I relocated to SLC recently after taking a new position in my company. It has been a very positive experience so far. Tech scene is bustling, a number of interesting meetups. From a geographical perspective, the mountains offer incredible opportunity for adventure. A mix of desert to high alpine.

I’ve lived numerous places domestic and abroad, and haven’t seen anything quite like the accessibility to adventure as is found in SLC. Trail/mountain running, numerous ski resorts, Park City (of Winter Olympics fame), rock climbing, mountaineering and backcountry skiing, etc. All within 20 minutes drive.

It’s surprisingly amazing how close to the city you can be and yet feel so far away. You can get ~6,000 feet above the valley within a few hours run/hike and see moose, mountain goats, porcupine, etc.

Also interesting is the number of outdoor gear companies that have offices here. Petzl, Black Diamond, Backcountry, etc.