So I am finally done with the university, and as soon as I get my degree I am looking to relocate somewhere that I can more snow than south Florida. I still undecided where to relocate, my thought are Salt lake, Denver, Reno or Sacramento. My main issue is I don't get enough riding a year so I figure it is better to move. I have to move to a Big city to get good employment with my degree, it is in the computer industry. I am also looking to be close to the slopes from the city. Snow conditions are important, as well. I am not familiar with Salt Lake, but some friends tell me that the city is very nice, clean and employment opportunities are great. I visited Reno last year and it was ok, but it seems to me like the snow there has more water content and it is not as reliable as the rockies. I wish I could move closer to the slopes, but I need to get some experience in my carreer, so I have to stick with the big cities. Any advice on my choices, or any other choices out there is greatly appreciated.
I'm in IT as well. The job market seems steady and profitable. I moved to Denver about two years ago now and I love it. I like it because it has all the major sports teams/cultural events unlike the rest of the cities you mentioned. I can usually get across town from my place in a half hour as long as I don't try to go North/South during rush hour, my place is on the west side of Lakewood. You do have to travel a good bit to get some decent turns in but as long as you avoid the 70 mad house drive on the weekend (have a couple beers in summit before you leave) the drive usually isn't bad.
well, it's a choice of equal evils. salt lake has horrid smog but great snow. denver has decent snow, less smog, and the I-70 mania. I can't speak for Sacramento or Reno but i'm sure they're jacked up in their own special way. go where the money is, suffer for the next ten years, and then move to B.C. (not beaver creek). or, admit that chasing the almighty dollar is a soul-sucking sacrifice that rarely ends in happiness and move to a secret mtn. town w/ >350"/ year and great boating in the summer and truly live the dream rather than chase a myth. we're on this planet for ~70 years. do meaningful work and have fun. money should be a distant third.
Yes I saw it but i do not know anything about it, I don't know about their snow, city, and employment opportunities,... any advice there?
I am not desperate for money, but I want to to grow in my career and of the service sector. I do want to live comfortably, but near to the snow, I know sacrifices will have to be made depending to were I move..
At the moment I am living in SLC. If you want close proximity to the slopes from a city,as well as quality of snow, I dont think you can beat it. This truly is the greatest snow on earth. (at least that I have experienced) Yes there is an inversion issue in the winter regarding smog. However utah is a super beautiful place, especially Southern Ut. As for paddling. There isin't tons of great stuff really close. ID and WY are somewhat close. The Co Rio is about 4 hrs away. Also The Mtn biking is hard to beat. I'm no chest beater when it comes to SLC, however it seems like if paddling isin't your main bag then this is a good place to be. And with the LDS church ruling 60% of the pop, there is generally a mello vibe and friendly folks living here. Plus crime is pretty low.
Just my 2 cent.
So what is the issue with the smog, is it year around or just in winter. So i guess the 300 days a year of sun are not seen like in Colorado?
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Originally Posted by h2obro
At the moment I am living in SLC. If you want close proximity to the slopes from a city,as well as quality of snow, I dont think you can beat it. This truly is the greatest snow on earth. (at least that I have experienced) Yes there is an inversion issue in the winter regarding smog. However utah is a super beautiful place, especially Southern Ut. As for paddling. There isin't tons of great stuff really close. ID and WY are somewhat close. The Co Rio is about 4 hrs away. Also The Mtn biking is hard to beat. I'm no chest beater when it comes to SLC, however it seems like if paddling isin't your main bag then this is a good place to be. And with the LDS church ruling 60% of the pop, there is generally a mello vibe and friendly folks living here. Plus crime is pretty low.
Just my 2 cent.
Man, I got to be honest, I have only lived here in from the end of aug and I will be starting my summer early and jamming out in about 5 weeks si I cant vouch for the summer, but from what I can tell and have heard, it's mostly a winter thing due to all the cold air flowing into the valey from all the surrounding mts.(think lots of places to ski/ride) Classic Inversion. When it snows the air is clear. When it doesnt, It's pretty visable. Especially as you drive down the canyons (big/little Cottonwood). However we are not talking about smog as impressive as LA. Generally it seems to be a problem with any large metro area that is in a bowl like valley surrounded by peaks. lots of em'. I am not playing the ol' My town is better than any other town game, it just seems like A. big city w/ good job market+ B, close proximity to great riding, = C, SLC. But, as i'm sure others will chime in. C may also = a number of other places. Good luck.
Christo
[quote=h2obro;88073]. When it doesnt, It's pretty visable.
"it" meaning the smog. As for sun. Before the snow gods unleashed this winter/jan. It was pretty sunny and nice. I cant imagine it not being alot like Co for summer weather. Sunny days with a rain shower or two moving in in the afternoon and clearing out. Just a guess.
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