[pct-l] Kearsarge Pass resupply

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

The scenery from the pass is outstanding - one of the best on the trek. 
Although it is a long way up, it is really not that bad (of course, that is 
after hiking for one or more weeks). If you have good weather you could 
spend hours - even go to some of the lakes on either side of the pass. It is 
exposed on both sides though, so I wouldn't risk hanging around in stormy 
weather.

The scenery from the campground trailhead isn't outstanding - much nicer a 
ways up. If your family friend doesn't mind carrying your resupply up, meet 
at one of the lakes - or higher.

You will almost always find many people at the trailhead. Big parking lot 
with bear lockers - use them if you have food in the car. Although during 
the day, I suspect there would be no problem. Also campground with water.


Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Victor Hanson-Smith" <victorhansonsmith@gmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 1:53 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Kearsarge Pass resupply


> Hey all,
> I am in the middle of organizing my 2005 thru-hike.
>
> I'm planning to hike over Kearsarge Pass to the Onion Valley
> Campground to resupply.  However, having thru-hiked the JMT, I am
> pretty sure that I DON'T want to interrupy my Sierra experience by
> hitching all the way into Independence.  Fortunately, I think I can
> convince a family friend to rendezvous with me at the Kearsarge Pass
> Trailhead. . . depending on how much work is involved.
>
> That said, does anyone know about the driving time to the Kearsarge
> Pass Trailhead from South Lake Tahoe?  What about from L.A.?  Is the
> road from Hwy 395 to Onion Valley even paved?  Finally, is the
> Kearsarge Pass Trailhead "nice"... a place that someone wouldn't mind
> hanging out for a couple hours?
>
> Thanks for any help!
> -Victor
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