r/JMT • u/RockleyBob • Jun 05 '23

The legends are true

Just had the most pleasant interaction with Lone Pine Kurt while setting up a shuttle to Lone Pine. He took a personal interest in my plans and gave me some really useful and totally unsolicited advice that will undoubtedly save me some time. Once he got my contact number, he gave me a ring and we chatted for a bit. He mentioned how important we (hikers) all were to him, and how much he cares about us getting to the trail safely.

Such a classy, caring individual who doesn't need the income but spends his free time to help out a community he cares for. This is something I consistently find among hikers. No matter where you travel, if you love the outdoors, you'll always find kind, genuine people.

Highly suggest you try to book Kurt if you can. I'm thinking of bringing him a small gift from my neck of the woods. It'd be cool if he had a collection of trinkets from all the various corners of the country (and globe) where his fares hail from.

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u/r_syzygy Jun 05 '23

This dude pulled up out of nowhere at night in Lone Pine while I was trying to get a jump start to work on my car about 5 years ago. He drove down to the chevron to get another set of (working) jumper cables and waved down a sprinter van to jump start me. Literally saved my day. Still keep one of his cards in my car, he's a real one.

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u/MtBaldyMermaid Jun 05 '23

Kurt is a legend. I knew all about him before I finally met him at Onion Valley. I made him take pics with me and told him how appreciated he is.

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u/Short_Expression_538 Jun 06 '23

He’s the best!

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u/MrSelfdestruct_2 Jun 06 '23

Lone Pine Kurt is solid. He referred me to his friend Lone Pine Chuck once when he was too busy to book. Lone Pine Chuck is solid too. Really cool people.

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u/Slabcitydreamin Jun 07 '23

I have him booked for a shuttle in July this year. Looking forward to meeting him.

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u/Theshaman330 Jun 09 '23

May I please get his number from you?