Thats right. Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay getting it on, Ha Ha. Risky Business Baby. Love those old trains. Same ones in Chicago and NYC. From Back In The Day. When they had cane seats and real 3' fans overhead with white porcelain grab handles. Those were the days.

No, I'm inviting all my friends to buy up houses there at above market price

@@JonFox1945 you would!

Most people can't stand the peace and quiet for very long. Their loss, our gain.

My family used to work at Horn Creek, in 2000-2002! I was 16 at the time and so heartbroken to leave. My wife, our 5 kids and I just came back from camping at Alvarado! We love that area very much!

Hi McParody, Thanks for your note about Silver Mountain. Yes, you are correct: technically Silver Mnt. is not in the township of Westcliffe. That’s why we didn’t state anywhere “Silver Mnt is IN Westcliffe”, since that would be wrong. But it is nearby and only a short drive away. And since we called this video “14 reasons why we love living in Westcliffe”, stunningly beautiful, nearby Silver Mountain is definitely one of the reasons! Because it is only a quick drive down the road…

@Christoph Stopka Westcliffe is a great little town. I've been there several times. Mostly to go bowling, lol.

Bowling at Cliff Lanes is a great reason to come to Westcliffe! Have Fun!!

Hi Karl, Hmm, Nobody here is aware that there is a competition going on between Westcliffe and Salida…could it be Salida is eager to prove something? Jealousy? Anyway. But I wholeheartedly agree: If Westcliffe and Salida would ever be competing against each other, Salida would easily win . Salida has more cars clogging up the roads, way more people and bikes lumbering on (fewer) trails (to fewer lakes) than WC, Salida definitely beats WC when it comes to pollution going up into the air, has much higher temperatures, especially in the summertime since Salida sits at a lower elevation. And - beside the number of red lights ( Westcliffe has NONE!) there is one category where WC is hopelessly behind: Salida has way more houses, covering basically every inch of real estate (and often blocking the view of the beautiful mountain range outside of town). After all, who cares that I can see NINE peaks more than 14,000 ft tall from our property, have dozens and dozens of unbelievable, quiet hiking trails to choose from, leading to a multitude of stunning, high-alpine lakes that are brimming with trout, but are mostly without people. But really, who cares, those things are all totally overrated, right? Yeah, you’re probably right: Salida would kick Westcliffe’s butt. But only in your dreams.

​@christophstopka4285 nice retort. Love the area and prefer fewer people...

Westcliff has a downtown. Grocery store, gas station, PO, municipal building, bowling alley, art galleries & restaurants. There is even a small airport just out of town in Centennial Ranch. It is in-between the Wet Mountains & the San Dio De Christo mountain ranges- giving some of the most spectacular views

You probably done your own research hopefully by now but if not :: No its nowhere near Rocky Mtn NP. and there are many Bear Lakes in CO. You cannot live in a camper for more than 14 days and you must have a way to dispose of grey and black water. There is 1 good RV park a few miles out of town. No Boondocking. Limited medical services. Its a small town that attracts day and overnite tourists who are up for a few hours driving to get to it. Chic little tourist cafes and a brew pub with not so great food. The one local grocery store is EXPENSIVE. for example : nearly $8 for a half gallon of tropicana OJ, $6 for a gallon of regular whole milk ( not organic) Their selections of food is for what I call the meat n potatoes crowd . Not much healthy food found here. I dont know how the regular farm families are able to afford anything in this market. Depending on where one lives it can be a short 15 min drive to town or an hour . They probaby drive hour and 45 to Canon City to stock up at Walmart . Building codes are strict and enforced in Custer County. Your best bet is to visit first then decide if you want to spend $40k for one acre of decent raw land .

Westcliffe is not ‘hell’ - it is heaven out here. Located in South Central Colorado. Check it out on a map - you know, those things made out paper, where one can find the location of a place or town…

Westcliffe is directly West of Pueblo in the Sangre de Christo mountains.

@@christophstopka4285 Or rather comment, if you know how to read a map, the kind the service station used to give out for free, then you would love and know where Westcliffe is. Yea, I'm from Back In The Day and I would love to check out Westcliffe. Love to get my Pioneer Spirit On.

Thank you so much, Paula! We miss you too…

Thank you so much, Paula! We miss you too…

Hi Russel, Thank you for your kind response to our video! It sounds like you definitely know the area very well. And yes, we are also every day fascinated by all of the different birds in this valley.

Thank you for your kind words! So glad you like the video. Hope you will still be able to come back frequently and visit this beautiful area.

Hi I really liked your video. I was wondering the song was called ?

Welcome to the (very beautiful) neighborhood! If you have any questions about the area (or maybe you are looking for some fine art photography prints for your home/office?) please don’t hesitate to contact me through my website: www.christophstopka.com

@@christophstopka4285 thank you

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! Much appreciated. And it sounds like you are planning on coming here for a visit? If you need any tips or help with your visit, please, don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or through KZbin.

Glad you liked the video! Thank you for the kind comments. Christoph

Thank you, Sam! Glad you like the video.

Thanks again! Feel free to pass the link on.