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timecrash2001 t1_j6eywmp wrote

The Seacoast is nice but hella expensive. Monadnock region is cheaper has a solid mix of all those things you’re looking for, especially if you need to hit the city for whatever reason. The further north, the cheaper homes get, with more outdoor adventures available.

A well-insulated house is worth the cost - energy costs are no joke.

Snow tires - absolutely critical. And All-Wheel Drive is a must.

Generator is useful - Eversource has screwed up the grid and we’ve had several bad power outages after relatively mild storms.

I find personal opinions of an area or town is completely at odds with reality. Yes - even mine. So take any person’s suggestion as a direction, and make your own conclusions with some research.

But FWIW for the Monadnock region, Peterborough is solid, and Keene is becoming popular. Hancock is super pretty. All of these areas have breweries, trails and even gnarlier experiences in the White and Green Mountains.

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volunteer85 OP t1_j6ezh68 wrote

We gravitate to the gnar!

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timecrash2001 t1_j6f1tn1 wrote

I mean, can’t go wrong anywhere then hahaha

But seriously, Monadnock region - draw a 25 mile circle around Mt. Monadnock and you’ll find enough good spots for jams, beers, biking and skiing.

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bp_pow t1_j6f3gbk wrote

As a fellow NH mtber, the Monadnock region has very few mtb trail networks. Seacoast and greater Manchester/Nashua have much more to offer. Trailforks.com is your friend for this area.

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bp_pow t1_j6f3ub2 wrote

If you have your heart set on seacoast Exeter would be the play if it's in budget. Massive network called Fort Rock, Stratham hill nearby, Pawtuckaway and Bear Brook State Parks within 30 min. Bear Brook in particular is just amazing.

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volunteer85 OP t1_j6f4g5m wrote

Thanks for the advice. Exeter is high on the short list. But we plan to explore and rack some miles across the state.

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bicyclebuilding t1_j6fe6en wrote

Live in Exeter. Been mountain biking 2 years and still haven’t hit all the trails in fort rock. It’s amazing gem of a trail system.

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