Denver, moving there soon... I am.
- Started 15 years ago
- Last post 14 years ago
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- spendogg0
Where are you working?
- artderailed0
Denver's a really great place between coasts. The contrast of the Rockies next to the vast flatness of the great plains makes for some beautiful views. I lived there off and on for 7 years. You are from SF, so the long commute to the mountains won't annoy you too much. If you like snowboarding that much, try to build your schedule around never going on the weekend. It's a nightmare. Passes are REALLY cheap compared to the Sierra spots. $500 for a 5 mountain season pass.
Hard to give other advice without knowing anything about you. The highlands area is my favorite. It's full of yuppies, but the location to access everything easily is worth it. It'll also keep you off the cramped highways. Cap Hill is a good spot too. Streets of London, Benders, Bar bar, Illegal Pete's and 3 Kings Tavern are good swilling spots.
Also, make sure to take some trips to the four corners area during the winter or summer if you can get over Wolf Creek Pass. Many hidden gems there.
- refunktion0
Thanks artderailed, I love to ride and thats partially why I was offered/took the job here. I am super excited about the five mountain pass. My other big love is djing/making techno/house, and I have heard a few good things so far, namely the Communikey Festival in Boulder and a few other things going on here in Denver.
I have been trying to find a small house with a yard in Denver but craigslist is just filled with crap around Denver, I don't have an issue with commuting, but I am attempting to be close since i don't have a car yet. The Highlands look awesome and a pretty easy bike commute, but I am having a hard time finding a good listing.
pavlov, lol, I went to a Blazers/Nuggets game on Thursday (I am originally from Portland) and compared to Golden State fans, Nuggets fans are pretty tame. I only flipped off one rich white guy who wouldn't get out of my face, who also was wearing a mami university hat... so i didn't give him much more than that.
- refunktion0
also, drinking the right amount here is kinda hard to do.
- only takes a few to go way overboard.refunktion
- Ha... yeah, the altitude/dryness takes a while to get used to. Drink lots of water.joeth
- joeth0
Welcome! Sounds like you're finding some good stuff. Great Divide and Vine St Pub (actually Mountain Sun from Boulder) both make great beer. I haven't been to The Lobby. I'll have to check it out. I just went to the breweries in Fort Collins yesterday. Great trip to do sometime... New Belgium, Odell, Fort Collins Brewery.
For house locations, I definitely agree about staying off highways if possible. Being able to walk, bike, and light-rail to everything is much more enjoyable. I've heard just west of Broadway (around 1st) is pretty affordable, and it's near a lot of good stuff.
- joeth0
This totally sums up Denver for me. City living with access to nature...
"Perfect Balance"
by local artist/designer Andrew Hoffman
- isbn0
i saw someone driving a scion with a QBN sticker while driving on speer the other day.
who was it?
- JackRyan0
Drinks!? Everyone busy...I recently made the shift back to being self employed, and stuff isn't too crazy yet so I would have some time. If anyone else is game, lets do this.
- There should have been a question mark after busy, I think...that sentence wasn't too great.JackRyan
- i like drinks. Wymans? Vine Street Pub? (i only say that cause i live up the street)refunktion
- FawnDog0
The city of Denver made all pit bull owners licence their dogs, shortly following they went to everyone's home who had a licensed pit bull and executed their dog.
Not a big fan of Denver after that.- serious? I know about the pit bull ban, but do you have a link or something?refunktion
- Here is one link
http://www.pitbulllo…FawnDog - and
http://denverkillsdo…FawnDog
- refunktion0
So i have been here almost a year. It is cool so far, working at Factory has been an interesting ride for sure.
The mountains are great in the summer and winter, but the traffic is just absurd. I think for the type of music im interested in, Denver lacks quite a bit... but I might be able to look past it once i get some more pieces for my studio.