[pct-l] VVR vs Mono Hot Springs

[Vermilion Valley Resort]

Brandon,

If the maildrop fee and the ferry costs are what's precluding you from 
coming to VVR - that's fine.  We understand some people are on a strict 
budget.  Of course, you could just walk around Edison Lake rather than 
take the ferry...

HOWEVER, I will say that if you visit VVR, you CAN also get to the hot 
springs.  Just ask any of the employees or guests going down there on 
any given night for a ride... it's just a 15-20 minute drive from VVR.

Bill

Brandon McGinnity wrote:
> 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!
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~ Moccasin
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