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[pct-l] Arriving into USA this Sunday !
Both Marshall and Mike are right - and the directions I provided were in
response to Philip's query about "downtown," thinking that Philip might
already have worked out a plan to get to the Union Station vicinity from the
airport (which is possible, although it involves at least 3 transfers, using
a shuttle bus from the airport, then the L.A. Metro subway & light rail
systems - the Green Line to the Blue Line to the Red Line to Union Station.
I've done this, and it's actually a great trip through LA's more diverse
neighborhoods. There's substantial security presence on the light rail, and
if one's not time-pressured, it's an entertaining ride).
This said, I think that Philip would be much better off staying in a
motel/hotel on the West Side - i.e. perhaps the Radisson in Culver City,
which is near a Trader Joe's on Sepulveda, and reasonably close to the
Adventure 16 (imho, better than REI or Sport Chalet for technical gear)
store. I've had experience at the Radisson (took the #@$%!!!! Calif Bar
exam there, and resupplied myself with dinners from Trader Joe's ;-) !)
They've got a shuttle to the airport, I think. From there one could easily
arrange a taxi to Union Station, as well as a rental car for the day.
Philip, let us know what you think. I live within reasonable driving
distance from downtown Lost Angeles, and can help if you get stuck. If you
email me off list, I'll send you my phone number. If you're in the Sydney
area, contact Phil Preston at philp@cse.unsw.edu.au and ask him about me -
he thru-hiked the PCT in 2002, and stayed with us for a couple of nights; we
assisted him with resupply.
Christine "Ceanothus" Kudija
PCT partially '94
-----Original Message-----
From: Marshall Karon [mailto:m.karon@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 8:56 AM
To: cmkudija@earthlink.net; Philip McHugh; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Arriving into USA this Sunday !
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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