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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Redlands
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 27, 2008 - 04:02pm PT
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Looking at relocating via a transfer (i.e. employment would not figure into decision).
Which is the better option, and why? (And if anyone want to argue for the superiority of Eureka, Lodi, or Sac to these choices, feel free)
I've been to all these, but only really passed through Truckee once. Have spent a fair amount of time in Euerka/Arcata and Bishop.
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Lambone
Ice climber
Ashland, Or
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:10pm PT
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Are you a skier/snowboarder? If so you can't beat Trukee's proximity to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, plus backcountry.
Eureka/Arcata are pretty cool, but foggy and rainy a lot. There is some cool beach bouldering and limestone cragging there.
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:13pm PT
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Will, haven't you had enough snow? What's the climbable days in Truckee? How far to travel to climb?
You don't kayak so I'll stick to my first choice and go for the east side. If you're interested in taking it up.....I've got a boat for sale :)
~Susan
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the Fet
Knackered climber
A bivy sack in the secret campground
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:20pm PT
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Truckee.
If it was Mammoth Lakes or Truckee there may be some debate.
Truckee is a great town.
I live for 4 years in Truckee, I miss it. Lots of trees. I like the desert but I'd rather live with some green around. Squaw/Alpine/Sugar Bowl have more hidden areas for powder. Climbing isn't fantastic, but it's pretty darn good, and you can climb much of the year.
If climbing is way more important than skiing, Bishop would win.
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Roxy
Trad climber
CA Central Coast
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:20pm PT
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If you don't mind two cents from a stranger I'd like to think that Sacramento would make for a nice base camp. It has easy hwy access to the great out doors, climbing & rivers & the like. Plus who knows, you might even bump into Alex Honnold and make a new friend.(jk)
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Redlands
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 27, 2008 - 04:27pm PT
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Yeah I don't really ski or snowboard anymore. Cold isn't an issue, I lived in interior AK for years. Heat isn't an issue, I live in Redlands now and do field work in the Mojave mid-summer.
Climbing, fly fishing, and road/mountain biking do matter in about that order.
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Gene
climber
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:33pm PT
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Truckee or Bishop? Work not an issue?
Want to trade problems? Don't see how you can go too far wrong either way.
GM
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klinefelter
Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:45pm PT
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Climbing, fly fishing, and road/mountain biking do matter in about that order.
Then there's really no question. Welcome to Bishop.
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Nudge Nudge
Trad climber
WI, now CA
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:46pm PT
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Just moved up to Truckee ~2months ago to finish my degree at UN-Reno. Moved from Lee Vining, so it was hard to leave! But Truckee is pretty nice, appreciate it everytime I commute home from Renhole. Liking it more everyday, with climbing close by. And cocaine, hookers, and gambling is just a 1/2hr away!
That said, I'd rather be in Bishop right now.
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:46pm PT
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Id probably go Truckee and get back into skiing, but could consider either way.
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kelly slater
climber
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:52pm PT
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Bishop- great access to everything-backcountry limitless for ski/climb
hot tubs/bouldering/dirtbiking/
only downfall too hot in summer if down in valley, just drive up a little to cool off.
Truckee-decent scene for hot ladies,
all I can think of is the crowds everywhere you have to go during prime even off-season nowadays compared to getting off the track in bishop all good lines tracked by midday at squaw have to go hit alpine or off your ass for good backcountry
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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Oct 27, 2008 - 04:57pm PT
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Bishop hands down. Fishing is superb, mtn biking awesome (especially lower rock creek)and others, climbing is limitless....close by the gorge, happy boulders, buttermilks and more trad climbing than you'll be able to do in a lifetime.
Forget Truckee...too much attitude up there !!!
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BBWolf
climber
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:02pm PT
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Lived many years in N Tahoe then Truckee. Never lived in Bishop.
Truckee has changed a lot - although still a great place to live but different. If you plan on owning a home - the prices are high and the taxes (both state and local assessments) are quite high as well making for a decent nut each month. Do you have kids? If so I encourage you to look into the different school systems and that may or may not inform your decision. I had a friend recently move from Bishop to Reno citing isolation as the key driver. he and his family are quite happy with the move.
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seamus mcshane
climber
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:02pm PT
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Lived in both places.
If climbing is more important, Bishop by a long shot.
The seasons in Tahoe are as follows:
Almost Winter.
Winter.
Still Winter.
Construction (aka Gaper Central with only 2-lane roads).
Both are killer unless you want to raise decent kids. ;)
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dmalloy
Trad climber
eastside
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:10pm PT
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i live in one and have spent lots of time in the other...but I'll skip all the pros and cons I could throw out there and propose that you ask yourself two questions -
are you really OK with shoveling/blowing snow during winter, some years a lot of it?
are you really OK with Rusty's being the center of the nightlife in your town?
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Nefarius
Big Wall climber
somewhere without avatars.........
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:17pm PT
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"Climbing, fly fishing, and road/mountain biking do matter in about that order.
Then there's really no question. Welcome to Bishop. "
Exactly! When you listed those things, in that order, you really answered your own question. None of the others even come close to comparing, considering your list of activities.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Arid-zona
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:24pm PT
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"Climbing, fly fishing, and road/mountain biking do matter in about that order. "
Was about to respond but the previous couple of posts nailed it. Amazing fly fishing around Bishop. Year round climbing. Plenty of biking. Kind of a no-brainer unless you feel like you really need to be closer to a big town.
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dmalloy
Trad climber
eastside
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:27pm PT
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actually, other than the ski resort trails, there really isn't much trail riding around Bishop. Some good loops on forest roads, although there is too much sandy / washboard on most roads to make for as much of that riding as you might expect. But there is virtually no singletrack.
Pretty good road riding, though
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Brock
Trad climber
RENO, NV
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:34pm PT
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I grew up in Redlands. So, here is my input, now living at 7000' above Reno.
Bishop: If you are single, no kids, and not too interested in dating around...Then Bishop. Beautiful area, but semi isolated. Reno is about 4 hours north and probably the closest big city. I think Bishop would give you the best Climbing experiences. The Gorge, Buttermilks, Tom's Place, Sierras, Clark's Canyon, Mammoth, Whitney, Toulumne, and Valley over the hill. Much more desert environment and climate to Redlands. Not sure what property is like, but right now it is buyers market and probably alot of rentals too. Year round cycling.
Truckee: Great if single. I am married, but see many beautiful active women up there. Probably better school system than Bishop if you have kids. More places that serve great food. Different scenery from what you are used to in Redlands. The potential for huge snow fall (good & bad, I love it). Climbing wise: Donner, LoversLeap, Emerald Bay area. It is only 3.5 hours down to Toulumne and 4 to Bishop. The real estate is probably still over inflated there and no idea of rentals. Better have a four wheel drive or good snow car. Great skiing minutes away.
The other areas, don't know. I would pick Bishop then Truckee if all you want to do is climb. Northern Calif sure is beautiful but you are putting yourself away from climbing. And I would never suggest Sacramento, although I am sure parts of it are nice.
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mrtropy
Trad climber
Nor Cal
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Oct 27, 2008 - 05:34pm PT
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Lodi- 1-3 hours away from everywhere and anywhere. A nice place to live with a family, but it would be boring if you are young and single. Good and cheap ethic restaraunts. Lots of lacal wineries. I like small towns so it works for me- better than most of the other valley towns.
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