[pct-l] New resupply source in Independence

[Stephen]

That's cool Monty.  And that's a nice little side hike over to the east side 
over Keasarge Pass.  A forwarning, bear's have been really active there 
around the TH parking breaking into cars and stuff.  Did a real number on a 
Mercedes last time I was up there.  Tore out a side window, windshield and 
wiper vent/grill.  Big mess.   There are food storage boxes at the TH and 
shouldn't be full early season, should someone get up the TH late in the 
evening.
There's also a little county campground just up the road out of town if 
one's not into drop and flop just anywhere along the desert.  I think 
hitching rides there is pretty easy and expected.  I've given a few rides 
myself.  Something about giving rides to thru-hikers in a '71 VW bus just 
seemed right.   It's a lot shorter than humping out Bishop Pass, and I think 
there is an Inyo bus or shuttle that can ride you up to Bishop if you need 
shoes or gear.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "montypct" <montypct at gmail.com>
To: "pct-l" <pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 6:37 PM
Subject: [pct-l] New resupply source in Independence


>I just got a call from Independence
>
> The Chevron Station/Subway in Independence will probably have a good 
> inventory in of hiker resupply items by this June.  Good enough for a 
> buy-as-you-go resupply.  Some non-grocery hiker items will be available 
> too.
>
> Paul Garza, who was helping out his sister at the Courthouse Motel last 
> year is helping out his step brother at the Chevron station right now.
> We talked about this last June.  He wants a hiker to be able to do a 
> complete resupply without leaving Independence.  I just sent him a list of 
> grocery and other items to stock for hikers.  The Chevron station has had 
> laundry facilities available to hikers for a couple years.  They now have 
> shower, soap and towel included, available for $5.00.
>
> The Courthouse Motel has a BBQ available and the Chevron will sell food to 
> put on it.
>
> Warner Springs Monty
>
>
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> -Warner Springs Monty
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