Help!!! (Denver, Fort Collins: rent, college, to live)

[mcgarrjr]

I’m a young male who is relocating from Alaska to Denver this November. I’m looking for recommendations on areas that would fit me. I hate sprawling suburbs; however, enjoy the mountains and/or a city atmosphere. Being from Alaska, I love the outdoors and would love any area that provides easy access. I’m looking for a younger community (I’m 24) filled with open minded, outdoorsy folk. My only limitation is I have to live 2 hours from the Denver international airport (traffic considered). For those of you that respond, thanks.

[Charles]

Only limitation? So unlimited funds?
What is your rent budget or housing price range?
What line of work are you in?

[Tom Emmerling]

Fort Collins would be a great place for you. It is a medium sized city with several smaller communities around. You could pick how big of a place you wanted to be in. There is easy access to DIA which would take you about an hour and a half from here. Also it is a college town so it would be perfect for your age group.

[mcgarrjr]

sorry... I'm an airline pilot and i can afford about 800 dollars a month.

[Katiana]

$800/mo would get you a nice 1-2 BR place in Denver or its suburbs. The mtns are much more. I think Ft. Collins is comparable.

[Tom Emmerling]

You can find a nice place in Fort Collins for 800.00. It would be a little bit of a drive to DIA though.