SLC bolt chopping

ok, first off sorry for the 66% misleading headline, but maybe now more people will read this and provide insight!

i'm on the fence about moving to SLC for a great graduate school program and thought the folks lurking around on mp could provide some info of the type im looking for that would help me make the decision...

meaning: what thoughts are out there about living in SLC as a climber? i've spent lots of time in southern utah and love the creek and zion but haven't climbed in the swell or much around SLC...any thoughts about the outdoor scene of people living in SLC would be much appreciated -- easy to meet climbers/adventurers, active outdoor community, accessibility of what kinds of climbing, gym scene...? trad's my favorite but i love all kinds of climbing. i also like trail running, paddling, and am getting into skiing but climbing is number one.

im pretty liberal, work in outdoor education, like live music and eating well...i've heard that SLC is pretty progressive and open esp compared to the mormon rep of utah, thoughts on this front would also be appreciated.

and anything else that comes to mind! bikable? easy to get out of town? i've heard about the winter inversions already.

anyway thanks in advance for the comments, i really appreciate being able to turn to the community to learn from other's experiences! enjoy spring :)

Die clickbaiter!

you mean 100% misleading?

I am also considering a move to SLC though.. from the one visit I made and the research I've done.. seams like living within 20 minutes of 1000's of climbs and amaingh skiin/hiking... whats not to love... Can't get sick of Mormons if you spend every day in the mountains..

miraperrone wrote:ok, first off sorry for the 66% misleading headline, but maybe now more people will read this and provide insight! i'm on the fence about moving to SLC for a great graduate school program and thought the folks lurking around on mp could provide some info of the type im looking for that would help me make the decision... meaning: what thoughts are out there about living in SLC as a climber? i've spent lots of time in southern utah and love the creek and zion but haven't climbed in the swell or much around SLC...any thoughts about the outdoor scene of people living in SLC would be much appreciated -- easy to meet climbers/adventurers, active outdoor community, accessibility of what kinds of climbing, gym scene...? trad's my favorite but i love all kinds of climbing. i also like trail running, paddling, and am getting into skiing but climbing is number one. im pretty liberal, work in outdoor education, like live music and eating well...i've heard that SLC is pretty progressive and open esp compared to the mormon rep of utah, thoughts on this front would also be appreciated. and anything else that comes to mind! bikable? easy to get out of town? i've heard about the winter inversions already. anyway thanks in advance for the comments, i really appreciate being able to turn to the community to learn from other's experiences! enjoy spring :)

SLC sucks, I'd move to boulder, sounds like a better fit for you.

The big SLC over Boulder draw for me is the skiing.. But OP said he got into grad school there.. That sounds like a good reason to not move to boulder..

Ive heard Colorado is nice ;)

But seriously, SLC is pretty great. You'd do just fine here. Some people get all in a huff about one thing or another (regarding Utahs culture, alcohol laws, etc), but judging by all the Bernie stickers I see on Outbacks, Id say youll find someone to roll with. And the climbimg is pretty rad.

Regarding your post, the climbing access is pretty good. I15 gets pretty jammed up on friday, which adds a bit of time to a commute to southern Utah. It sucks but is tolerable. Other than that, traffic shouldn't be a major concern.

No paddling within 5 hours.

JohnSol wrote:No paddling within 5 hours.

Huh? With all the fresh water lakes and reservoirs plus the various small rivers and the two major ones?

there's no paddling, no climbing and no bolts, bikes are not allowed, OR was never here, you must have confused slc with somewhere else

Please don't encourage this shitty attention grabbing by giving constructive answers.

Fucking lame.

Marc801 wrote: Huh? With all the fresh water lakes and reservoirs plus the various small rivers and the two major ones?

I'm sure he meant no good paddling. There are a few manky whitewater rivers and creeks nearby and a couple of play waves, but local paddling here is a big bummer compared to Denver, Boise, Portland, etc. The access to big multiday trips in the desert and Idaho where driving a few hours isn't as big a deal is pretty good though.

From what I've seen when a bolt is chopped here it grows back as a double bolt rap station. They are like warts be careful if you pick at them.

If you're perceptive this post tell you much about the SLC locals...
mountainproject.com/v/bolts…