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#49849 - 07/07/08 01:43 PM Hostel opening July 12,2008
Doug Sr Offline


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Registered: 12/16/02
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Rooms will sleep 4-8 people , options are you can reserve a room for your group or use as private room, rates are $20.00/ bed plus the taxes . Each room has a bath and shower, also we have 5 public showers on the first floor.
A large open area on the first floor is set aside for meeting and nightly talks.

We will post photos this week of the room layout and the interior of the building.
Thanks the Portal Crew

For reservations, call 760-876-0030

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#49855 - 07/07/08 02:45 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
Ken Offline
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Registered: 01/29/03
Posts: 2446
Loc: Studio City, Ca
Wow! This is a great deal! We should all make an effort to make this place known, so it quickly succeeds!


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#49864 - 07/07/08 03:51 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Ken]
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Congratulations on finally finishing the Hostel, Doug. It has been a long time coming, and I am sure it will prove to be well worth the wait.

I hope people fill it to capacity soon.

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#49865 - 07/07/08 04:03 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
RangerDoug Offline
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Registered: 07/01/08
Posts: 5
Loc: Mt. Whitney, CA
Congrats Doug and crew! I wish you success, and I'll get word out about the hostel.
~DougC

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#49866 - 07/07/08 04:40 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
Wayne Offline
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Registered: 01/12/03
Posts: 715
Loc: Charlotte, NC
Doug, you have come a long ways! I've seen your diligent, hard work and a bit of all the obstacles you had to overcome to get to your Grand Opening on July 12. Yes, I join with all the others in congratulating you, and I look forward to staying in the hostel the next time I come through Lone Pine.

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#49868 - 07/07/08 04:54 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
superTramp Offline
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Registered: 05/27/06
Posts: 32
Loc: SoCal
HOOYA!!!

Will you also offer Mountain Lore from the Whitney Store, or other retail on that floor?

Imagine, being able too book online someday from the top of the summit, when technology, et al gets a roundtoit!!!

ah, the american Dream, where hard work and perserverance... blush HOOYA!!!



Edited by superTramp (07/08/08 02:31 AM)
Edit Reason: correct spelling of summit

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#49885 - 07/07/08 06:22 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
m.c. reinhardt Offline
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Registered: 12/09/06
Posts: 904
Loc: Vancouver, WA
Outstanding, Doug and Portal Crew!!! cool I will post on my West Coast Mountain group forums and other venues to help get the word out. I will look forward to staying at the hostel.

Congratulations on the opening!!!!!
MC smile
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#49924 - 07/08/08 01:28 AM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: m.c. reinhardt]
So.BayMark Offline
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Registered: 05/13/04
Posts: 538
Loc: Torrance Ca.
congrats doug & family...we'll be pulling out of the portal saturday for home so we'll stop by...mark

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#49929 - 07/08/08 02:31 AM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
California-Trailwalker Offline
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Registered: 12/27/02
Posts: 961
Loc: Columbus, OH (formerly from So...
Doug, Earlene, Doug, and Portal crew,

Wow! I'm sure you're all taking a big sigh of happy relief that this is now done and opening this weekend!!

I'll be anxious to see the place (and stay there, if it isn't fully booked already) when I'm out there in late September this year.

Well done! I'm simply amazed that you not only did this but do the Portal store, too! You have some kinda energy! But then being in the Whitney area is pretty energizing IMHO.

Congrats to all on a job well done!

CaT (David)

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#49944 - 07/08/08 03:28 AM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
Matt K Offline
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Registered: 06/28/05
Posts: 24
Loc: Corona, CA.
Congrats on this new venture. Could you also post contact info. I am part of a group of 10 coming up in early August and would love to stay at the hostel.

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#49950 - 07/08/08 04:22 AM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
VersatileFred Offline

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Registered: 07/03/03
Posts: 1309
Loc: SoCal
Hi Doug,
This is great news. Congratulations on your accomplishment.

I guess I need to update the Orientation Notes to reflect the change. Is there an official name that I should reference or is "hostel" good enough? I guess I can link people to this thread for more information.

Fred
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#49958 - 07/08/08 05:36 AM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
ms2119 Offline
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Registered: 07/08/07
Posts: 47
Loc: cal
where exactly is this?

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#49967 - 07/08/08 06:30 AM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: ms2119]
VersatileFred Offline

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Registered: 07/03/03
Posts: 1309
Loc: SoCal
Originally Posted By ms2119
where exactly is this?


See my "Map of Lone Pine" in the Orientation Notes (by Post Street).
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#49983 - 07/08/08 02:57 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
Edie Offline
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Registered: 12/20/02
Posts: 23
Congratulations!!!!
Can hardly wait to see. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Edie


Edited by Edie (07/08/08 02:57 PM)

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#50083 - 07/09/08 05:19 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
breakdancer1 Offline
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Registered: 07/09/08
Posts: 1
Loc: CA
We are coming up next Monday for an overnight stay. Does anyone have the contact info to reserve a room at the Hostel? thanks

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#50102 - 07/09/08 07:52 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: breakdancer1]
m.c. reinhardt Offline
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Registered: 12/09/06
Posts: 904
Loc: Vancouver, WA
Originally Posted By breakdancer1
We are coming up next Monday for an overnight stay. Does anyone have the contact info to reserve a room at the Hostel? thanks

Try clicking on Doug Sr.'s name, click view profile and then click e-mail.

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#50138 - 07/10/08 06:14 AM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
bob1957 Offline
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Registered: 02/18/08
Posts: 80
Loc: san francisco, california
I just want to know when you're putting in the hot tub, or do we have to jump the fence at the Dow?

Congrats and see you in August!

JMT#8

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#50249 - 07/11/08 09:03 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: Doug Sr]
CoryB Offline
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Registered: 07/11/08
Posts: 2
Loc: Reno
Where is the hostel? Thanks, Cory in Reno

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#50273 - 07/12/08 12:18 AM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: CoryB]
VersatileFred Offline

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Registered: 07/03/03
Posts: 1309
Loc: SoCal
Originally Posted By CoryB
Where is the hostel? Thanks, Cory in Reno


See my "Map of Lone Pine" in the Orientation Notes (by Post Street).
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#50351 - 07/13/08 04:38 PM Re: Hostel opening July 12,2008 [Re: VersatileFred]
Ed Offline
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Registered: 07/08/04
Posts: 92
If you're interested in a Lone Pine map change, the outdoor store "Elevation" is now located where Lone Pine Realty use to be. It's a nice place with friendly staff.

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