Grand Junction

[RideND]

For all you monkies that have been to Grand Junction, I gots me some questions to ask you. I am thinking about moving down there and getting my residency so I can attend Mesa State U. for cheaper. My questions:

How are the jobs in GJ? Is it more of a tourist town?
How is the city? A lot of stuff to do besides biking?
Would you live there?

[RideND]

S.S., I see you are online, help me out man.

[Pau11y]

GJT has the nicknames of Grand Junkyard and Grand Dysfunction here in Steamboat. Also, you could live anywhere in CO to get residency so why not live somewhere w/ more things to do. Durango, Summit County, Steamboat, and the ultimate sleeper (under rated) of a town Salida for both summer and winter fun. Denver, Boulder and Ft Collins (aka Ft Fun) for night life and tail. Lastly C Springs to get married (j/k).

Edit: have to add this - GJT is really close to Fruita and Moab and you can ride year round there. It's not a tourist town so the jobs there will tend to be more year round vs. the resorts' seasonal nature. Availability of jobs is an unknown to me.

[SkaredShtles]

Grand Junction is a nice town. Probably one of the most affordable towns in Colorado. I'd move to Montrose before Junction, though - it's closer to the "real" mountains (read: San Juans).

Year 'round riding is probably more feasible in Junction than most other towns.

And be careful of living in a resort town - most people that move those towns never leave. :D

-S.S.-

[Pau11y]

And be careful of living in a resort town - most people that move those towns never leave. :D
-S.S.-

Resort towns do have pretty good sucking power to keep you there. I've been in the 'Boat for 14 years. I've been trying for the past 3 years to get out and goto school in Golden but have found one reason or another to stay.

[RideND]

Thanks guys, all the helpful information the better.

[SkaredShtles]

<snip> I've been trying for the past 3 years to get out and goto school in Golden but have found one reason or another to stay.
Nad-deep powder 10 minutes away will have that effect........... :D

-S.S.-

[Pau11y]

Nad-deep powder 10 minutes away will have that effect........... :D

-S.S.-

Yup, frooze 'em so I can't think straight...hum that could be mis-interpreted.

[Ridemonkey]

These guys speak the truth. Go to GJ if you are worried about cost of living or don't like snow. I would imagine that GJ would have more job opps than any other place mentioned. Otherwise, there are plenty of dope places in Colorado to live.

[SkaredShtles]

These guys speak the truth. Go to GJ if you are worried about cost of living or don't like snow. I would imagine that GJ would have more job opps than any other place mentioned.
Not to mention that GJ has The Ribbon and Holy Cross. <schawing!>

-S.S.-

[RideND]

What does GJT stand for by the way?

[Pau11y]

What does GJT stand for by the way?

GJT is the airport code for Grand Junction, CO. It was from my former life w/ the airline.

[mgy]

The riding in Grand Junction is some of the best in the state and it is year round. If you are used to a big city it is definitely slower paced. Not a lot to do other than ride bikes and motorcycles.

I have 2 rooms for rent for only $325.00/month including ultilites so the cost of living is cheap. Email me if you want more info on Junction or my rooms for rent.

[Pau11y]

Just for comparison, my rent in Steamboat is $625.00 including HS internet, and utilities, but not phone. BUT, this is not typical of Steamboat, I'm getting a pretty good deal for this town.

[SkaredShtles]

Just for comparison, my rent in Steamboat is $625.00 including HS internet, and utilities, but not phone. BUT, this is not typical of Steamboat, I'm getting a pretty good deal for this town.
Jeezus. I'll say. Are you in your own pad? Or do you have a roomie or two?

-S.S.-

[Pau11y]

Jeezus. I'll say. Are you in your own pad? Or do you have a roomie or two?

-S.S.-

I live w/ the owner and one other. There's a third freeloader, but I'm downstairs so I couldn't care less.

[SkaredShtles]

I live w/ the owner and one other. There's a third freeloader, but I'm downstairs so I couldn't care less.
Ahhh... OK. That's more like it. :D

-S.S.-

[Kanter]

Grand Junction isn't that bad..... I want to live in Colorado but cant decide where. I have been offered jobs in Avon, Gypsum, Eagle, Durango, Cortez, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Breck. I really would like to move but man the cost of living is spendy. I traveled to Durango and looked for a house to rent but they were around $1000 a month. I might as well buy.

Where is a good town with lots of riding and minimal snow? I ride XC/DH/FR....

[SkaredShtles]

Grand Junction isn't that bad..... I want to live in Colorado but cant decide where. I have been offered jobs in Avon, Gypsum, Eagle, Durango, Cortez, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Breck. I really would like to move but man the cost of living is spendy. I traveled to Durango and looked for a house to rent but they were around $1000 a month. I might as well buy.

Where is a good town with lots of riding and minimal snow? I ride XC/DH/FR....
Grand Junction would seem the likely choice, followed by Durango, Cortez, and the Springs. The rest are "mountain" towns and are cold and snowy for the most part from Nov-May.

DH in Colorado is quite limited, apparently. Durango would get you closest to Silverton Mountain, which apparently is pretty sick DH.

-S.S.-