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Re: [pct-l] Questions?
It's true that VVR is not cheap. And it's worth every penny, IMHO. Butch
has created a very homey experience and goes out of his way to make
through hikers feel at home. My opinion is that this is a must do stop.
And, yes, you'll spend some money. I can't recommend the experience
highly enough. It's a gorgeous, homey place for a layover day as well.
Namaste, m
KARON Marshall D wrote:
>
> Regarding Vermillion (a few miles off the trail). But Red's Meadow is only a
> day + further and on-trail.
>
> Vermillion is a fine place to stop: Food, views on the lake, free bunk -
> great. But, be prepared to spend $. Don't remember the fee per package. Same
> amount for sending one. Everything needs to be driven in by staff. Also pay
> for shower, washing clothes, and phone (was $2/minute - cell), boat shuttle
> on the lake. That was a few years ago and all of this may have changed. I
> dropped about $70 for a night including meals, etc.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robinson, Brian A [mailto:brian.robinson@compaq.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 5:16 PM
> To: 'John C. Kincheloe'; PCT mailing list
> Subject: RE: [pct-l] Questions?
>
> Hi John,
>
> 1. There is no post office from which to send mail at Kennedy Meadows. I
> speculate that a special UPS pickup might be arranged, or you might find
> someone willing to mail something for you next time they go to Inyokern. I
> don't know the prices, but I would NOT plan to send a parcel out of KM.
>
> 2. If you've been averaging 20 miles per day before then, you might average
> 15 miles per day in the Sierra in mid to late June assuming a light
> snow-pack, good weather, and a similar effort level. This doesn't include
> side-trips for resupply or to climb Mt. Whitney. But hey, take your time
> and ENJOY the southern Sierra! I resupplied at Kennedy Meadows, Lone Pine
> (out over Whitney, in at Cottonwood Pass), Bishop (Bishop Pass), Red's
> Meadow, Tuolumne Meadows, and Echo Lake. The side trips for resupply were
> just as awesome as the PCT. In my opinion, it was no waste of time.
>
> 3. I don't know. I didn't stop there.
>
> 4. Unless it's a heavy snow year, a few days before Echo Lake is where
> you'll probably resume your pre-Sierra mileage. The hardest part of the
> Sierra is behind you. For various reasons, many people start doing even
> more, peaking in Oregon. northern Washington is tougher, especially in bad
> weather.
>
> 5. I don't remember a charge for packages at Burney Falls, but I could be
> mistaken.
>
> Brian
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John C. Kincheloe [mailto:johnkincheloe@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 12:48 AM
> To: PCT mailing list
> Subject: [pct-l] Questions?
>
> I was wondering if anyone has some info to help
> me finish nailing down my drops.
>
> 1-Can I mail out from Kennedy Meadows, and if so
> any idea as to how much it will cost (handling
> fees?)
>
> 2--What kind of Milage can I expect to be making
> form Kenndy Meadows to Echo lake in early June?
> (I realize it depends on the weather, but just an
> idea will suffice.)
>
> 3---What is the charge to recieve packages at
> Vermillion Resort? Is it worth staying at?
>
> 4----The stretch from Echo lake to Belden, will I
> be out of the High Sierras yet or could it still
> be slow going?
> I've heard that north of the Sierras it flattens
> for a while and you can increase milage. I was
> wondering where that began.
> I don't want to plan for 24mi/day when I can only
> do 15.
>
> 5-----Finally is there a charge to recieve
> packages at Burney Falls?
>
> I know it is a lot of questions, but I'd
> appreciate any help.
> Thanks,
> Kinch
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