What in the East keeps you from moving out West permanently?

[Nick]

What are your reasons for sticking in the East?

I have a good job here but I'm sure I could find a job elsewhere, plus in tech I get the flexibility of working from home a lot.

Primarily, I find my biggest difficulty with moving is family; my wife's family is all within a 45 minute radius and it would be nearly impossible to get her to leave them, plus with my newborn son I have an appreciation for all they do for him.

Secondarily, I would say I also love the ocean and the beach and the summer; I would certainly miss the beach if I lived inland during the warmer months. But that alone probably wouldn't hold me back.

 

[ScottySkis]

Re: Why wouldn't you move out to a ski resort full time?

Family here, but my plan is to move to SLC, so cheap and great mountains full of snow.

 

[drjeff]

Born and raised Eastcoaster! Love it! Mountains, beach, 4 seasons, big cities within an easy drive. rural areas, family, etc, etc, etc.

 

[o3jeff]

I actually like my job here plus family. That and I can only ski ice!

 

[dmc]

Great job - but i could work anywhere...

Family, New York City and the northeast vibe is what keeps me here...

 

[Smellytele]

Could not find a comparative job near a ski area except maybe SLC. But then my wife also likes to be within an hour or so of the ocean as well.

 

[Puck it]

Wife

 

[kingslug]

I had the chance when we split up but the economy tanked..so I stayed..new GF will never move...I do want to move to SLC though...have to see how things..pan out...I really don't like it here at all...not one bit...

 

[Nick]

Wife

:lol:

Simple & straightforward

 

[BenedictGomez]

I checked almost all of the answers.

 

[Warp Daddy]

because after almost seven decades of life i have come to KNOW with CERTAINTY , that things are often NOT what they seem ,

We are very. Fortunate and have the freedom and resources to relocate darn near anywhere we wish .

We have spent time and m researched them all, visited most , did sabbatical leaves in several locations , BUT in the end its pretty DAMN good quality of life right here on the River and we have the time , resources and freedom to take several vacations each year .

 

[St. Bear]

100% family. I wouldn't want to raise my son where the only way he can see any of his family is to take a plane. Hell, I'm fighting to move out of NJ because it's too far.

 

[snoseek]

I totally get the family/friends side of things.


But its not like New England is the only place on the planet that has ocean within a short distance of skiing and its not the only place that has jobs.

I keep coming back in the summer because my employer has given me the incentive financially and its nice to see friends/family. This will definitely be my last summer doing that though as I'm just plain sick of packing up and moving away from somewhere I would much rather be every spring. Everything has sacrifices and if I want to ski whenever I please in winter this is how it has to be for now.

I do have lots of fun back there when im not working. The mtb riding is pretty fun and imo very challenging compared with other areas in the us. The hiking in the whites is top notch also. The weather (rain), mosquitos, humidity, angry drivers and overall vibe are a big reality slap every spring for me. It's to the point where I don't want to make the sacrifice anymore

 

[andyzee]

Thread: Why wouldn't you move out to a ski resort full time?


Poll: Why do you stay on the east coast?


I'm a little confused, are you (The owner of a forum that states "Northeast Guide to Mountain Adventure") saying there are no ski resorts on the east coast? LOL

 

[deadheadskier]

New England is home for many reasons. I've visited out west plenty, even lived out in Colorado for 4 months once. Great places to visit out there, but it's not home.

 

[billski]

Wife

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[Nick]

Thread: Why wouldn't you move out to a ski resort full time?


Poll: Why do you stay on the east coast?


I'm a little confused, are you (The owner of a forum that states "Northeast Guide to Mountain Adventure") saying there are no ski resorts on the east coast? LOL

Oops. Meant the title to say "out west". I guess I was subconsciously thinking of living in a resort village.

 

[billski]

Wife

The answers to "why we live.." would be interesting juxtaposed agsainst "Where would you rather live?"
Another statistical deviation

 

[billski]

Oops. Meant the title to say "out west". I guess I was subconsciously thinking of living in a resort village.

Florida (Massachusetts) would be out west.

 

[crank]

Mostly family and friends keeping me here. Ilove Vermont and have been planning to move to northern VT, for retirement or semi retirement in a few years when I can access my IRA without penalty. However, I just got back from a trip to Ogden UT and am seriously considering moving to one of the small towns near Powder Mountain in a few years instead.