[pct-l] VVR resupply info

[kmurray at pol.net]

Donna, I believe Denali was a very elderly dog, and I'm sure he must have
passed from "natural causes" in his sleep.  I've not talked to Jim about
it, and Patti's note was the first I'd heard, but I'm sure that was the
case.

Ken

> I'm heartbroken about Denali.  He was a way cool dog who rode the ferry
> with me and the others on the boat.  He lumbered around the camp amiably
> and didn't appear the sort who would go dashing off.  I hope he was
> found by someone who took him in, or if he perished that his ending was
> swift.
>
> L-Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
> [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of kmurray at pol.net
> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 11:22 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] VVR resupply info
>
> Hey y'all...the info I have read so far on VVR is incorrect. I looked
> online and found that resupply pickup is now $18.00. Make sure you read
> this so you get your packages:
> http://edisonlake.com/site/content/view/25/42/
> Also the fare has gone up to $10.00 one way for the ferry
> http://edisonlake.com/site/content/view/26/43/
> I'm wondering if it would be cheaper to just buy all the food and stuff
> there as opposed to having a package sent for resupply. Food + UPS +
> pickup at VVR...hhhmmmmm
> Also people with dogs:
> http://edisonlake.com/site/content/view/29/56/
> patti
> ================================================
> Patti, a little perspective on VVR:
>
> VVR is a tremendous convenience for many PCT/JMT hikers.  Most (but not
> all) have a great time there.  When you consider that they have to cart
> all the packages 30-some miles on mountain roads, in their private
> vehicles, that is still a deal.  Muir Trail Ranch, just up the trail,
> charges $45.
> 5 or so years back, the resort was bought by Jim Clement, a
> mountaineer/hiker who changed the focus from being a cowboy haven, to a
> hiker haven.  He has struggled to make it financially, partially because
> of what he was left with.
> If you think that running such a place is, day in and day out, a real
> dream, one might consider the previous owner, Butch, who ended his
> tenancy with a gun in his mouth.
>
> I've seen Jim do all sorts of things to help hikers out, at his own
> expense.  He is an environmentalist, not common in the vendors in this
> part of the backcountry.
>
> I'm not sure your point about the dogs.  People who don't/won't control
> their dogs should leave them home.  Virtually no one comes in off the
> trail with a dog, as the parks to the south don't allow them.   Jim also
> has to console 4-5 people a year who wander out with their dogs, who
> wander off, never to be seen again.  Denali was a very nice dog.
>
>
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