[pct-l] vermillion resort update

[kmurray at pol.net (kmurray@pol.net)]

www.edisonlake.com
There has been a major upgrade to the website at Vermillion Valley Resort,
one of the major supply points on the PCT/JMT, and there has been a
request for comments.  Here is what I wrote:
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Bill, good work on the site!

I would also suggest a couple of links:

Yogi's Handbook:
www.pcthandbook.com
Some say the best book available on the PCT

PCT_L
http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
This is the very active discussion list used by PCT hikers, with many
posts, daily, with up-to-date info, and much wisdom.

Whitney Discussion Board
www.whitneyportalstore.com
The board where folks who climb in the Whitney area post...current
conditions and weather.

Mt. Whitney, Sierra Nevada, and beyond:
http://www.mt-whitney.info/
General mountaineering discussions

High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew:
http://www.trailcrew.org/
These people work the trails in the area of Vermillion, and offer FREE
trips to people who want to help.

Outdoors Club
www.outdoorsclub.org
Group of 5,000  outdoor-minded people in Ca, who do most everything one
can imagine.  A way to find adventure partners.

California Mountaineering Club
http://www.californiamountaineer.com/
Organization of skilled mountaineers

www.climber.org
Everything related to mountaineering

The Morning Report
http://data2.itc.nps.gov/morningreport/index.cfm
The official website of the NPS, describing "incidents" nationwide

Hope to meet you at the resort this summer!

Ken Murray
Volunteer Wilderness Ranger
High Sierra Ranger District