Why I Left the City to Code from the Mountains

There's something about writing code while looking out at the Big Rock mountains that changes how you think about tech. The pace is different here. The priorities shift. And honestly? The code gets better.

The Decision

I spent ten years bouncing between non-profits, startups, and various companies. Great organizations, great people, great opportunities. But somewhere along the way, I started feeling like I was building software for the sake of building software, not because it mattered.

What Changed

Out here, every project feels intentional. When your nearest business is a quarter mile away and your internet comes from a handy Starlink setup, you learn to focus. You build things that work. You optimize for real users, not vanity metrics.

The Tradeoffs

Sure, I miss same-day delivery and late-night fast-food runs. But I gained space to think, room to experiment, and a community that actually knows my name. The math checks out.