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I have been living in Boise for a little while and asbolutely LOVE almost everything about Boise, except for the climate - and thats huge for me. I have to live in a place that snows a decent amount.
Can anybody give me a recommendation as to what cities (anywhere in the US or southern Canada) might be really similar to Boise in size, safety, proximity to outdoor activities, vibrant downtown, etc? I would love a good road-trip excuse
Calgary doesn't actually get much snow; SLC and Denver get more if I remember right. Calgary's just brutally cold.
If you are willing to live in a smaller (but still with most amenities) city, then Bozeman Montana could be a good fit. Averages nearly 100" of snowfall per year and is located in a particularly stunning mountain valley.
Calgary doesn't actually get much snow; SLC and Denver get more if I remember right. Calgary's just brutally cold.
If you are willing to live in a smaller (but still with most amenities) city, then Bozeman Montana could be a good fit. Averages nearly 100" of snowfall per year and is located in a particularly stunning mountain valley.
Calgary is neither especially snowy nor especially cold, but it is vastly better than Boise and the location near the Canadian Rockies is incredible.
Compared to Denver and SLC, Calgary still has significantly more snowy days. Snow depth figures are mediocre, however, perhaps because of chinooks.
Calgary is neither especially snowy nor especially cold, but it is vastly better than Boise and the location near the Canadian Rockies is incredible.
Compared to Denver and SLC, Calgary still has significantly more snowy days. Snow depth figures are mediocre, however, perhaps because of chinooks.
Thats funny. Your perspective may be skewed a bit.
Whats funny is the original poster said he has to have snow, but cant do the climate anymore. What does that mean. What about the climate is it you dont like?
To the OP, Colorado Springs is a small metro about the same size as Boise. It's only an hour south of Denver, so if you are interested in big city attractions, you've got them. You'll be close to NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, world class performing arts, shopping, etc.
Colorado Springs is a pretty good draw in its own right. Downtown is nice, several small mom/pop shops and restaurants. Just west of downtown is Old Colorado City, and just west of that is Manitou Springs. These are two great areas to get out and walk around on a nice day.
In the SW part of the city you have Helen Hunt falls, a great day-hike that is just a 15 minute drive from downtown. If outdoors activities are your thing, you also have Garden of the Gods, also in the city limits.
Thats funny. Your perspective may be skewed a bit.
Possibly.
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Originally Posted by slo1318
Whats funny is the original poster said he has to have snow, but cant do the climate anymore. What does that mean. What about the climate is it you dont like?
I don't think it was unclear at all: "I have been living in Boise for a little while and asbolutely LOVE almost everything about Boise, except for the climate - and thats huge for me. I have to live in a place that snows a decent amount."
Boise doesn't get much snow. If the OP likes snow, Boise's climate is probably not very attractive.
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