How long have you been thinking about moving to the mountains, what's really holding you back?

[Amy Schapiro]

Sure, it's a tough economy, but many times the e-mails and blog posts I read about moving to the mountains have more to do with the fear of the unknown, the what ifs as the main stalling point for the move.  Will I ruin my chance for a normal life forever?  Really?  Is that what you think?

I was reading a blog post written by someone unattached and ready to go yet still questioning if moving to a ski town would be a big mistake.  Do you really think that trying and experiencing something new, something that you have been dreaming about for a long time could be a mistake?

http://mountainjobs.com/blog/show/214-moving-to-a-ski-mountain-and-...

[Tracey]

It's the same thing with people who say they really want to do anything. Like some people say, "I've always wanted to to go Ireland" or "I really want to go on an African Safari". Really? If you really want to do it, then do it! It's not that hard.

I moved to the mountains because I wanted to - no thought about where exactly I would live or what I would do to make money. I knew I just had to come out west and figure it out.