[pct-l] Arriving into USA this Sunday !

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

Good idea. But, isn't West LA nearer the airport than downtown and probably
easier to get to? Why go east then west then east again (like the PCT?). So,
I'd go there first. Then take public transport to Union Station. Aren't
there other stores even closer to the airport?

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cmkudija@earthlink.net>
To: "Philip McHugh" <usaphilip@acr.net.au>; <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:14 AM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Arriving into USA this Sunday !


> Another Phil from Oz!
>
> Here's a suggestion for you on arrival in downtown L.A.  - (are you
staying
> in a hotel there, or do you have other options for lodging?)
>
> 1. Rent a car (if you can adjust with jet lag to driving on the wrong side
> of the street.  Sunday traffic is not horrible.)
> 2. Drive to Adventure 16 in West Los Angeles, about 12 miles from central
> downtown L.A.   http://www.adventure16.com/discover/locations.html ;
>
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countryid=250&addtohistory=&;
>
searchtab=address&searchtype=address&address=11161+W.+Pico+Blvd.&city=Los+An
> geles&state=CA&zipcode=&search=++Search++  for a great selection of
> backpacking gear, food, advice, etc.  Use Mapquest for directions to this
> location - you should be able to stay on surface streets to get you there;
> although Mapquest may direct you along a freeway route.
> 3. Alternatively, (a more time consuming alternative), use public
> transport - http://mtaweb5.mta.net/ is the online trip planner for Los
> Angeles Metro (bus & subway).  You'll need to know either intersections or
> addresses for planning your trip.
> 4. Downtown Los Angeles has little in the way of supermarkets ("downtown"
in
> L.A. is a bit of a misnomer compared to other cities), but you'll likely
see
> some on your way to Adventure 16.   Major supermarket chains are: Ralphs
> http://clients.mapquest.com/ralphs/mqlocator , Vons
> http://www.vons.com/Weekly_Process.asp , Albertsons
> https://www.albertsons.com/shared/shop/default.asp (navigate to "store
> locator" link on top of page), Pavilions
> http://www.pavilions.com/StoreLocater_Process.asp ; "organic" stores are
> Wild Oats and Whole Foods (also represented on the "Westside" of L.A.).
> 5. Email me off-list if you'd like with more questions.
>
> I hope this is helpful!!
>
> Christine "Ceanothus" Kudija
> PCT partially '94
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
> [mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Philip McHugh
> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 7:40 AM
> To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Arriving into USA this Sunday !
>
> I am also flying in from overseas (Australia) to hike the JMT southbound,
> leaving Yosemite June 21. As I have decided not to attempt to carry any
food
> into the USA, I will need to supply in downtown Los Angeles during the
> "Sunday" before departing from Union Station for Yosemite Valley. My base
> pack weight will be around 10 lbs, with a great effort being made to keep
> the entire pack weight to no more than 25 lbs.
>
> For my initial supply, which will get me to VVR, could you advise me as to
> the best place to pick up backpacking foods in Downtown Los Angeles on a
> Sunday. I usually put together my own dehydrated meals and buy things off
> the shelf in supermarkets, but this time I might also consider a few
freeze
> dried backpacker meals. Also, as my resupply will have to be made up of
> whatever I can purchase at VVR, can anyone tell me just what they have
> available to sustain life until I get to Mt Whitney ?
>
> One last thing. I am aware that the snow melt has come quite early. Is it
> still necessary / wise to carry an ice axe ?
>
> Thanks for your assistance
>
> Philip
>
>
>
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