Hello, <br><br>My wife and I are planning to hike the JMT in early August. We will be flying into Reno and are trying to arrange for transportation to and from...
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trailbagger
Jun 5, 2001 9:45 pm
Best option - car rental. Highway 395 (along which the Sierras run) is somewhat remote, not exactly a suburbian mecca. <br><br>Good Luck...
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one_windwalker
Jun 6, 2001 2:32 am
Yes... North to South...
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hamidrezvani
Jun 6, 2001 5:23 pm
Hi Leaver 2000,<br><br>Try Grey Hound. They leave Reno everyday around 7 am going South on Hwy 395 and have stops at Mammoth Lakes and Lone Pine airports. From...
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leaver_2_0_0_0
Jun 7, 2001 2:14 pm
Thanks for your advice everyone. <br><br>It looks like the car rental idea may be the best. Another question, if I leave a rental car parked in Mammoth Lakes ...
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sierramel
Jun 7, 2001 10:09 pm
<a href=http://www.greyhound.com/index.html target=new>http://www.greyhound.com/index.html</a><br><br>Greyhound may discontinue service from/to Reno by ...
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leaver_2_0_0_0
Jun 7, 2001 11:23 pm
Thanks for the Greyhound info. <br><br>Our entry point is at Red Cones....
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sierramel
Jun 11, 2001 3:19 pm
How long did you say your trip was going to be?<br><br>The trailhead up there to Red Cones (Horseshoe/ McCloud Lakes) is a busy parking lot in the ...
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leaver_2_0_0_0
Jun 13, 2001 2:17 pm
Thanks, apparently the Mammoth Mountain Inn will let me park my car in their parking lot. Then I can take a shuttle bus to the trailhead for $10 or something....
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leaver_2_0_0_0
Jun 13, 2001 7:50 pm
I have some questions for anyone who might have information about the hot springs near Muir Ranch. I will be resupplying at Muir Ranch, and noticed on the map...
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sierramel
Jun 13, 2001 7:55 pm
Forest Service<br>Contact: Jan Cutts(760) 873-2481<br>Date: June 12, 2001<br><br>NEW FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS IN THE EASTERN SIERRA<br><br>Black bear and...
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sierramel
Jun 13, 2001 7:58 pm
If you haven't been there go to :<br>www.395.com<br>Then hit the Mt.Whitney message board. You might be able to pick up a ride with another hiker there....
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hmdsierra
Jun 14, 2001 12:37 am
You have to cross the river near Muir Trail Ranch to get to the spring. The big spring is on public land and there is a cold lake just south of it. It is well...
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leaver_2_0_0_0
Jun 14, 2001 8:24 pm
Thanks a million for the info. I appreciate it very much....
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ndeewoods
Jun 17, 2001 10:52 pm
I have used Country corners (maybe kountry korners?) b4 based out of Bishop I think, but they do the whole eastern side. Very nice people. Their # used to be...
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one_windwalker
Jun 27, 2001 5:05 am
I guess I'm the only one not out on the JMT.<br>Sent my food cache to Muir Trail Ranch today.<br>16 days and counting down....
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JimR_pdx
Jun 28, 2001 12:25 am
Since I'll be off the Muir Trail this year, I've been silent. Ten days to liftoff for me, into the North Fork Kings. Maybe you'll hear me yell if I summit ...
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Obi_Wan_Canoli
Jun 30, 2001 10:46 pm
Like I said before, WW, I sure wish I could be out there with ya!...
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one_windwalker
Jul 1, 2001 1:04 am
I know you have to be else where ...but your still welcome to come along Obi. I read something about a trip to SeKi in late August? Or Was that really a...
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snow_nymph_2000
Jul 8, 2001 5:43 am
I'm back, a day early because of the mosquitos and rain. Our group of 9 started at Bear Creek Dam Diversion, and came out at Florence Lake. WED: rain, bugs, ...
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snow_nymph_2000
Jul 8, 2001 5:47 am
Even with those conditions, we had a great time. The rain and mosquitos got old by the 4th day....
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one_windwalker
Jul 8, 2001 6:40 am
Sounds like a great trip except for the bugs and the rain ;)<br>I'm heading up to Tuolumne this Friday to start a 16 day JMT trip. Is Marie Lake and the Sallie...
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snow_nymph_2000
Jul 8, 2001 4:12 pm
Marie Lakes was my favorite on this trip, great view from our pancake breakfast, even with the clouds and rain. I'll have pics up tonight. Then Seldon Pass was...
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Obi_Wan_Canoli
Jul 8, 2001 5:46 pm
Nice try, there, WW... LOL... If it were a "date", do you think I'd advertise our destination? <br><br>You're killin' me here......
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snow_nymph_2000
Jul 13, 2001 2:42 pm
Have a great trip, one_windwalker!...
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oncleb0b
Jul 13, 2001 8:11 pm
Ivy Bell Hot Springs. Since you're entering by Red Cones, there's a trail off of Red's Meadow called Fish Creek Trail. It leads to of all places, Fish Creek....
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snow_nymph_2000
Jul 13, 2001 11:49 pm
Beautiful area....had a bear encounter there... but he was easily scared off with the camera flash (pics didn't come out, flash didn't carry far enough) <a...
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leaver_2_0_0_0
Jul 18, 2001 6:48 pm
Thanks a lot for the tip. I think I'll take your advice! If there are any other treasures along the trail that I shouldn't miss, I'd be happy to hear of them. ...
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pantscandy
Jul 18, 2001 7:52 pm
Hi folks,<br><br>Could somebody tell me the distance between VVR and Mt. Whitney/Lone Pine? Need info for resupply purposes.<br><br>Thanks,<br>Bill...
