Dru Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 quote: Originally posted by willstrickland: Yeah, but canada won't let me immigrate right? you could claim refugee status because you are persecuted as a homosexual in the States! try asking Charles Verticalswamp for a date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 VerticalSwampass! j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 Here's a good reason not to consider iowa: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 I've never been to these places and a couple are a little over 5000 people, but based on good words from people I know you might want to look into: Farmington, NM Las Cruces, NM Covolo, CA Good luck - let us know where you end up. Sounds like this might a little more real-life than the recent Outside magazine article on the perfect outdoor town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 i'd vote for mazama, wa. no one lives there. okay climbing nearby. some super sick ww and mtn biking. and i've personally noticed the high amount of hottie's rollin' in the benz 4x4's all times of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayner Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 Dream town? Hands down, no question: Spanaway, Washington. Nestled between Tacoma ("the city of destiny") and Graham, Spanaway is home to the world famous Spire Rock, training ground of many a world-class alpinist. The highway to Mt. Rainer passes right through it. Its many celebrity citizens have included the likes of Mr. Jimmy Yoder. The 30,000 year old channeled Atlantean warrior Ramtha can be found several miles away in Yelm. With any number of convenient strip malls available for your shopping convenience, Spanawy is THE place to be. Champagne wishes and caviar dreams from Dwayner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 You even get Harley Hippies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted August 16, 2001 Author Share Posted August 16, 2001 Dwayner, I was interested until you pulled out the "s" word, screw the developers who blight our land with...dare I say it?... strip malls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 What about those traffic lights dwayner? Hey the little town of Roslyn needs people to move there, it's very convenient for all the Enchantments and has a bar you can piss in a trough while you're standing at the bar- what more does a climber need? as my edit to correct this post, I guess I was sdo drunk I coundn't remember where I was!!! Thanks hikerwa! [This message has been edited by Beck (edited 08-16-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 [This message has been edited by Beck (edited 08-16-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikerwa Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 Yes, the ever popular "piss trough" there also is one in the getting-more-popular town of Roslyn. Close to my favorite the Alpine Lakes, and a stones throw away from both L-worth and Vantage, not to mention Snoqualmie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 roslyn also has the advantage of a new mega resort going in. the developers were able to strong arm the locals and buy precious water rights in the upper kittitas valley. will you could really sell your services in that town. more benz's 4x4 babies coming soon to a golf course near you. or 6. and pre-planned horseback trails. ahhhh.....heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 ELLENSBURG- tieton- 45 min white pass- 1hr vantage- 35 min leavenworth- 1hr ice climbs (excuse me, ice bouldering)- 20 min snoqualmie pass (alpental)- 1hr mt stuart- 45 min hiking- 10 min hot college girls- nextdoor rivers- everywhere mt biking, teanaway- 20 min the tav- staggering distance seriously, the cost of living is dirt cheap (including property) just no jobs to be found. [This message has been edited by Charlie (edited 08-16-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 What about Boring, Oregon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 charlie, easy calling the local ice, ice climbing. and you only get 3 free trips to the clinc after dealing with college girlz. plus ellensburg got more then 5k people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 quote: Originally posted by willstrickland: 2. Bishop, CA or near there(Big Pine, Lee Vining, etc) That's my own choice too. Haven't found much about the job market there yet, any more info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibex Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 Westcliff CO is THE place to be if you want most of the PNW's climbing, but more solitude and lower cost of living. Right at the foot of the sangre de christo range http://www.sangre-de-cristo.com/westcliffe/index.htm ------------------ Put a high price on your own head, or rest assured, no one else will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haireball Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 can you clarify what you mean by "access to a decent-sized city or town"? my initial reaction is that Bishop, CA and Moab, UT, while very attractive (I lived in Bishop for a while in the eighties), don't meet that criterion. I'd give E-burg serious consideration. Wilson/Jacksonhole is my childhood country, and it hardly meets your criterion of reasonable real-estate prices. Consider Wenatchee, WA, though - the bottom is dropping out of the real-estate market there right now, so there's no better time to move in... the housing market is glutted- I'm even considering picking up another rental or two if the prices get much lower. Both E-burg and Wenatchee appear to meet all your criteria except for the <5000. But Dryden and Peshastin are both under 1000... or if you're really cheap, Waterville... If you get down to seriously investigating Bishop, look up John Fisher (used to own PSOM), Alan Pietresante (Buttermilk Mountainworks), and/or Gordon Wiltsie (no introduction necessary) - these guys are generous and helpful to a fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted August 17, 2001 Author Share Posted August 17, 2001 OK, thought I'd solicit some opinions from youse...god knows there's no shortage of those around here, anyway here's the deal: I'm looking to purchase property in the near future (12-18 months). I am trying to pinpoint the place I want to live. Employment in the area is not a big deal (I hate working anyway). What is a big deal is that the town be: 1. Small, preferably 5000 or less people 2. Prime location for varied climbing, skiing, biking, paddling, etc. 3. Low humiditiy, inspiring terrain, natural beauty 4. Access to a decent sized city or town for groceries, etc. 5. Reasonable real estate prices. I am considering these areas: 1. Southeastern Utah, near or in Moab or Monticello. 2. Bishop, CA or near there(Big Pine, Lee Vining, etc) 3. South Central Utah, near Capitol Reef 4. Wilson, WY 5. Anywhere else that meets the criteria Whadya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 Pemberton BC, buy now before the prices go through the roof.... oops, too late! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 Livingston, Montana It fits all your criteria to a tee, and is only a half hour from Bozeman. Just watch out for the locals, they don't take kindly to stangers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerg Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 Bishop kicks ass, even if it is in CA. If you watch the weather at on the local channel at night you'll get the weather from Ted's porch in the SW part of town. No joke. If I could, I'd move there in a heartbeat. Close to Mammoth and June Lakes for climbing, skiing, fishing and other outdoor fun all year round. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalswamp Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 Pemberbush would be wierd. But unreal estate is still cheap. Squish is probably better except for the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted August 17, 2001 Share Posted August 17, 2001 yeah but p-ton is 2000 ppl and squish is 16 000. he was looking for 5000 or smaller. p-ton land prices still cheap? maybe up darcy but town is quickly getting bought up by the developers now that whistler is maxed out at cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted August 17, 2001 Author Share Posted August 17, 2001 Yeah, but canada won't let me immigrate right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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