Moving to Seattle, skiing and climbing!

OK, so I think this is a pretty random track so I need your HELP TAY!

I've been in love with PNW for about 3 years now, and finally going to get my ass out of 100+ degree heat in TX to move up there and live my life. I get to keep my current job and I work from Home. So, with that being said, it's not needed that I live in the city or close to downtown or something. I do, however want to live close enough to Tacoma/Seattle but not breaking the bank on a place to live. I'm ok with living 'semi ghetto' to start the first year until I figure things out, but don't want to feel like I'm going to get shot or mugged.

So looking for something halfway cheap, maybe up to 600-1000 a month (1-2 bedroom) and close enough to Seattle/Tacoma and not to far from the mountains. I'd like to get some night skiing in during the winter months at Alpental(?) So, suggestions plz!

I live in North Bend and love it. Close enough to the city if need be and a 20 minute drive to Alpental. Good luck on your move and a welcome to becoming a PNW local.

better find the living arrangement before the job fairs or it's going to be real tough to find a place to live.

I live in North Bend and love it.  Close enough to the city if need be and a 20 minute drive to Alpental.   Good luck on your move and a welcome to becoming a PNW local.

Yeah, North Bend rules. the big challenge will be hitting your price point on a rental out here. since you're not commuting to work, I'd check maple valley down towards auburn/sumner, which would give you fairly quick shots at snoqualmie pass and even towards crystal. And the price for housing there would be closer to your target I think.

It'll be March by time I move so probably getting there at the end of Alpental ski season. Though, I don't want to be to far away from Seattle area since I'm newly single and want to meet the ladies or get drinks at bars too! Plus, what girl would want to drive 30 mins to see a really bad skier!

I'm pretty excited about the move and ready to finally get good enough to ski rainier from past muir.

It'll be March by time I move so probably getting there at the end of Alpental ski season. Though, I don't want to be to far away from Seattle area since I'm newly single and want to meet the ladies or get drinks at bars too! Plus, what girl would want to drive 30 mins to see a really bad skier!

I'm pretty excited about the move and ready to finally get good enough to ski rainier from past muir.

March is the best time for Alpental