Not perfect, but fantastic location.
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1/2/2021
I lived in Montrose for twelve years and moved to Oregon a year ago to be with my children. I still think of Montrose as home. While I agree that jobs are few and some people can be cold, the vast majority are not. It’s not particularly pretty, but the mountain views are spectacular. It’s not filled with fancy restaurants, but has great local spots to eat without spending a fortune. Montrose offers a lot. It is located in the banana belt of Colorado and has relatively mild winters and abundant sunshine year round. What makes it great is it’s access to so much: the hot springs in both Ouray and Ridgway, phenomenal hiking in all directions especially in the nearby mountains, wonderful Jeeping for all levels of drivers, blue river trout fishing on the Gunnison, the Black Canyon, some of the best skiing in Telluride and Crested Butte, tons of wildlife, super safe and beautiful primitive camping both in the mountains and in the desert over the line to Moab and more. Plus the best community center I’ve ever used. Don’t rule it out if you love being active outdoors year round.
Hilary | Sisters, OR