Possible move to Salt Lake City, UT

[evldave]

I think you should move there just to live in a city that can be abbreviated SL,UT.

[H3.007]

LOL - I never thought of that Evil! "SL, UT"

Where do you guys live if it isn't in the city? I'd be more interested in "the boonies" for a residence, with a quick commute to the city. I don't prefer city living... or the subrubs for that matter. The latter is one reason I like the thought of the move.

Interestingly, I do see the divorce and separation rate is quite high there. What is up with that?

I also saw that the hunting and firearm carrying laws are on par or are somehwat more leanient than those here in PA. That is a bonus.
What is "huntable" in UT? Besides the women? Also, what is the male to female ratio like?

Some cold I can handle. We have winter in PA typically (except this year) from November through April. And we experience temps sometimes into the low twenties tozero range for weeks, even months. I suspect the temps and snowfall in SL,UT are milder.

Thanks again,
Chris

[RuggedH2]

I live in SLC.

Traffic is a breeze except between 7-9 am, and in the opposite direction between 4-6 in the evening. Even then not as bad as other cities our size (we got new freeways for the Olympics in 02). The average speed limit seems to be about 80-85, trust me I know.

Lot's of Mormons here. Male to female is about even, Utah chicks can be more of a challenge.

Very little night life compared to other cities. Go to Park City and it's better, but don't drive down the canyon drunk.

The whole valley is bordered by mountains on one side and the lake on the other basically. Real estate is getting a little scarce. Lots of communities both North and South that are an easy and fast commute.

Plenty of hunting, Ski resorts in about 30 minutes from anywhere in the area. Nevada is only an hour and 15 minutes away.

I don't think it's gotten above freezing for about three weeks. The snow melts off the roads anyway.

You can have several wives but you gotta lay low.

[bheaton]

I went to school in UT. Can't speak to best places to live etc but the whole state is awesome as far as outdoor activities go. You'll have quick access to all kinds of off-roading, skiing, mountain biking, hunting. I think the skiing is better than even CO but at any rate it's some of the best in the US. SLC will be 6-7hrs to southern UT, serious off-roading and beautiful national parks. It's a few more hours to Vegas.

[usetosellhummer]

It's a Dry state BYOB

[RuggedH2]

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

It's a Dry state BYOB

People say that, but it's not what it means in other places.

You can buy any beverage you want here, just not on Sunday. You can still drink in bars, restaurants and clubs on Sunday, but the liquor stores aren't open on Sunday.

There are some silly hoops you have to jump through like only having one drink on the table at a time (each), but that just makes some people down em when they get another on the way.

The laws are not as restrictive as people think. More of a nuisance.

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

It's a Dry state BYOB

LMAO i was stationed on a dry indian res for 2 years , its not quite the same but it can get hot and dry

[Vettster]

I used to live in Evanston, Wy. and we trekked over to SLC a bunch.
It has to be the easiest place to get around in. all the streets run parallel, and the avenues also. (no, not to each other )
The people are friendly.
And, should you decide to "sin" you are only a few hours away from Wendover, Nv.
And the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Lots of great four wheelin!
If I had to go back to living somewhere cold, it would be tops on the list.
The only bad thing that I can think of is they do have state income tax.