[pct-l] Lone Pine vs Independance resupply:

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

If you go out via Horseshoe Meadows to Lone Pine, a stay at the Dow is 
nearly ideal, especially with the excellent food and services nearby.

The next stop would be out via Kearsarge to Independence and a stay at the 
Winnedumah Hotel (more of a B & B, really) is perfect! Frank (the owner) is 
willing to bend over backwards to accommodate all thru hikers needing 
round-trip transportation from and back to the trail, a drive up to the 
supermarkets in Bishop, use of his laundry, computer, and kitchen 
facilities, and he'll hold your boxes or the P.O. is just across the street! 
Prices are as-you-can-pay (more or less) and he and his wife are fantastic 
people. www.winnedumah.com

(If you don't want to go up and over another pass, you can drop down to the 
west to Cedar Grove and road's end where there may be a manned Ranger 
Station, campground, and minor store).

The next worthy resupply route to consider is out via Bishop Pass from its 
intersection in LeConte Canyon to Parchers Resort a mile down the road from 
the eastside trail head. Jared, the manager of the resort, is more than 
happy to accommodate all thru hikers heading up the trail. He will hold your 
boxes, take you into town (Bishop), offer an inexpensive bunkhouse to 
"crash" in for a room, there is a laundry facility just down the road, and 
they have wireless internet (I believe). Good folks, good food, too! 
www.ParchersResort.net

In order to keep packs light through the snowy challenges of the High Sierra 
in May and June, it is our recommendation that thru hikers assume there will 
be lots of snow to exhaust you so you should consider as many resupplies as 
necessary so daily mileage can be as low as possible.



"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
1106A Ski Run Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <gwschenk at socal.rr.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>; "Ron Dye" <chiefcowboy at verizon.net>
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 7:13 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Lone Pine vs Independance resupply:


> An excellent summary.  Here's my two cents.
>
> ---- Ron Dye <chiefcowboy at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>> Now, when you exit from KP you will be in Independence where there is not
>> much of anything.  Reports I have heard on lodging are that it is 
>> adequate.
>
> Ray's Den Motel in Independence is the best motel on the 395. Not the 
> cheapest though, the Dow Villa is indeed a good stop.
>
>> However, if you take a southbound hitch about 10-15 miles - and Highway 
>> 395
>> is a well-travelled road - you find yourself in Lone Pine.  In Lone Pine,
>> the best breakfast and lunch are at the Alabama Hills Café - they feed 
>> hiker
>> portions to everyone all year around.  There is a Pizza Factory although 
>> I
>> find his prices ridiculously high.  The Carousel Restaurant offers 
>> excellent
>> asian cuisine and Seasons Restaurant is always good if you're looking for 
>> an
>> upscale dining experience.
>
> The spaghetti with tomato and basil sauce is not only the cheapest item on 
> Season's menu, it is also the best item. Avoid the Mt. Whitney Restaurant.
>
>> Elevations is an equipment store that has quality hiking gear, reasonable
>> prices and on occasion, the owner has been known to give a 5% discount to
>> PCT hikers!  This is an excellent place to replace anything that needs it
>> without having to take a serious side-trip to Bishop which is 60 miles
>> north.
>
> I like Elevations a lot, it's hard to believe she can pack as much gear as 
> she does into the small store.
>
>> Most importantly, Joseph's Bi-Rite Market has been in business over 100
>> years...
>
> And some of the items on the shelf have been there almost as long. Always 
> check the expiration dates, and don't buy the green meat!
>
> Gary
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