Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board Giving thanks...

I broke my leg while mountain biking around Movie Road on 4 Sept.
I was alone and unable to move.

I was rescued by the LP Fire & Rescue (LeRoy & Wendy), taken to LP Hospital - thank you to Dr. K.(?) and Kim and the nursing staff. Surgery in Bishop on 9/6 - thanks to the many people who got me through this. Back in Lone Pine: Doug at the Hostel, Diane & Guy and Ethan for securing my bikes and putting me up for a night while I got my self set for the drive home.

This was an ordeal and I don't wish to sound too dramatic but without the kindness and skill of these people I don't think this would be so tolerable now.

I was alone in Lone Pine and was in no condition to coordinate moving bikes and gear around the area and getting this all squared away till I could leave town.

Thank you everyone!

I am grateful and look forward to riding and hiking out there again soon.

Kevin O'Brien

I believe giving thanks, no matter if it seems dramatic or not is important.

You are right to do so and especially in an open forum such as this. I have found through the years that the folks in the Lone Pine/Whitney area are gracious and hard working individuals, who want you/us to come back year after year to share what they they see on a daily basis.
The beauty and lure of the Sierras and their hospitality are what keeps many of us making that drive up the 395 season after season.

Hi Thanks Obie just glad we could help. Diane and crew did the big parts. Doug

Well said JustBob.

And the drive down 395.

And the flight from the East Coast.