I hear from many locals who are frustrated during winter season due to the large influx of out of state visitors to the ski resorts, part of that is the traffic but this stems to many aspects of living in Salt Lake City. Thanks for checking out the channel!
currently doing my courses for california/arizona licenses, its been a big uncertain career change for me, but im still excited. do you have any advice or tips to give a newcomer in this industry?
The ski resort issues you mention are pretty localized to the areas near the canyons. The west side of the valley or south (Utah County) don't have to deal with the traffic, lodging, etc from the tourists. Even without the tourists coming to the resorts, the locals would cause traffic problems in the canyons (they do on the freeway ;-) Maybe downtown gets more tourist business during the winter with the tourists but I tend to avoid downtown SLC.
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity - I actually live in American Fork near the mouth of American Fork Canyon so I don't have experience living in SLC itself. I avoid going to downtown SLC unless there is an activity there that I am going to (Jazz game, concert, play, etc). The parking is not convenient with the required paid parking on the street. If you aren't using it regularly then it is annoying. The parking rates in the garages are actually not bad compared to other big cities but I can shop in the adjoining cities and not have to worry about paying for parking at all. The traffic can be pretty bad downtown at the peak times although, again, not as bad as other big cities. It seems the first snow storm each year that people forgot how to drive in snowy weather since the prior winter but everyone eventually adjusts after a few storms. I am not a drinker so the liquor laws don't bother me but I can understand how it is weird to drinkers that visit. Didn't we have problems because of that the last time we hosted the Olympics? The air pollution is pretty bad in the winter because of the "inversion" that keeps the bad air down in the valley until we get some wind to clear it out. And it gets pretty bad in the summer also. I live up on the "bench" of the mountain a little bit so I can often see the bad air sitting below me in the lower valley. Going up a canyon on a short drive does get to nice clean air but our jobs are not up there so a majority of the time we are down here in the valleys. Utah (both northern and southern) has some of the most majestic scenery in the USA. I love hiking trails in the canyons and the people here are very nice (at least the area that I live in).
The laws in short term rentals seem to be changing rapidly. There are some HOAs that allow short term rentals per their CCR’S, however Salt Lake County has been cracking down on this. There is too much tax revenue at stake to be ignored.
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity since when can HOA's bypass the law of the land. That's when you know these broke folks trying to live by their own laws like the rich and powerful. 2 sets of rules.
I visited for my employer in 2005. It's a very clean city, not much of a population for its size, nice people, nice weather, nice area. I have no interests in moving there but at least I can visit.
And all these things are why I love living in St. George. Minus summer heat and tourist season. I mean why do they call it tourist season if the DNR doesn't issue hunting tags for it? I could have some trophies already this year.
If a guy is wearing shorts, sometimes their underwear will fall slightly below their shorts. I have a cousin who is Mormon and he wears them. They don't look any different than wearing something underneathe your shorts, but I got a kick out of it.
A couple of things you did not get right (from a native): - SLC was not "basically" established by the Mormons, it WAS established by the Mormons. Even those of us who are not religious anymore still have strong ties to family and friends who are religious. Most of us are sick and tired of people moving here willy-nilly from outside, they are a disruption to our culture and way of life. Most people in Utah will smile and be very friendly because that's what their religion teaches, and they will not overtly tell you that they don't want you there. Outsiders are driving up home prices, and most up-and-coming native Utahns who want to buy their own house for a reasonable price will deeply resent you for that. - Road rage: Utah is like the road rage capital of the US at this point, and from what I can see the spike in incidence coincides with influx of non-native Utahns. No one is reporting any association with predominance of any particular group as perpetrators, but Mormons don't tend to run people off the road and the proceed to beat them to death in front of their children (yes, this happened recently). - "Fresh mountain air" had me ROFLing. SLC has some of the WORST air quality in the nation because of the mountains and how they trap pollution. It's not just during the winter. Also, unless you have severe lung or renal disease, your body is designed to and WILL adapt to high altitude in 3-6 months. It WON'T adapt to the pollution. In summary: too many people moving here is causing a lot of problems for us natives, anyone watching this should consider moving elsewhere.
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity Probably, but that's not what I'm saying here. I'm simply saying that it's been very disruptive for us natives to have such an influx of outsiders so fast.
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The number one downside about a ski resort is that it creates a lot of traffic for the people going to the ski resort?
I hear from many locals who are frustrated during winter season due to the large influx of out of state visitors to the ski resorts, part of that is the traffic but this stems to many aspects of living in Salt Lake City. Thanks for checking out the channel!
But no you don't because the ski resort is not on the way to anything but the ski resort hahaha
@@johnrperry5897 the traffic on Wasatch Blvd gets particularly backed up during ski season
If I had to live in a big city, It'd either be Salt Lake City or Anchorage.
Salt Lake City might have a few more things to do than Anchorage! We'd love to have you!
We don't get a ton of snow we haven't for years.
It’s all relative, of course, we get more snow than California but less than North Dakota! Also depends where in Salt Lake City someone lives
currently doing my courses for california/arizona licenses, its been a big uncertain career change for me, but im still excited. do you have any advice or tips to give a newcomer in this industry?
Absolutely, I can answer that question better offline. Shoot me an email or DM!
The ski resort issues you mention are pretty localized to the areas near the canyons. The west side of the valley or south (Utah County) don't have to deal with the traffic, lodging, etc from the tourists. Even without the tourists coming to the resorts, the locals would cause traffic problems in the canyons (they do on the freeway ;-) Maybe downtown gets more tourist business during the winter with the tourists but I tend to avoid downtown SLC.
Would love to hear your thoughts on what the biggest downsides are to living in Salt Lake City?
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity - I actually live in American Fork near the mouth of American Fork Canyon so I don't have experience living in SLC itself. I avoid going to downtown SLC unless there is an activity there that I am going to (Jazz game, concert, play, etc). The parking is not convenient with the required paid parking on the street. If you aren't using it regularly then it is annoying. The parking rates in the garages are actually not bad compared to other big cities but I can shop in the adjoining cities and not have to worry about paying for parking at all. The traffic can be pretty bad downtown at the peak times although, again, not as bad as other big cities. It seems the first snow storm each year that people forgot how to drive in snowy weather since the prior winter but everyone eventually adjusts after a few storms. I am not a drinker so the liquor laws don't bother me but I can understand how it is weird to drinkers that visit. Didn't we have problems because of that the last time we hosted the Olympics? The air pollution is pretty bad in the winter because of the "inversion" that keeps the bad air down in the valley until we get some wind to clear it out. And it gets pretty bad in the summer also. I live up on the "bench" of the mountain a little bit so I can often see the bad air sitting below me in the lower valley. Going up a canyon on a short drive does get to nice clean air but our jobs are not up there so a majority of the time we are down here in the valleys. Utah (both northern and southern) has some of the most majestic scenery in the USA. I love hiking trails in the canyons and the people here are very nice (at least the area that I live in).
@@dvwilbur Thank you for the feedback!
How are there air BNB's in park city Utah laws dont allow you to have air bnb's.
The laws in short term rentals seem to be changing rapidly. There are some HOAs that allow short term rentals per their CCR’S, however Salt Lake County has been cracking down on this. There is too much tax revenue at stake to be ignored.
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity since when can HOA's bypass the law of the land. That's when you know these broke folks trying to live by their own laws like the rich and powerful. 2 sets of rules.
I visited for my employer in 2005. It's a very clean city, not much of a population for its size, nice people, nice weather, nice area. I have no interests in moving there but at least I can visit.
Refreshing to hear a positive comment about living in Salt Lake City, thank you!
If you're thinking of moving to SL, don't. 10:04
Is this because the population here is growing too much?
as a local - I'm confident in saying we're all beyond tired of blue-state refugees moving in only to then complain.
I can see your point. Not much sense in moving to a new area unless you know you'll connect with the local culture.
And all these things are why I love living in St. George. Minus summer heat and tourist season. I mean why do they call it tourist season if the DNR doesn't issue hunting tags for it? I could have some trophies already this year.
@@brewdogg77 St. George is an awesome market, seems like it is growing in popularity more recently, would you agree?
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity I absolutely agree. Plus it is crazy beautiful here.
If you think Utah's Liquor laws are funny you should see their underwear LOL
I tend not to look at others underwear here in Salt Lake City, you?
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity Underwear meaning they're Mormon Garments they wear..
If a guy is wearing shorts, sometimes their underwear will fall slightly below their shorts. I have a cousin who is Mormon and he wears them. They don't look any different than wearing something underneathe your shorts, but I got a kick out of it.
A couple of things you did not get right (from a native):
- SLC was not "basically" established by the Mormons, it WAS established by the Mormons. Even those of us who are not religious anymore still have strong ties to family and friends who are religious. Most of us are sick and tired of people moving here willy-nilly from outside, they are a disruption to our culture and way of life. Most people in Utah will smile and be very friendly because that's what their religion teaches, and they will not overtly tell you that they don't want you there. Outsiders are driving up home prices, and most up-and-coming native Utahns who want to buy their own house for a reasonable price will deeply resent you for that.
- Road rage: Utah is like the road rage capital of the US at this point, and from what I can see the spike in incidence coincides with influx of non-native Utahns. No one is reporting any association with predominance of any particular group as perpetrators, but Mormons don't tend to run people off the road and the proceed to beat them to death in front of their children (yes, this happened recently).
- "Fresh mountain air" had me ROFLing. SLC has some of the WORST air quality in the nation because of the mountains and how they trap pollution. It's not just during the winter. Also, unless you have severe lung or renal disease, your body is designed to and WILL adapt to high altitude in 3-6 months. It WON'T adapt to the pollution.
In summary: too many people moving here is causing a lot of problems for us natives, anyone watching this should consider moving elsewhere.
@@gavinnichols8277 Do you think there are legitimate reasons why people move to UT?
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity Probably, but that's not what I'm saying here. I'm simply saying that it's been very disruptive for us natives to have such an influx of outsiders so fast.
@@gavinnichols8277 thank you for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it 👍🏽
@@LivingIn-SaltLakeCity Np. Now stop selling homes to Californians and other outsiders, we don't want them here.
@@gavinnichols8277 I'm always amazed that people find it necessary to dislike other Americans for no reason whatsoever.
Make Utah lame again so everyone leaves.
@@whitneypay515 you are not the first person I’ve heard say this lol. Maybe Utah is a great place to live?
Why do they call it hunting season when the DNR doesn't issue hunting tags for it?
Hmm, I'm not really sure. How has the hunting been in utah for you?
Lived there for years. Good job. I had to leave. I simply don't like Mormons for many reasons.
Salt Lake City has a lot to offer, what was your favorite part?
Great follow up question
@@johnrperry5897 thanks! Salt Lake City has been an awesome place to live for my family, but I like to get other people's thoughts