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Originally Posted by Crawford
Whistler is best skiing in NA. Or maybe Jackson Hole.
I don't really get the Denver = mountains! thing because every Western city has mountains in proximity. And they're very barren mountains without the lush/dramatic slopes of the Alps or Andes. It's really more high desert-feeling than the Switzerland feel. And Denver itself is in the boring plains.
But yeah, it seems white folks love Denver. Even from places like MI and OH, lots of young folks flock to Denver. It seems like a pleasant, improving city without any major drawbacks outside of isolation but I don't see the unique appeal.
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^This is all subjective.
Colorado is world renown for it's ski resorts and accommodations and Denver/DIA is the gateway to it.
Personal opinion is just that. You might prefer Whistler, others might prefer Vail or Aspen. Personally, I think the Wasatch Range offer the most consistent dry powder conditions that skiers love.
Some winters, California has the most snowpack in the world -- some might consider those resorts during those years have the best in the world.
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Back on topic. Denver is expensive because on the whole, every western city is expensive. It also doesn't help that you have an exodus of Californians in search of cheaper cities like Denver.
There are very affordable options in the Denver area. You don't have to live in Boulder, Cherry Creek or Downtown.