It was a pleasure to meet you all today at the Portal Store. We really enjoyed the "Burger and Fries" and spending time talking and hiking with you all. Thanks so much! Peter, Ofelia and Jessica
Wow first time in 12 years I didnt make it up to the mountain this year too many friends out of work and hurting. I can only hope next year will bring a better outlook on America. In the mean time look to seeing Doug and crew next year. Whitney dont change I will be back.
I went to the Whitney Portal Store for the first time on October 3. I had just driven up from Orange County and finished setting up camp. Not wanting to drive all the way back down to Lone Pine for dinner, I thought I would see if the Store was still open, and if so, have a look at the menu. Wanting a solid and "safe" meal the night before my day-climb of Mt. Russell's east ridge, I was a little wary about eating a burger and fries at the unfamiliar Store. But I was pleasantly surprised. The food was great and propelled me to the summit of Mt. Russell the next day (though I could have used a bit more propellant on the sand/scree slog above Clyde Meadow).
The Store has character. I'm looking forward to hanging out there next summer.
