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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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Mar 20, 2015 - 09:26am PT
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Hey, the people that live there that I've run into, put their finger up to their lips and go "shhhhhhhh". We don't want anybody to know how beautiful it really is here. They love it and would never live elsewhere.
The river runs right through it. Forget the name right now. The events center for cultural is world class. Perhaps it shines in it's glory in mid summer, admittedly when I've been there for work trips (at the event center)-forget the name of that building too. Hell, maybe my alzheimer's has me confusing Casper with Cody; just kidding.
Arne
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Mar 20, 2015 - 09:32am PT
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North Platte. I think they have a kayak park built in the river as well. Don't forget dome rock. Probably as much on climbed rock around there anywhere.
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Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
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Mar 20, 2015 - 09:49am PT
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I always stopped in Casper for the cheap gas between FoCo and MSO. Drove up to the Nordy zone once to check it and it looked coo. The beta from folks in this thread makes it look enticing! As others have said, you are definitely going the right direction!! I prefer red-necks to yuppies. Can't stand the '$$progressive$$ for me and my world views' mentality of the yupster and I doubt that Casper has that? Still seems like a workin' folks place to me. Maybe invest in a nice windbreaker!
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goatboy smellz
climber
लघिमा
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Mar 20, 2015 - 09:57am PT
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Casper is a cool town.
Not much in the way or culture,
arts, or entertainment but hey,
lots of stuff to do outside and Denver
is close enough if you need to go out on the town.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado, Nepal & Okinawa
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Mar 20, 2015 - 10:37am PT
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Here are some other positives. Wyoming has no state income tax and a much lower sales tax so your dollars will go a lot further than California. Because it has a small population, the bureaucracy there is friendly and helpful and you can get things done easily. No more 3 hours stints at a crowded DMV. It's safe which is a relief after California. No more looking over your shoulder and constantly locking things up. Services are a lot cheaper. For example, I drive from eastern Colorado to Wyoming for veterinarian service as it costs about 25% what it would in Colorado. There is a small college in Casper and cultural activities associated with that. You can get satellite internet and phone service out in the country even when you can't get cell service. The air is clear and breathable (there are advantages to that wind).
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wbw
Trad climber
'cross the great divide
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Mar 20, 2015 - 01:23pm PT
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I've always thought Casper might be a decent place to live. Eastern Wyoming is a lot more low-key than the northwest part of the state. The climbing at Fremont and some other less-well-known crags is really good. This is a part of the world where solitude is just a short distance away, and when you're out there on the high plains, and the wind is blowing, it epitomizes the West that I love.
Living in CO is great, but I really miss the wildness of WY.
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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Mar 20, 2015 - 03:59pm PT
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Get some skate skis for Nordic up on Casper Mt.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 20, 2015 - 04:01pm PT
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Of Cultural Events: the Wyoming Symphony performed Beethoven's magnificent 9th Symphony this past season, complete with a 250 voice choir and 4 top name soloists imported from the Right Coast. The performance was magnificent, and would rank with a top drawer German Staatstheater. I have a CD on order.
Food: most of the national chains are represented; Dead Lobster, Outback, Texas Roadhouse, etc.
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Topic Author's Reply - May 20, 2015 - 09:11am PT
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Hey everyone I am officially moving to Casper! Hit the road this weekend and begin work Tuesday.
Wish me luck,
Brokedown climber would you mind meeting up and you could give me the local beta, it would be much appreciated.
Here is my official email, I never go to the Supertopo email. Mtnclimber59@yahoo.com
Thanks Roger for any help you can give me!!!!!
Karen
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Branscomb
Trad climber
Lander, WY
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May 20, 2015 - 09:20am PT
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It's not my favorite place in Wyo., but it is in the middle and lots of climbing near and within 2-3 hours of driving. Gotta be better than S. Cal and though a lot of people go on about the redneck element and what a rough place it is, still some good people there, like anywhere.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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May 20, 2015 - 09:32am PT
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A good friend of mine was in Casper on business the weekend of May 9-10. Since we have joked about how we are both "Snow-magnets" when traveling eastern Wyoming, he shared the local weather forecasts with me. I think Casper got about 8" of snow.
Karen: hopefully winter is now gone from Casper for a few months.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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May 20, 2015 - 09:40am PT
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Hey Karen,best of luck to you.You seem positive.Good deal.Keep us posted.
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Topic Author's Reply - May 20, 2015 - 09:53am PT
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Will Capt. !
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John M
climber
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May 20, 2015 - 09:59am PT
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Best wishes to you karen on your new adventure!
I know.. I know.. Donini thinks we over use the word adventure.. hahaha.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 20, 2015 - 12:06pm PT
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I'll look for you in Vedauwoo and Devils tower this summer!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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May 20, 2015 - 12:23pm PT
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Karen, enjoy Wyoming! Hope you found a good hangar for yer DC-3.
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storer
Trad climber
Golden, Colorado
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May 20, 2015 - 12:29pm PT
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Hobo got it about right but the classical tracks are truly outstanding too. I first time I skied up there i couldn't believe that Casper could be that good. 45K of great skiing; nice skate deck and striding tracks too. Very nice warming hut and great snow. If you are not now you will be a nordic skier!
Bonus: Casper is smack dab in the middle of the total solar eclipse next year.
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feralfae
Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
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May 20, 2015 - 01:36pm PT
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Karen,
I've lived in Lander, Laramie (yes, very windy) and up above Dubois. You are smack in the middle of lots of great places to play. I hope you have lots of fun. You sound as though you are the type of person who can find fun in just about any location. I hope you like your new job and that everything falls into place easily for you.
I love Wyoming (Montana is also super) and I certainly miss the "small town" atmosphere that takes in just about the entire state, except maybe the NW bit.
Have fun!
Best wishes,
feralfae
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storer
Trad climber
Golden, Colorado
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May 20, 2015 - 01:45pm PT
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Correction cuz you don't to miss it. The total solar eclipse will occur on August 21, 2017. It should be really good with a maximum at about 1 pm under what should be clear skies.
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