Anyone live in Colorado?

[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.??
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[blue2000s]

I joke a bit, but I really don't like to see Colorado grow. I'd be happy if they outlawed home construction.

I've been here 25 years and seen the area of Denver increase by what seems like double. The traffic hear has increased considerably in that time and not just road traffic but people traffic and crowds too. All the housing also takes away from the natural beauty that brought me here.

The scenario that you describe of being able to buy more house for less than where you live is precisely the reason why there are so many Californians here. We call the houses they buy McMansions because they are huge and so fast to build up.

I guess I don't like to see a good thing go bad and that's what's happening.

When I move to Wyoming, nobody better follow me!