somewhere that they like let me know about that too. Pa.??
J

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by rdancd816

You guys are riot!! Also...Rockies suck, Avalanche won't make the playoffs, Nuggets are 10 1/2 out, Broncos missed playoffs. Must be better places to live!

LOL! Ever thought you'd live to regret "Rockies suck?"

This is the best Rocktober EVER!

[rdancd816]

Rocktober is absolutely amazing! What an amazing streak!!! 20 out of last 21?! Bring on the Indians. (or Redsox) What a blast in Denver!

[ktan902]

Hey thanks for all the replies everyone!

Yeah I'm gonna be working for Beaver Creek this winter....it's all about a change of lifestyle for me....I'm leaving my 9-5 office job in NYC and am gonna snowboard like a madman this winter!

Yeah i hear ya about the ground clearance...I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm not looking to drive the Box much anyway cos I'll have free transport to and from work provided by the mountain...I will drive her around on nice days though!

Any skiers or snowboarders out here....give me a shout if you're coming out to the Creek!

cheers,
kane