[pct-l] VVR

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Bill, 



As you are aware since you have been to VVR, one can not run up a $400.00 tab unless one is partaking in some very serious partying..  Even eating 3 meals a day and taking advantage of showers/washing machine/boat rides and such is not going to cost you 4 c-notes.  This type  of behavior is at best irresponsible. 



This discussion of VVR reminds me of what happened in 2006 with the Tacquitz Inn.  For a number of years it was the preferred stopover in this trail town.  However, in 2006 a number of hikers decided that they were entitled to pack in more than the posted limits (yes they are posted very clearly in the office) of guests in each room without paying the additional surcharge.  Even though the owners provided many ammenities free of charge, we as a hiker community still felt we were entitled to more and the owners finally decided enough was enough. 



Fortunately there is another business in town that enjoys supporting the hiker trash community, but it is really unfortunate that our sense of entitlement created this situation and we lost a good relationship with this business. 



Elevator 






----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Thoms" <wthomsjr at comcast.net> 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 4:30:25 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: Re: [pct-l] VVR 

Ever heard the saying, 'You get what you pay for.'?  Of course, this applies 
to most business transactions, such as what occurs at a store or trailside 
amenity like VVR. 

I heard one complaint about VVR from a hiker I met last year who had dropped 
$400 in a couple of zero mileage days at VVR.  But he also sort of admitted 
not paying attention to the tab he ran up until it was time to pay. 

In my own overnight experience I spent less than $50, including the ferry, 
shower, two meals and Snickers purchase. I also availed myself of large and 
tasty package of licorice found in the hiker discard barrel.  I judged the 
experience OK, and returned to the trail refreshed and invigorated. 

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