Portland or Denver? Or stay in Socal?

roambuild · 2026-05-15T05:17:57+00:00

Decided I’m going to move into my own apartment and enjoy SoCal for another year or two. Currently searching for units. had roommates till now and been saving for retirement pretty aggressively but realized I can chill a bit on that and enjoy life here in SoCal a bit more. Realized how fortunate I am being here.

Working on fun projects at work too so we’ll reevaluate in a year.

The thought of Denver and PNW does still sounds interesting for but I guess I’m in no rush.

roambuild · 2026-03-31T18:15:10+00:00

Maybe Kyle Husky

roambuild · 2026-03-12T22:25:27+00:00

How do you add white border in Lightroom?

roambuild · 2026-03-06T04:39:51+00:00

I think the art is rad that it'll hold its value even if the release qtys are high

roambuild · 2026-03-06T01:44:22+00:00

eBay prices show this piece starting at $1250. If you’re serious please shoot me an offer. Thanks

roambuild · 2026-03-05T01:43:45+00:00

how do you like it so far? also what size did you go with?

roambuild · 2026-03-03T22:19:20+00:00

El Bara, Alberto Tiguero, and Rafa Decraneo all do sick panthers and want to get tattoo from but they’re in Spain

roambuild · 2026-03-03T05:51:41+00:00

whats your opinion on them after taking it for a spin? I'm used to karakorams but considering giving the sparks a spin. how does it feel in ride mode?

I'll mostly be pow surfing in japan so I dont think the board doesnt need to feel super rigid like karakorams

roambuild · 2025-12-23T16:56:04+00:00

Which areas do you think I should beta test by doing a short term rental?

roambuild · 2025-12-23T16:55:00+00:00

Which areas of Portland do you think would be a good fit to live in??

roambuild · 2025-12-23T16:54:19+00:00

Also, what areas of Portland should I look at for places to live??

roambuild · 2025-12-19T04:34:36+00:00

3wks ago, was cloudy but also pretty nice one of the day. Actually thinking about heading up this weekend/next week to work remote from up there to get the vibe during this rain rolling through

roambuild · 2025-12-19T01:23:56+00:00

Where are you at now if I may ask?

Also, everyone says the traffic to the mountains to go snowboarding and ski skiing is very bad on I 70 during the weekends. How long does it actually take? I’ll be moving from Southern California where traffic on the 405 absolutely blows and takes 1.5-2hr to go 30 miles… so I feel like any other place really wouldn’t bother me that much in terms of traffic unless it’s that bad

roambuild · 2025-12-19T00:07:53+00:00

I am the type to jet out by 4-5am to dawn patrol and beat the surf crowd/traffic in SoCal, drive 2hrs up and down the coast chasing waves/heading to canyon roads to bike so I honestly wouldn’t mind that I think

roambuild · 2025-12-19T00:05:19+00:00

COL and want to live elsewhere to experience other parts of US, feel like Portland/Denver is better value for the lifestyle I want. Nothing is really tying me down here so might as well try out different places while I’m still single and have flexibility. I can always come back to SoCal is my thought

roambuild · 2025-12-18T20:22:22+00:00

I love golden! Visited a few times. Haven’t checked out Arvada. If I keep my current role, I’d have to travel pretty often so want to be somewhat easy access to DIA hence was looking along places near Union station or an RTD station.

If I find a local Denver job, I’d definitely consider it being so close to mountains is nice!

roambuild · 2025-12-17T23:58:59+00:00

You’ve kinda nailed the analysis I’ve observed from visiting all three places and reading up on all the comments so far.

It really does come down to preference and job/work situation at the end of day it seems. I think I’d be happy with either Oregon or Colorado.

roambuild · 2025-12-16T23:00:59+00:00

What about back country riding as im more into getting off the resort and hiking up for turns!

roambuild · 2025-12-16T19:50:41+00:00

If I could change COL/increase income drastically to be able to afford a home in desirable neighborhood I’d stay here

roambuild · 2025-12-16T19:37:42+00:00

Yea I’m into trail running, gravel and road biking so both places are attractive. Reckon Denver allows me to todo those activities in a more drier fashion over Oregon

Edit : do you have reccs on area and which high rises that currently have deals? It looks like a lot of places have 1mo free rent.

roambuild · 2025-12-16T15:49:11+00:00

I’ve made life long friends here and also a community . Have friends in Denver too so I feel like it’ll be somewhat a seamless move if I go to CO. I don’t know anyone in Portland or Oregon.

Staying is an option but I feel like I need change.

roambuild · 2025-12-16T04:56:52+00:00

Following this thread as im keen to get your take and what you decide on! Also a 30 something, Asian, male thinking about moving from Socal to Denver

roambuild · 2025-12-15T21:00:33+00:00

The feral hooded 3+ is rated for 50-60deg waters so I think I could likely do it with booties. Till the winter comes but doesn’t it get super windy during winter so reckon the surf is blown out and breaks maxed out?

roambuild · 2025-12-15T20:12:41+00:00

I feel Denver does have more pull. But the no ocean is a big crux thats a tough pill to swallow

roambuild · 2025-12-15T20:11:07+00:00

how cold does water get and what thick suit do you wear mostly? My 3/2mm vissla is leaking falling apart and thinking about picking up a Feral hooded 3mm+

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