Please advise - 31 yr old single male moving to CO: Denver vs. C-springs - Cant wait to move!!!! (Colorado Springs: sales)

[adventerer7]

Hello to everyone,

I am moving back to Colorado (havent been since I was born in C-springs in '76, but moved because of father was military). I currently live in Charlotte, NC and Can't wait to get out of here, 19 months of complete regret. I moved to CHarlotte to be closer to retired parents, but this is just the Worst place I have ever lived, never been so unhappy, and I am typically a very positive, happy dude. I lived in Phoenix for 8 years in my 20's and LOVE the west. But Phoenix, as you know, and this forum advises - phoenix has detoriated.
So, Colorado is where I want to settle.
Background: 31 yr old single male, work in banking software sales, also do volunteer firefighting. bodybuilder, LOVE the outdoors, love traveling and love mountains.
I am looking at Denver or Colorado Springs. I have not been back to CO for a long time so I need your guys help.
I would like to find a town where I have a good shot at finding a job in sales (I am open to not just technology, I WOULD LOVE TO WORK FOR A nutrition/sports nutrition company like EAS). I would rent the first year and I am embarrassed to admit, but I would like to meet someone special or at least be in a town with decent single woman. Also - social groups - like caving, hiking etc.
I plan moving mid Jan - To mid Feb
When should I look for jobs? Anyone in a similiar boat?

[McGowdog]

I was in a similar boat about 10 years ago.

I was heavy into the volleyball scene in Denver. It's a great way to stay in shape, meet new people, plenty of attractive females!

I frequented Washington Park on the weekend and played drop-in and leagues in the gyms. Englewood Rec Center was one.

I also rode my mountain bike on the single path trails at Mount Falcon and throughout Denver's bike trails -

Colorado Bike Paths Central - A Resource for Bicyclists

along the Platte and Bear Creek.

Enjoy!

[BillRadio]

As you should know, Colorado Springs is dominated by males due to the military presence. Denver has a handful of sports-oriented companies some of which have been funded by venture capital. Look for "Sports" in Monster.

However, since you are from a military family, you may lean more conservative and that may make CO Springs more attractive. The females who are there may feel the same, there's just less of them.

[livecontent]

Gee, you sound like a great person---can I be you for a day! With what you bring to this area, you would fit nicely. Boulder would be welcoming and fit your lifestyle. I would certainly look into the great vibrant neighborhoods of Denver--near South Pearl (Platt Park), Central Platt Valley, Golden.

For a job, I have a suggestion that will fit you nicely, The United States Antarctic Program U.S. Antarctic Program: Welcome to the USAP Portal is operated out of the Denver area through a contractor. The manning of all the stations, field camps are coordinated through this company, It is Ratheon Polar Service Raytheon Polar Services Company - Raytheon Polar Services Home Page

I worked as a full time employee there but most employees go down for seasonal work for 6 months and some a full year. The bad thing about it you have to go to New Zealand and then take a flight on a military aircraft to McMurdo, or a flight to the South Pole Station or you may be forced to go through Chile and Take a boat trip, across the Straits of Magellen to Palmer Station

And the women you meet--oh, the strongest, toughest, and most athletic--what a terrible job----can I be you????