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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 16, 2012 - 01:16pm PT
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Cross-post from MP.com, Russ said I should post here as well.
Two Brits, Tristan & Sam have traveled from Wales & England to climb our wonderful lands.
The lads arrived last month and somehow were able to hitch from LAX to Yosemite, then to Indian Creek. I picked the sorry suckers up from the cold road outside of Barstow and dumped them in Joshua Tree where they'll be spending the last of their Holiday. Poor boys wasted 5 days getting from Moab to Barstow. Big difference hitch-hiking in the US vs. UK.
They're super nice boys, I ran into them again yesterday climbing, they're staying in Hidden Valley Campground and have found Joshua Tree the most "interesting" place they've been so far. Which for me, is amazing....face it, they started in Yosemite and went to the Creek too!
Anywhoo, as most month long trips they're now running low on funds and have no vehicle. If any of you want to take mercy on them to run them to town, stop for a cup of tea or better yet deliver them back to LA after the holiday that would be wonderful.
I realize that most of you are probably out in Joshua Tree for the entire weekend but those of you arriving early and heading back on Friday a trip west would be much appreciated.
Their flight is on Saturday, November 24th at 4pm. They're hoping to hitch a ride to LAX or proximity on Friday the 23rd and they'll just bivy in the airport. Saturday morning would be even better but starting to cut it close if things don't work out.
Stop by and say hello and if you can hook them up with a ride, that's great! HVCG Site 29.
No phone, no car but they hope to check this posting from the library.
Thanks!
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James Wilcox
Boulder climber
The Coast
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Nov 16, 2012 - 01:59pm PT
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Is there any kind of airbus shuttle in the JT/ 29 Palms area that runs to LAX?
I'd kick in for that if no one can offer a ride.
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paigedavis
climber
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Nov 16, 2012 - 02:10pm PT
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There's a Greyhound bus out of Indio to LA, maybe even out of Morongo Valley. You could probably hitchhike from the park to Indio, might even get lucky and find someone going all the way to LA.
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James Wilcox
Boulder climber
The Coast
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Nov 16, 2012 - 02:36pm PT
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I saw Greyhound out of Indio, but it doesn't appear to run the 62 corridor.The airbus out of SB to LAX is pretty reasonable, I thought the JT area might have a similar service.
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10b4me
Boulder climber
member since 2002
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Nov 16, 2012 - 03:04pm PT
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Susan, maybe get ahold of Simon the Brit. I'm sure he'd be willing to give them a ride.
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granite_girl
Trad climber
Oakland
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Nov 16, 2012 - 04:39pm PT
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Here's the lads at their campsite in Indian Creek. I met them when I randomly ended up sharing a site with them, and can tell you that not only are they nice people, but they are overflowing with that dry British humor. More than enough to keep you entertained on the drive from J-Tree to LA.
They seem to be having the time of their lives climbing and hitch-hiking through the Southwest. And by this point in their trip, I doubt they have a dime to spare.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Nov 16, 2012 - 09:11pm PT
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It looks like there are buses from Palm Springs to LAX, although it takes about four hours and involves some changes. Not particularly efficient or convenient, although having an afternoon flight may help. Still, a possibility, if someone can get them down the hill. (They might appreciate a side-trip to Desert Hot Springs, too!) Hitching from Yucca Valley might be a challenge.
http://www.rome2rio.com/how-to-get-to/Yucca%20Valley
The MBTA has buses that go from Yucca Valley to Palm Springs.
http://www.mbtabus.com/images/PSroute.jpg
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Nov 16, 2012 - 09:13pm PT
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Laying odds they miss their flight..... Something in the range of a 20 to 1 shot they get there on time.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Nov 16, 2012 - 09:42pm PT
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Russ, are you suggesting that they start walking now?
bump
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Nov 16, 2012 - 10:06pm PT
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Only if they ever want to see fresh Haggis or AeroBars ever again.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Nov 16, 2012 - 10:11pm PT
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What's an Aerobar? Is it as weird as Haggis?
Oh, and Bump.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Nov 16, 2012 - 10:49pm PT
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Talked to them earlier this week in the campground, were super cool cats.
Hook some brothers up!
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jstan
climber
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Nov 16, 2012 - 11:08pm PT
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The MBTA bus stops at Park and 62. That will get you to Palm Springs. A little net work should show how to connect to the bus to LAX.
JT to YV
YV to Palm Springs
Unfortunately I can't find a bus to LAX from P/S. Let me look at one way car rental. Be back.
I rented a car at Hertz rental right near the lion in YV once. I priced a one way rental to LAX. Came to about $80. The limo services seemed to be in the hundreds.
$230 for two to fly Palm Springs to LAX. (no bono)
I can come up into the park and take them down to YV. Then if they have a driver's permit and do a car rental they can go directly to LAX. I just could not find good transport from Palm Springs. My phone number is in the white pages. Or PM me via Supertopo.
I have seen reports of a hitch hiker stuck on a road in Wyoming for six days. All the road crew found was a message scrawled on a guard rail, "Six days here. I am going to die."
We can't have you dying here. Lizzie would be pissed. Give me a call when death seems imminent.
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Stewart Johnson
climber
lake forest
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Nov 17, 2012 - 01:17am PT
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i mean that has to be one of the best hurl shots so far on this site.
thanks and cheers
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Sredni Vashtar
Social climber
The coastal redwoods
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Nov 17, 2012 - 01:42am PT
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aerobar bump
its chocolate with bubbles, in flavo(u)rs of mint and orange too
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 09:58am PT
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So it's Waaaaaay better than haggis, then.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Nov 17, 2012 - 10:58am PT
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Bets of luck to them. Maybe, there is a possibility for them to head out of JT at the end of this weekend with someone, or early next week, and do LA CouchSurf.
Even though they would miss some days of climbing, it might be nice to get a shower in before the flight.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Nov 17, 2012 - 12:27pm PT
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I would venture to say that any thread involving itinerant British climbers might not be considered to be all encompassing if not replete with a hurl shot.
But pray desist the extraction of mucous ejecta from your proboscis via the means of digital manipulation.
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jstan
climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 01:38pm PT
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Please pardon the banter, on what can only be considered a very serious thread.
If Jimmy Rasinowitz is out there
thank you again for your incredible generosity.
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