Location, location, location....

[runethechamp]

Allright...the following are NOT options:

LA (or anything south of it)
Monaco (thanks alot tipp)
The entire US east coast.

East bay (Oakland/Berkeley) it is then.

[skier666]

Yeah...depends, I've pumped your tracks and hit bumper to bumper traffic. I damn near spontaneaoulsy combusted.

I'll have some more music posted in the near future...holla'

NZ. I Loooooooooooooooove New Zealand. Another bonus living in SF, they have direct flights to Auckland....I've jumped into a cab with my ski gear, and woke up 13 hours later in NZ...

[Buzzworthy]

The gf wants out of the country.

Man, you are harsh! She did not screw up your car that bad.

[Alioops]

I would say Aptos. Near Santa Cruz, but not as busy. Although, you still have a four hour drive to Tahoe. Carmel or Carmel Vallley wouldn't be so bad either. All that is a bit spendy, but well worth it.
My girlfriend and I just got off the phone trying to figure out where we are headed come Septemeber. Checking out a few places like Nelson, BC, Jackson and maybe stay in New Hampshire for a while (I am reading "A Walk In The Woods", and it is sounding rather nice).

[gonzo]

...maybe stay in New Hampshire for a while (I am reading "A Walk In The Woods", and it is sounding rather nice).

Seriously, its not that sweet.

[basom]

Seriously, its not that sweet.

seriously, we are going to get into a car accident

seriously.

[cj001f]

I would say Aptos. Near Santa Cruz, but not as busy. Although, you still have a four hour drive to Tahoe. Carmel or Carmel Vallley wouldn't be so bad either. All that is a bit spendy, but well worth it.

A bit spendy? WTF? Those are some of the least affordable areas in the entire country. And unless your idea of fun is hanging out with nearly deads and playing golf there's nothing to do.

Valparaiso, Chile is way, way cool. Cerro Allegre kicks ass. More like 3-4 hrs to the mountain though. Vina's Chile's Atlantic City.

[verbier61]

Milan, Italy.
genova and portofino (I mean, the sea) = 2 h driving
Alagna, Gressoney, monte Rosa = 2 h driving
Chamonix = 2 h driving
Verbier = 3 h driving
Dolomiti = 3.5 h driving

[Alioops]

And unless your idea of fun is hanging out with nearly deads and playing golf there's nothing to do.

I seemed to find plenty to do in the area.

[cj001f]

I seemed to find plenty to do in the area.

I haven't yet joined the depends crowd. How're the discount lift tickets? Hope they'll be there for me!

[Tuckerman]

seriously, we are going to get into a car accident

seriously.

Rail Slide?

[shamrockpow]

Valparaiso, Chile is way, way cool. Cerro Allegre kicks ass. More like 3-4 hrs to the mountain though. Vina's Chile's Atlantic City.

A quick picture guide to Valparaiso/Viña...

High rollin at the casino:


Downtown:


Los cerros de Valparaiso:


No competition for waves:


Punta de Lobos (2 hours south):


This terrain is 2.5 hours, Portillo is about 3:


And don't forget the girls:

[Beaver]

Nelson

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[freshies]

bay area rules. i have lived in boulder, crested butte, chicago (grew up there), london, tokyo, SF, and now Mill Valley (right across the GG Bridge, and out of reach of the fog).

if you want/need to have a professional job, then bay area is it. as long as your schedule is flexable and you don't have to commute with the masses of 9-5'ers, than getting away to Tahoe is a breeze. ocean/beaches at your door step, as wella s awesoem road riding, mountain biking, surfing, kite boarding, windsurfing, hiking, etc etc etc. SF is a one of the greatest cities anywhere. Yosemite, Napa/Sonoma, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, Shasta, etc all within close range. great yr around weather, etc.

Only downside is cost of housing. But if you plan to initially rent, its comparable to Chicago...

[natty dread]

Mill Valley (right across the GG Bridge, and out of reach of the fog).

I've got a few good friends in mill valley, get down there a few times a year to visit and kiteboard--love that place, great vibe. Did you catch that local comedy they were doing there recently? I caught dana carvey and some other good comics for like $10.

[freshies]

I've got a few good friends in mill valley, get down there a few times a year to visit and kiteboard--love that place, great vibe. Did you catch that local comedy they were doing there recently? I caught dana carvey and some other good comics for like $10.

cool, let me know next time you are in town. i try and split my time 50/50 between MV and Truckee....but in the summer am down here more..

No, i have heard about the new small comedy club in town, and have friends that have been going every Tues, and Robin Williams and Dana Carvey, etc have apparently shown up..supposed to be awesome. just haven't made it yet...