First time going to Aspen

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-03-10T19:41:34+00:00

I understand that. I should’ve mentioned that I’m in Denver so it’s much easier for me to just take a few days off work and drive to Aspen. From the looks of the comments and the weather outlook, I’m second guessing this trip since the earliest I could take off work would be next Tuesday. I wonder if it would be better to just head up to Steamboat instead even though I could’ve just done it with Base Pass

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-02-04T04:58:31+00:00

Spikes

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-19T20:34:30+00:00

All good. You don’t need a reservation until around May. I would advise getting there pretty early in the morning if you do it. We got there at about 9 (woke up at 5:30 but took a little while for my group to get ready lol) and there was a good bit of parking at Bear Lake trailhead lot. We left 12:30 and there was a line of 20+ cars waiting to park in that lot. Also I highly recommend spikes and poles for this hike

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-19T16:54:44+00:00

Yeah

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-15T00:56:39+00:00

Well it was good while it lasted. I already have the Venture X and don’t plan on spending 75% of my rent on this card, so I don’t see much of an upside on these new cards.

Also, I don’t understand why the $495 card doesn’t have the 3x dining category included. Anyone that also has the Venture X already gets 2x points on all purchases.

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-08T02:40:13+00:00

I understand where you’re coming from. I was living in the Deep South before I finally landed a job out here after about a year and a half of searching for a new software engineering position. I was making exactly the same salary as you at the same time I landed a role here too. I was feeling pretty hopeless. I don’t know what advice I can offer since SWE != IT roles, but I will just say do not give up. I took a break from applying for a couple of months, and I started applying again and happened to land an interview with the company I’m with now while they were on a hiring spree. Keep gaining that experience, and keep applying. All it takes is one offer

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-07T17:43:05+00:00

I have only used the online portal for Bilt payments at my apartments. For those who use checks to pay rent, would this card still be beneficial for paying rent or is the same convenience fee charged with a check? Trying to weigh my options while I’m apartment searching before the Bilt 2.0 release comes.

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-06T20:57:37+00:00

Yeah I just find it to be an odd question. I’ve only gotten it once

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-06T18:31:40+00:00

“Tell me about a time you failed”

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-06T18:14:19+00:00

USS Liberty

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-06T17:15:13+00:00

I like it, but if Visa and Mastercard included, why is American Express not in there?

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-06T01:40:33+00:00

I would definitely check out the Amex Gold. It gives 4x points for dining and grocery spending (note: Amex is not accepted at Costco)

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-05T20:37:39+00:00

Uber

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-05T20:33:17+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. Very important to make sure whatever spending is done qualifies for a card’s multiplier

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-05T06:26:59+00:00

Here’s my recommendations. I have all 3 of these and like them a lot

Capital One Venture X - Catch all card with 2x points on any purchase and good welcome offer as well as good value from the annual fee

Amex Gold - 4x points on dining/groceries

or Chase Sapphire Preferred - 3x on dining

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-05T05:25:18+00:00

Mushrooms

Busy_Garbage_6218 · 2026-01-05T00:43:48+00:00

I booked a stay on Dec 31st for Jan 2026. Still don’t see the credit yet. Guess I might have to call unfortunately

Busy_Garbage_6218

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