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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by gifford1967, Aug 17, 2010.

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  1. gifford1967

    gifford1967 Member
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    So we're flying out tomorrow,Baltimore to Sacramento. After more than 10 years on the east coast, I'm ready to make the move west. We'll be living just north of Sacramento. Lake Tahoe's about an hour and half away. The northern California coast (San Francisco/Santa Cruz) is about 3-4 hours. I've already started plotting all the surf/camp spots on the north/central coast. The plan is to get an old VW pop top camper van for surf excursions.

    I'd love to hear people's recommendations for stuff to do/places to visit in the area. In particular, info on places to check out in San Francisco (restaurants, parks, events) would be much appreciated.
     
    #1 gifford1967, Aug 17, 2010
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    If you're a avid skier/snowboarder, living 1 1/2 hours away from Tahoe is awesome..

    I'm jealous. :(
     
    #2 krnxsnoopy, Aug 17, 2010
  3. gifford1967

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    I do snowboard and I've just started looking into the ski areas closest to where we'll be living.
     
    #3 gifford1967, Aug 17, 2010
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    just curious, how much money do you have to save to do this kind of stuff, to be away for this long. ..thnks
     
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    I actually think you are a bit closer to both those regions than you think, particularly San Fran which is probably only 1.5-2 hours away from you. I recall making it from San Jose to Tahoe in Under 4 hours a few times. Sadly, despite living near great ski mountains, you will never get out there as much as you would hope to. I live only 1 hour 15 min from Vail, Keyston, Breck, A-Basin, etc. And I only found the time to head over there about 5 times last year.
     
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  7. gifford1967

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    We'll we're moving there. So it's not like we're going to be "away." We'll live and work in the area.
     
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    That would 5 times more than I went last year. But I know what you mean.
     
    #8 gifford1967, Aug 17, 2010
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    I went camping in Quincy in Plumas County, 1.5 hours West of Reno. The drive from Sacramento through the Feather River Canyon was one of the most beautiful and scenic road trips I've ever driven...
     
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    Thanks. That's exactly the kind of info I'm looking for.
     
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    I will have a ton of recommendations. Feel free to email me via the board.
    Just got back from upper Yosemite. There's no place like it.
     
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    B-Bob,

    I was hoping you would respond. I'll get in touch after we're on the other side.

    Thanks.
     
    #13 gifford1967, Aug 17, 2010
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    giff! the wife and i had talks of picking a random city and moving there and sacramento was at the top of the list due to its location. i don't have much to offer in recommendations for that town, but next time we go out to see your other cuz out in santa cruz, we'll have a rockets get together with b-bob. assuming he wasn't traumatized enough after having to meet my ex. :D

    good luck, man!
     
    #14 Rocketman95, Aug 17, 2010
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    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    not traumatized by your ex, ha! :)
     
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    oh right, it was me. :)
     
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    If you move all the way out to Sacramento, you might as well move to the Bay Area. The weather difference between SF and Sacramento is like light and day.
     
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    and so is cost of living. :)
     
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    I'm just up the road in Medford, OR.

    Feather River is a good call.

    Lassen is a necessity.

    Skiing at Mt. Shasta.

    Lake Shasta and Whiskeytown are cool.

    Lots of ocean-front camping in Redwoods NP.

    Bodega Bay is nice, and we've enjoyed camping at Sonoma Beach SP.

    Big Basin SP, just south of the San Fran area is primo Redwood camping/hiking.

    Yosemite and Sequoia, of course.

    Death Valley in February.
     
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    That'd be great. I'd love to meet both you guys. Let me know when you're headed west.

    I will be spending a lot of time in Santa Cruz. Very high concentration of sweet surf spots.
     
    #20 gifford1967, Aug 17, 2010
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