Looking to get away from the city life (Prescott, Payson: find a job, camping)

[Higgy1990]

Alright so im 23 born n raised in phoenix & my gf jamie is 19. Her & i are looking to move outta the metro phx area. I wanna move to the northwest region somewhere but my gf just isnt ready for that big of a move just yet as im a seasoned traveler & she is a small 5'2 115 lb makeup doll who isnt used to cold weather like i am & im looking for the next best thing until shes ready for more of a leap. So far ive come up with a couple places in state such as flagstaff, sedona & cottonwood. I wanna be somewhere i can go camping & fishing & doesnt get over 100 degrees, jamie & i are both very irish so we dont fair well in this 115 degree weather. The colder the wetter the rainier & more snowy the better in my opinion. Im not looking for too podunk or rural of an area but 10-20 mins into town wouldnt harm a tick on a dogs behind much at all

[katie45]

Originally Posted by Higgy1990

Alright so im 23 born n raised in phoenix & my gf jamie is 19. Her & i are looking to move outta the metro phx area. I wanna move to the northwest region somewhere but my gf just isnt ready for that big of a move just yet as im a seasoned traveler & she is a small 5'2 115 lb makeup doll who isnt used to cold weather like i am & im looking for the next best thing until shes ready for more of a leap. So far ive come up with a couple places in state such as flagstaff, sedona & cottonwood. I wanna be somewhere i can go camping & fishing & doesnt get over 100 degrees, jamie & i are both very irish so we dont fair well in this 115 degree weather. The colder the wetter the rainier & more snowy the better in my opinion. Im not looking for too podunk or rural of an area but 10-20 mins into town wouldnt harm a tick on a dogs behind much at all

If you want to remain in AZ, how about Prescott? That area doesn't get the 'extreme' cold/hot weather conditions such as Phx or Flag.

Not sure about your job situation though and if Prescott would be able to offer employment.

[PoppySead]

Try Payson, Pine or Strawberry. There only 1 1/2 hrs from the valley. That way when Jamies Irish blood starts missing the heat she can take a quick trip down to the valley. lol

[katie45]

Originally Posted by PoppySead

Try Payson, Pine or Strawberry. There only 1 1/2 hrs from the valley. That way when Jamies Irish blood starts missing the heat she can take a quick trip down to the valley. lol

Very true! Don't those particular areas get quite a bit of snow each year?

[Scottay]

They get a small amount of snow each year but.........where the heck is a person going to find a job in Strawberry or Pine. Payson has a few banks but other than that you'd have to work at a cafe or gas station which probably pay peanuts.