SLC crews - I'm seeking some info

[Eric]

Hey all. I'm coming to SLC and was wonderin' a couple of things.

How long does it take you to get to the airport from your house and where do you live. How's traffic?

Could you be on reserve and make duty in from any of the ski slopes w/ a 2 hr call out?

Where should I live? I'm thinking either Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Midvale, Murray, Sugarhouse, etc......somewhere in that area. Pros/Cons? I know where I would choose to live depends on some things, so, I'm non-mormon, married, no kids, looking for a 3br to rent w/ a fenced yard for the dog.

Thanks
Eric

 

[psysicx]

Traffic can get bad during rush hour. Those areas you mentioned are nice expcept for Midvale. The ski resorts are close you could make it to Park City on 2 hr call outs. Not being Mormon doesn't matter since there going to be the minority in the near future. Housing prices are sky rocketing and you can make a good return depending on the location. You could get to the airport in twenty or thirty minutes no problem.

 

[msupilot]

I live in Park City and it takes 50 minutes from my house to the crew lounge. Traffic is rarely bad unless there is an accident or snowstorm, you should have no trouble skiing with a 2 hour call out. I skied all winter with a 1.5 hour call out

 

[psysicx]

PC house prices are out of control. Can't find a house under $300K. But the Canyons is fun on poweder days.

 

[11thHour]

I live in the Bountiful area, about 15 minutes north of the airport. Great views, quiet neighborhoods, big mountains fill the back window. But the morning and evening rush hour are murder as the lake to the west and the mountains to the east allow for only one main corridor in and out of the area (the freeway). But, being so close to the airport allows me to reach the airport in 35 minutes in even the worst traffic. Really most places near SLC aren't bad, but I'd personally avoid West Valley, South Salt Lake, and Magna. Even parts of West Jordan are becoming run down. Midvale has some bad parts also, depends on what neighborhood. Sugarhouse, Holladay, and Cottonwood Heights have some very nice ($$) areas, plus they are close to the canyons. Park City is very nice, but very expensive.

 

[Steveair]

The only place I'd live around there would be Park City. I'd stay as far away from Slime Latrine Sh*thole as possible. I hate SLC!

 

[Eric]

Can you get cell reception at all of the ski resorts? Are some better than others?

Thanks for the advice.

I'm looking forward to it.

 

[Airline RC]

I recommend ATLANTA

 

[gator_hater]

Cell phones work at all the Park City resorts too bad that if @ ASA you won;t be here for the ski season...

 

[Socalplt]

South Jordan isn't too bad either. About 20 minutes to the airport parking lot. It then takes another 20 minutes from the parking lot to the crew lounge from there.

If you are with ASA are you still planning on moving?

 

[getrad]

Eric, I'd reccomend something at the bottom of Little or Big Cottonwood Canyon. Alta is the place to ski if you want to have days like this http://www.alta.com/slideshows/powder_pages/powder_07.htm all year. 635 inches of the fluffy stuff fell this year!!! I know a bunch of ski bums that split some pretty nice houses in that area. PM me if that is something you are interested in.

 

[JOPILOT]

salt lick chitty

Eric, I am from planet Utard, and to say that it is all bad would be a lie. Now with that said, PC is the place to live if you have a spare 2-4K to spend on housing every month. Alta and Snowbird is where you want to ski, and anywhere else is where you want to be based. It gets a little old living with sheltered mo's or disgruntled non-mo's that can't figure out why the place just is not that happy...reason is it is opresssed! All those people walking around with the book of MO and trying to base there life on a lie is a little tough, unless they are one of the thousands in town that eat anti-depressants like M&Ms.

I suppose you could find out for yourself if you are solo and it won't be too painful, but if you have kids or family stay away! Maybe watch an episode of Big Love before you make a decision. I am sure your dog will be fine and make him happy because he will be one of your best buds there! Peace, JP

 

[gator_hater]

JO,
Sorry you are pissed at the world and SLC is so bad for you. This is a pretty good place to live. If you would only worry about you and having a good time and enjoying life instead of mo's and non-mo's and all that other BS you might enjoy it. The mountains are great and weather ain't too bad. Get off your computer and go for a jog it is really nice outside today.

(Too bad my company just pulled the rug out from under me and I have to go back to ATL)

 

[psysicx]

You can go days w/o hearing about the Mormon religion. You would rather live in ATL, thats crazy.

 

[MarineGrunt]

PC house prices are out of control. Can't find a house under $300K. But the Canyons is fun on poweder days.

It's not that bad in my neck of the woods. I actually might be putting my house on the market in a couple of days for under 300k... it's less than a year old, 3br+loft, 2 1/2 bath and 3000sq'......

 

[psysicx]

Why are you moving? Plus 300K is a lot of money in Utah cuz are ecomomy sucks.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Why are you moving? Plus 300K is a lot of money in Utah cuz are ecomomy sucks.

A variety of reasons, but nothing is set in stone. Real estate is still booming here though, many new built homes to be had for even under 200k............

 

[psysicx]

You looking at moving to the valley? Hows bumming going?

 

[MarineGrunt]

You looking at moving to the valley? Hows bumming going?

Check your PMs.