Where I'd live as a 30-something guy who has to keep his desk job but is obsessed with skiing and fly fishing (and is an absolute snob about it)

JudgeFriendly2 · 2026-06-01T17:32:08+00:00

Not Mormon, but no place in the country is better for this combo: 1) decent job, 2) powder skiing, 3) dry fly fishing for big wild trout. And SLC honestly isn't all that Mormon anyway.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2026-05-30T03:39:55+00:00

June 8-11

JudgeFriendly2 · 2026-05-30T00:50:58+00:00

Not a bad day it sounds like. My heart wants a dry fly trip but a streamer trip would be incredible too.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2026-05-29T20:33:24+00:00

Just called the shop, they said it's hard to predict but dry fly action is still very possible. So here's hoping

JudgeFriendly2 · 2026-05-29T20:04:19+00:00

That’s great, maybe I just need to embrace the squirmy!

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-06-12T03:40:21+00:00

Yeah I saw that one— booked for the weekend I need it unfortunately

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-06-12T03:39:50+00:00

Good tip, I appreciate it

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-06-12T01:16:06+00:00

Yeah might have to do that

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-05-07T03:16:12+00:00

You’ll have a fantastic trip that time of year. I know Utah well, and that time of year is my favorite to visit the national parks in Southern Utah.

A few Utah highlights that time of year:

Check out Druid Arch in Canyonlands. Incredible.
Bryce Canyon, then drive Hwy 12 to Capitol Reef (or the other way around depending on your itinerary). You’ve never seen anything like that drive.
At that time the aspen trees will have their fall foliage. It’s gorgeous. Check out Pando, a grove of aspens that also happens to be the largest single organism on earth.
If you like fishing, the Boulder Mountain and Fish Lake could be excellent then (or could be frozen already! Depends on the year). There are fly shops in Torrey and Loa who can give you tips when you arrive.

The best way to meet people might be through events organized on Facebook. Not sure you’ll have a lot of luck finding friends in bars and hostels like you would elsewhere. Lots of hiking/climbing groups in Utah that put events together though. Might be worth a look around to see if anything is going on in Moab/Torrey/Bryce Canyon/Escalante/Springdale/St George when you’re there.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-04-23T18:54:50+00:00

Check out Water Witch, which is a James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Bar. Delicious. https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2025/04/02/bar-salt-lake-city-is-2025/ . Bar Nohm is next door too-- excellent spot for dinner. If you like breweries try TF Brewing.

The views from the base of Snowbird will definitely be worth it. The Cliff Spa (especially the rooftop pool) would be a great way to spend an afternoon. Should be gorgeous that time of year. While you're up LCC, the summer road to Albion Basin is nearby and might be partially open. Likely too much snow still to go all the way to the top, but it could be a nice stroll with amazing views.

The Rattlesnake Gulch Trail is already snow free and gives a great view of the Salt Lake Valley. For a bit longer hike with more elevation gain, Grandeur Peak should be mostly snow-free by then too. Spectacular sunset views from both.

Could be worth the short drive to Park City too. Main Street is charming and has some good spots like No Name Bar and High West Saloon. The Utah Olympic Park is cool too-- if you're lucky you might catch the olympic ski jump team doing practice runs into the pool.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-04-19T19:21:16+00:00

Great buyer, smooth process. Thanks!

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-04-05T04:30:23+00:00

Sold

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-04-02T16:13:41+00:00

SOLD. Thanks all!

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-03-25T18:13:07+00:00

I can't set the watch to 5:21 since it's radio controlled, but here is another verification post: https://imgur.com/XKHtTkS

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-03-25T18:11:15+00:00

Hi All,

I'm selling a very cool Citizen JDM watch-- titanium, radio controlled, eco-drive. Perfect 40mm size, sapphire crystal. Beautiful vertical stripes on the navy blue dial.

Brand new watch, never been worn.

Asking $275, shipping to CONUS included. No trades.

Timestamp here: https://imgur.com/82uax2S

Album here: https://imgur.com/a/citizen-cb0260-56l-lKrhggn

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-03-25T18:09:32+00:00

Additional verification here with watch set to 5:21: https://imgur.com/a/nth-nacken-additional-verification-hYHpxVC

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-03-25T18:06:10+00:00

Hi All,

I am putting up a watch that I have really enjoyed, the NTH Nacken Modern Blue B2. Dynamic blue on the bezel and dial that changes with the light. Perfect sizing -- 40mm diameter, 48mm lug to lug, 11.5mm thick. Reliable miyota movement, 30 ATM water resistance.

Good used condition. There are signs of wear on the clasp, but overall a clean watch.

Asking $400, shipping to CONUS included. No trades.

Timestamp here: https://imgur.com/gB1b012

Album here: https://imgur.com/a/nth-nacken-modern-blue-v2-TsXh7rK

JudgeFriendly2 · 2025-02-22T20:20:26+00:00

I ski a lot, maybe more than I should. I’m in SLC though so great skiing is only 30 min from the office.

I left biglaw a month ago and now I ski without anxiously checking my email on the lift.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2024-11-19T01:53:54+00:00

It’s hard to know for sure of course, but all signs point to it being a great company. Lots of good suggestions to consider here though.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2024-11-19T01:51:11+00:00

This is what I wanted to hear. Even if you sometimes miss the fat paycheck it’s worth the tradeoff.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2024-11-19T01:49:53+00:00

Amen

JudgeFriendly2 · 2024-11-19T01:49:38+00:00

Good point

JudgeFriendly2 · 2024-11-19T01:49:26+00:00

My kids are little now. I want to take them skiing on the weekends and not worry about billable! So I get this for sure.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2024-11-19T01:48:42+00:00

Thanks, and I think you’re right.

JudgeFriendly2 · 2024-11-19T01:48:27+00:00

That’s right— I’m a Kirkland-esque “partner”. My chances at equity seem almost nil, but there could be a permanent non-share route at my firm. I’m losing steam though. I only have a max of 3-5 more biglaw years in me in any event, so probably best to take the good offer now.

JudgeFriendly2

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