I am hoping that a few of you might be able to help me out with some questions about the Vail area...specifically Edwards since that is where the job is, but all area info will help.

I am looking at a job that would put me there full-time, and I know very little. I don't climb ice, yet, but other than that and the obvious skiing, what are some of the pros and cons of living there? I'm wondering about recreation opportunity (climbing, mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, etc), but also people, costs, travel distances, renting, and more. I am 24 single and active, so the amount of active young people and things to do will influence my decision heavily.

If any of you are able to give some good pointers to convince me to make the move or keep lookin for something else, please do! Thanks, Ryan.

I don't live in Vail, but have lived in Glenwood Springs, Boulder, and Golden. Vail is expensive unless you are coming from Cali. Every activity you mention is easily accessible from the Vail area and in abundance. Plus trips to the desert are short and so are trips to Eldo. My 2cents!

24 and single in Vail can be tuff. Year round residents of male to female ratios in ski towns are around 10 to 1 (unofficial). At least if you are blessed to find a girlfriend in Eagle county she will likely enjoy outdoor recreation also.

There is some ok sport climbing and bouldering near Redcliff (about 30min from Vail). Good trad climbing is over an hour away. There is also tons of biking, hiking, fishing, golf, tennis and over priced food. Edwards is a bit cheaper then Vail and a bit more family based.

hi ryan,

i think it is true about the girlfriend thing. i have a few friends from summit co, and that has been the word from all of them.

eagle is close by, i would also look into that spot for living. the main town is not really seen from i70. vail is seated right on i70.

if work was going to give you a ki pass that would be a good bonus. i know that some employers in the summit area will do these thing for employees.

vail ice/mixed is fun, for all levels. it can get crowded.

wilcott (near vail) has some bouldering, and routes.
i think an area called lime park(sport crag) is nearby.

hopefully this helps a little.

There's no such thing as a girlfriend in Summit County; it's just your turn...

Yah, I'm not looking for a college town in terms of 20 somethings running around (my last place of long term residence was San Diego), but more concerned with the vibe of the place overall. I would guess that winter tends to attract more young people working the ski resorts, but what is the story when summer hits? Do you have to be loaded to afford to stick around for the summer?

"I am 24 single and active"

Ryan if you are somewhat hot looking, I would suggest going to Aspen and becoming a trophy boy for some rich 40+ old women. It is not a bad gig.

Kevin

Vail just slashed their season pass from 1800 to under 600 so that might come in handy.

http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20080319/NEWS/762782853

Have you thought of looking into the Breckenridge area?

one of my favorite bouldering areas is a short drive from vail...the kluttergarden in red cliff. Beautiful granite boulders in an aspen forest....many developed boulders, some awesome highballs....
as far as fly fishing goes.....dam....there is some good stuff.....the colorado and the roaring fork go through glenwood springs....and around vail, there is the eagle river and gore creek which actually flows right through town. Im pretty sure all have gold medal stretches...i believe field and stream actually just voted glenwood springs the number 1 fishing town in america....enjoy