Coolest mountain towns

[mntbikr15]

One of my best friends actually lives in Stowe so I spend a decent amount of time there. If I stay east coast its top of the list, but I dont think that will happen.

Was def thinking of checking out Bozeman. Have always known of Jackson but never been. Will add that.

Thanks

edit- agree its a kinda bizarre list...lol

[AquaSwing]

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I haven't read this whole article, so these places might be more commercialized than what you're looking for, but

Men's Journal 10 Coolest Mountain Towns

I've actually read elsewhere that Sandpoint, Idaho is pretty awesome for small town mountain living.

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On a side note, who the [censored] buys Men's Journal/Men's Health? Who came up with the marketing plan to put shirtless guys with six packs on the cover and aim it towards hetrosexual men?

[kkcountry]

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On a side note, who the [censored] buys Men's Journal/Men's Health? Who came up with the marketing plan to put shirtless guys with six packs on the cover and aim it towards hetrosexual men?

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a shirtless tom brady could sell chuck norris a magazine.

[cbloom]

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On a side note, who the [censored] buys Men's Journal/Men's Health? Who came up with the marketing plan to put shirtless guys with six packs on the cover and aim it towards hetrosexual men?

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I believe the target demographic is Senator Larry Craig & friends.

[Boris]

OMG. You must be a super trust fund baby from the East Coast. Don't worry. You will be able to find your tribe in crested Butte or Telluride or Vail or Jackson Hole or basically any town with a half way decent ski area. You will have so much fun rocking out to Phish while you drink kegs of super expensive micro brew and smoke mediocre weed.

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...but heres what I like about CB

-Laid back atmosphere with real character(town ordinance against franchises is in place)
-Lack of urban sprawl that is rapidly taking over most mountain towns
-Lack of snobby vibe/designer shops( ie aspen/vail/ etc


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Lack of a snobby vibe, lack of urban sprawl and ordinances against chain stores are mutually exclusive from both laid back vibe and towns with real character.

[gusmahler]

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You know what other forum is fairly well traveled?

Start at the top of the sidebar, work your way to the bottom, and then you have one guess.

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Brick and mortar?

[Boris]

OK now I'll be nice,

Bozeman - Doesn't fit your criteria for atmosphere. It does however have access to 3 great ski areas within one hour drive. Mountain biking is above average, not legendary. It's also big enough that you could have problems making friends if your not in college.

Sand Point. Awesome town. Doesn't quite fit your vibe requirements but getting closer.

Whitefish. I lived there and loved it. You will fit right in. Ray Zee will make jokes about you.

Fernie, BC is a good place.

You will love Jackson Hole.

[Victor]

i went to crested butted for a few weeks about 8 years ago. it was in the summer and i mountain biked a ton.

cb was still somewhat unknown at the time but it was starting to gain a tourist following esp in the winter. the locals were cool enough but you could tell they werent too happy about the influx of tourists. but then tourists=money so its a real stupid relationship.

anyway, i wonder how much it changed.

[bwana devil]

is this the thread where posters initially offer rude and sarcastic comments and then follow it up w/ helpful advice?

[CharlieDontSurf]

Men's journal is by far one of the best magazines out there.

I get what your saying about Men's Health but u apparantly don't read Men's Journal cuz it doesn't apply there.