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3ski6guy0
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So I just graduated college and now im moving to Bend because it sounds like a badass place to be. Does anyone need a roommate or have any suggestions on where is a cool place to live? So far Ive gathered that the west side is where its at. Any info would be cool though
May 18 2011 8:57PM
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hoodratz47
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best of luck..

May 18 2011 10:12PM
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Jakx~
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Westsides expensive. I would suggest somewhere on the east. And Bend is so small you can bike or drive anywhere in town within minutes. So unless you've got some money i would look more into the east. But I'm still in high school so I don't know the full extent of the real world. Oh and theres also a dope climbing gym just up reed market.
May 23 2011 12:43PM
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pikupfulofsnow
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WESTSIDE.
we've had some battles on this subject. i've lived here since 1994. i dont know one person who has moved to bend that has lived on the eastside with any enjoyment. westiside is cheap if you look around. 3 bedroom houses for under 900$. 3 bedroom condos for under 800$. 2 bedroom condos under 700$ all over the place.

spend one day in bend. go on the eastside for half the day, see what happens. spend the other half on the westside, see what happens.
May 23 2011 5:51PM
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Burkski
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^ listen to him, i spent 18 years of my life in bend. the east side sucks. just look around the west and you will find something.
May 24 2011 7:22PM
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3ski6guy0
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thanks for the advice. im planning on moving to the westside. it seems pretty cheap if you just live with some roommates after checking out craigslist. wheres some legit biking? all i have heard of so far is phils trails which seems massive
May 24 2011 7:28PM
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pikupfulofsnow
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the biking is everywhere. you'll be more than satisfied.
May 25 2011 11:18PM
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3ski6guy0
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worked out pretty well. i got a cool place right by skjersass!
Jun 2 2011 11:13PM
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Bentley@DOSMedia
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Solid choice! 

What street are you on? 

I live kinda close by off riverside.

As for biking, have you met any bikers yet?  Theres some decent dirt jumps at the Layer.  Im not really a biker, but have been there to shoot some and it seems pretty sweet. 
Jun 3 2011 9:28PM
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3ski6guy0
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i live off of knoll ave a few blocks behind bend cyclery. i have met one biker so far...mostly been riding up in phils trails, having a great time doing some DH on whoops, and did shevlin park a few days ago too. i havent been to their lair yet though...
Jun 5 2011 3:10AM
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stupendous-man
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the whole area around phils trail is really where its at for biking. whoops, pump track, slalom, railroad jumps, the lair, cod (i think thats what its called), and some other hidden spots. there is also a skills park about 25 mins away in redmond.
Jun 5 2011 4:58PM
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3ski6guy0
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anyone heading up to mt hood to go ride the public lane? hopefully ill make it there soon and would be down to ski with someone
Jun 20 2011 3:02AM
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NWbyNW
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Def hit the Lair up.. its pretty fun. What kind of riding do you do? I grew up in Bend, and go back probably twice a month or so. I can point you in the direction of ride spots depending on the type you do. Bachelor is also going to be hooking up some bike trails as well. if the snow melts....

I'll be at Hood this weekend.. although.. I'm converting from snowboarding... so, you probably dont want to ride with me just yet. The skis are still fresh.
Jun 23 2011 9:57PM
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3ski6guy0
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the lair is so rad. ive pretty much hit every spot around the area thats not still snowed in. as for riding this weekend i gotta work but maybe next weekend
Jun 24 2011 11:01PM
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stupendous-man
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the lair-

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Jun 25 2011 1:27AM
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pikupfulofsnow
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there is no discomfort, there is no hate, bend is all of what you want.

life is tough, facts are tough, but you live once, enjoy (as rage impregnated with their 2nd to to last movie release)!
Jun 25 2011 5:00AM
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hoodratz47
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wut

Jun 25 2011 5:17PM
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AngryFromBend
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hell yeah i'm in the neighborhood too, chilling at camp cumberland. There should be some more collective skiing between us neighbors next season.
Jun 26 2011 10:39PM
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Shark.
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im looking to go up there tomorrow (sunday) and wednesday this week and got no one to ski with!
Jul 2 2011 3:21PM
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541
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trust me im a biker and ive been biking around bend for three years and theres still new shit everywhere well have to bike soon! i just finished up my bike and just waiting for the sun to come back out, and Bently when did you move out of you apartment? Oh and for bike shop go to bend cyclery every where else there dicks but eric (owner) is a super cool dude just gave me hella hook ups yesterday!
Jul 16 2011 4:01PM
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