StreetBoss Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) I just returned from a week visiting family and friends in New York City. OMFG what a place. I thought I was in the Godfather IV late one night in Little Italy at a hole in the wall (absolutely awesome food!) restuarant when some guys in suits escorted this guy out who looked very scared where ever he was going. Stayed in a hotel that overlooked Times Square. Can anyone identify the smell of the subway? The women are so HOT and friendly. But bottom line. No mountains. No easy access to climbing. Sure they have the Gunks. But I think we have it all right here. Hail to the NorthWest Edited February 27, 2007 by Waterguy Quote
Choada_Boy Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 Waterguy: Are you a Rocket Scientist? The whole E Coast isn't all bad, just the parts where the people are. Quote
Weekend_Climberz Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 I agree. I've lived in three states and have visited on various occasions all but 7 (RI, CN, NJ, DL, NH, VT, MN) and have to say that Alaska and Washington by far have the most outdoor activities available. Can't find any significant glaciated peak outside of AK or WA, some great rock climbing (Index, Leavonworth, WA Pass), Alpine peaks, hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, canoeing, hunting (not that I do any), ice climbing (kinda), birdwatching (again, not into it, but whatever), etc.... Not too many states you can find all of that in. :tup: Quote
olyclimber Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 AHHHHHHH THE NORTHWEST: teh cascade jewels Index Leavenworth liberty bell/early winter spires n cascades Mt. Squamish the Olympics saltwater KEXP coffee mighty-o-donuts cleansing rain passive aggressive tendencies traffic jams idiotic public transportation plans and so much more. its just a wonderful place. really special. Quote
StreetBoss Posted February 27, 2007 Author Posted February 27, 2007 Waterguy: Are you a Rocket Scientist? The whole E Coast isn't all bad, just the parts where the people are. I'm saying it was all bad. Just, they don't have what we do. btw - I used to work as a Rocket Science Project Manager. These guys were at the top to the geek food chain, with T-shirts that said "Yes I AM a Rocket Scientist" Quote
ivan Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 word i'll always have a soft spot in my heart for the appalachian trail though - well, maybe a semi-hard spot - in the cockles area - a gooey-ish-sorta-like-the-first-chick-i-banged-but-she-was-really-ugly-but-that-didn't-much-matter-'cuz-so-was-i-kinda place - except for the AT through new jersey - that's more like having sex w/ someone's dead grandmother, and you'd have to be a real sick fuck to appreciate that kinda thing seneca rocks is great too, especially when they're blasting at the quarry a coupla miles away the rest we can give back to the terrorists if they'll let us defile our ancestors in peace Quote
G-spotter Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 AHHHHHHH THE NORTHWEST: teh cascade jewels Index Leavenworth liberty bell/early winter spires n cascades Mt. Squamish the Olympics saltwater KEXP coffee mighty-o-donuts cleansing rain passive aggressive tendencies traffic jams idiotic public transportation plans and so much more. its just a wonderful place. really special. you are forget teh stumptown Quote
motomagik Posted February 27, 2007 Posted February 27, 2007 The whole E Coast isn't all bad, just the parts where the people are. I grew up there, about 40 minutes outside of NYC, and I would have to agree with this statement. However, I went to school in NH and will always love NH and Maine, even though the Massholes are invading... There are amazingly beautiful things to see and great places to climb, just not on the same scale as out here. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 AHHHHHHH THE NORTHWEST: teh cascade jewels Safeco Field Index Leavenworth liberty bell/early winter spires n cascades Mt. Squamish the Olympics saltwater KEXP coffee mighty-o-donuts cleansing rain passive aggressive tendencies traffic jams idiotic public transportation plans and so much more. its just a wonderful place. really special. Ah Oly you're alright! Quote
ryland_moore Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) I don't know about the whole east coast. If I ever moved back, it would definitely be to the mountains of NC. Granted nothing glaciated or sharp spires, but huge granite domes, sweet multi-pitch trad climbing, out of this world overhanging sport climbing, sick rivers for kayaking, cheaper cost of living, better food, and hotter women by far, although that doesn't say much since this is the PNW. The beer is not as good though, but you also have Waffle House. Biking on the Blue Ridge Parkway is incredible and the people are nicer and easier to get to know. The fishing is so-so, but the saltwater blows away anything we have here. Marlin, dorado, cobia, tarpon, redfish, sails, kingfish, wahoo......Can't get anything like that out here. You also have to deal with more sprawl, but who doesn't in smaller communities here in the PNW? Seattle is one of the sprawliest cities in the country! Still, you can't beat our summer weather, the amount of snow, and the recreation within such close proximity. Hence why I am still here. But for back east, Western NC or Chatanooga, TN is where its at! They do outcompete many locations here in the PNW. For example if I was forced to live in either Eugene or Cashiers, NC, I would go for Cashiers. Actually, come to think of it, there are only a few places that I could tolerate in the PNW over the mountains of NC/Asheville area: Portland, Bellingham, Bend, Hood River and maybe Leavenworth or Mazama, but Mazama is too small and the whole Bavarian thing might annoy me after a while in L-town....... Alaska has too many crazy people, but I do love AK! Edited February 28, 2007 by ryland_moore Quote
lunger Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 on this topic, happened to get this apropos piece just today: THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST ACCORDING TO JEFF FOXWORTHY 1. You know the state flower (Mildew). 2. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash. 3. Use the statement "sun break" and know what it means 4. You know more than 10 ways to order coffee. 5. You know more people who own boats rather than air conditioners. 6. You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant. 7. You stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" Signal. 8. You consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is not a real mountain. 9. You can taste the difference between Starbucks, Seattle's Best, and Veneto's. 10. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon. 11. You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Issaquah, Oregon, Yakima and Willamette. 12. You consider swimming an indoor sport. 13. You can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food. 14. In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark while only working eight-hour days. 15. You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho. 16. You are not fazed by "Today's forecast: showers followed by rain," and "Tomorrow's forecast: rain followed by showers." 17. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation. 18. You know that Boring is a town in Oregon and not just a state of mind. 19. You can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover. 20. You notice, "The mountain is out" when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it. 21. You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka 22. You switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on. 23. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain. 24. You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists. 25. You buy new sunglasses every year, because you cannot find the old ones after such a long time. 26. You measure distance in hours. 27. You often switch from "heat" to "a/c" in the same day. 28. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat. 29. You know all the important seasons: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Raining (Spring), Road Construction (Summer), Deer & Elk season (Fall). 30. You actually understood these jokes and will probably forward them Quote
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