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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
I moved to Salt Lake about two months ago to transfer to the U. I'm a Junior and my major keeps me from taking other classes to meet people outside of it. I joined both ski clubs and have gone to premiers and everything but still not really making any connections of people to ski with or anything. I have my pass for Alta and I'm hoping the season starting up will kick things into gear a bit more. Not great at starting conversations I guess till I know people. Any help would be great??? Ideas on making connections? Anyone else new and need a ski buddy?
Nov 2 2013 2:12PM
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Shredsterr
Posts: 2090 - Karma: 6,930
I'm not the best at starting conversations either, but the hill for me is the best place to start one, because you both obviously have one common passion that you can talk about. That's pretty much all I can say because I'll probably be in the same situation as you when I'm in uni.
Nov 2 2013 2:21PM
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goodnoooo
Posts: 555 - Karma: 2,075
just keep getting involved in ski clubs. you'll make friends! also, i am super jealous of you. i would do anything to live in SLC with an alta season pass. good luck!
Nov 2 2013 2:33PM
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last_tango
Posts: 2635 - Karma: 2,665
Just moved here two weeks ago from the east. Once ski season starts things will start to turn. I don't know many people either and am banking on meeting people through working at brighton.
Nov 2 2013 2:44PM
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alex=
Posts: 1738 - Karma: 2,835
I've never been to SLC so I can't really speak from personal experience, but go to coffee shops and just say fuck it and walk up to a cute girl and introduce yourself. Go to the bars.
Nov 2 2013 2:47PM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
Awkward..... I am a girl......
Nov 2 2013 2:58PM
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last_tango
Posts: 2635 - Karma: 2,665
Most of the time girl users on here are marked by having a pink username instead of a blue one. Some women opt out of the pink name.
Nov 2 2013 3:00PM
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Way*Mo
Posts: 661 - Karma: 2,184
I'm sure you will meet people once the season starts. Where did you transfer from, and what is your major? The U definitely isn't the best for meeting people unless you luck out in class. Ski Snowbird a few times too if you can. The tram line is super conducive to meeting new people.

Best of luck, maybe we'll meet on the hill sometime!

Nov 2 2013 3:05PM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
I transferred from Alabama but grew up in Durango Colorado..... it was a very out of character decision and needless to say I had to leave for sanity and lack of snow. I'm a dance major which throws people off and the other dancers are typically not that fun or outgoing on any level. I'm in serious need for some friends outside of the department and dance world. Thanks for the input. I'll for sure be at snowbird here and there.
Nov 2 2013 3:18PM
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turntwood
Posts: 301 - Karma: 295
I also go to the U and have been in salt lake slightly over a year now, and I feel ya on the trying to find people with similar interests here, especially with other girls. which is the opposite of what I was expecting. I ski at the bird and brighton and would be stoked to shred with another girl if your ever at either resort. Hit me up!
Nov 2 2013 5:04PM
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DaewonS
Posts: 717 - Karma: 104
movin out to cottonwood heights in a little over a week from the east as well. working at the canyons though. might try to get a job at brighton though to be closer to my house. what are you doing at brighton?
Nov 2 2013 6:26PM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
Thanks! I'll let you know when I go the snowbird. Plan to get a couple days in over there for sure.
Nov 2 2013 6:46PM
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J_BISCHOF
Posts: 2082 - Karma: 1,449
whats your major? We are all pretty easy going folk out here. Come party tonight!
Nov 2 2013 7:00PM
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last_tango
Posts: 2635 - Karma: 2,665
lift operator. I know they are hiring at the customer service desk at brighton and I think they might not hire any more lifties but you can always give dave a call at 801 532-4731. Brighton is a small area that a lot of locals go to. Not too sure how the vibe is at the canyons is.
Nov 2 2013 7:02PM
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J_BISCHOF
Posts: 2082 - Karma: 1,449
the vibe at the canyons is super corporate and not very chill. Brighton is a very cool place because it has very limited development, no multi national real estate conglomerate to cater too and its mostly locals.
Nov 2 2013 7:09PM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
Modern Dance.... a bit of a paradox for sure. I'm always down for a good party.
Nov 2 2013 7:12PM
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skiierman
Posts: 28699 - Karma: -5,563
Find out where the parties and bitches are at... how have you not figured this out yet?
Nov 2 2013 7:39PM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
A) I am a bitch so I'm not looking for more of them B) you have to know people to find the parties so thus far I have been shit outta luck
Nov 2 2013 8:10PM
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J_BISCHOF
Posts: 2082 - Karma: 1,449
look for business students and engineers. We do it right. Go to places like jackalope and bourbon house. Thats where all the idiots hang out.
Nov 2 2013 8:29PM
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skiierman
Posts: 28699 - Karma: -5,563
You said you joined both ski clubs and attended movie premiers... you don't know people because you're not trying. TALK TO SOMEONE, you shy bitch. You clearly don't like having no one to hang with so do something about it.
Nov 2 2013 9:07PM
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snowdon
Posts: 2480 - Karma: 391
I can tell you party addresses if you want.
Nov 2 2013 9:55PM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
I'm always up for it! Message me and I can send you my number. Thanks! (ps how do you change the color of your name, I cannot figure it out and its confusing people that I'm not a guy ahha)
Nov 3 2013 1:14AM
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Way*Mo
Posts: 661 - Karma: 2,184
Why would you leave the greatest football school in the world for the U? Haha, but seriously, Roll Damn Tide.
Nov 3 2013 1:18AM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
My love and respect for you just went sky high. ROLL TIDE! Unfortunately, no amount of beer, national championships, or fried food can keep a mountain girl happy enough to stay in the south.
Nov 3 2013 1:22AM
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skiierman
Posts: 28699 - Karma: -5,563
Welcome to America where everyone is so desperate for attention and acceptance that they're willing to blindly ignore every factor that makes a human being just as long as they're associated with the players that are paid to represent their brand but will probably be traded the next season.

Organized sports is the most efficient way to determine the social scum from those that actually contribute something.
Nov 3 2013 2:40AM
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lineskier10
Posts: 11339 - Karma: 796
someone got picked last in gym class every time
Nov 3 2013 2:50AM
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Smuffy
Posts: 4686 - Karma: 3,408
1) walk around 13th east on the weekend till you find a party
2) go in
3)introduce yourself
4)...profit?
Nov 3 2013 3:54AM
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louie.mirags
Posts: 6015 - Karma: 5,027
How rude
Nov 3 2013 7:44AM
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GreenStezz
Posts: 3570 - Karma: 717
That's what I did when I moved there, guess it helped letting everyone stay at my crib in Mammoth when they came to film....................
Nov 3 2013 10:24AM
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Skittle.
Posts: 2537 - Karma: 718
ive got a pc pass but ill be crusin to alta on the deep days, youre more than welcome to join if you throw a little gas in my car and can keep up
Nov 3 2013 11:27AM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
I'll absolutely take you up on it! Hit me up when you head up there. Thanks!
Nov 3 2013 11:40AM
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Skibumsmith
Posts: 5432 - Karma: 11,823
that's a thing? Are you pro?

but seriously... 13th East
Nov 3 2013 4:51PM
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Territohree
Posts: 21 - Karma: 60
It is real and I am a pro i guess you could say to some extent....? complicated question to answer. i'm not really into being boastful haha
Thanks for the tip! I live on 13th east but are we talking more by the U or Westminster cause I'm over by the U and have not heard jack shit going on.
Nov 3 2013 6:51PM
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KyleA
Posts: 865 - Karma: 510
13th doesn't have as much going on these days.
Nov 3 2013 7:23PM
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Horsefacekillah
Posts: 867 - Karma: 878
Dear OP,
If i wasnt in CAN. id defiantly be friends with you.
Trums
Nov 3 2013 7:50PM
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VersaceCockring
Posts: 366 - Karma: 638
hi OP
Nov 4 2013 5:05AM
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lIllI
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This is so accurate that it's both hilarious and sad.
Nov 4 2013 10:54AM
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lIllI
Posts: 1255 - Karma: 1,986
The best way to make friends in SLC is to head down to West Valley and refer to everyone as "peasant."
Nov 4 2013 10:55AM
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