[pct-l] VVR vs Mono Hot Springs

[Brandon McGinnity]

Yeah, VVR seems like the consensus. I can't help but be lured by the hot
springs at Mono. Plus the lack of an $18 fee for a maildrop, and the cost of
the ferry. I'll probably end up there, though; just wanted to hear what
others had to say.

On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 4:26 PM, Devon Taig <devon.taig at gmail.com> wrote:

> I can't speak to Mono Hot Springs, but I was at VVR last year.  I can't
> imagine a more perfect place on earth for a zero day than that.  Super
> friendly people that are trail oriented, it's pretty, though not gorgeous,
> and a great spot to get a hot shower and a very good meal.  They seem to
> really understand PCT hikers...the couple days I was there there was a
> number of thru-hikers coming through.  Some were too low on funds to buy a
> dinner, but the kitchen put em' to work doing dishes (I'm serious) to work
> off their meal.  I thought that was awesome.  Try out one of their pedal
> powered water bikes...super fun way to see Lake Edison.  I'll be back for
> sure.  The only downside?  A bear broke into my parents truck (broke out the
> drivers side window) to get at some resupply protein bars that had been left
> in the cab.
>
> River
>
> On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 10:42 AM, Brandon McGinnity <bmcginnity at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Okay, list, here's one for you:
>>
>> VVR, or Mono Hot Springs?
>>
>> and.... go!
>>
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>> ~ Moccasin
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