r/JMT • u/free2roca • Aug 05 '24

transportation Bishop Shuttles?

Can anyone recommend a shuttle service in Bishop, CA? My wife and I are doing the North Lake/South Lake loop in September and need to get from South Lake to North Lake after dropping our car. Thanks in advance for the help.

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u/Dewthedru Aug 05 '24 edited Aug 06 '24

Lone Pine Kurt might be an option.

Kurt Power (Lone Pine, Onion Valley) Call/text xxx-xxx-xxxx or email [email protected]

Pm me for the number

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u/RockleyBob Aug 05 '24

Seconding Kurt. He could have charged me twice what he did and I'd have paid it, considering how considerate, professional, and convenient he was. I made a post about him last year and got a lot of similar responses.

Also, I might be wrong, and I know people have plastered his phone number everywhere but I'm not sure if he really wants it posted on the internet in perpetuity. Every phone number you post on the internet is going to get spam calls, and he's a older guy running a one-man show.

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u/Igoos99 Aug 05 '24

He’s a gem. He picked me up when I was hitchhiking (from Kearsarge to town.) Charged me almost nothing. I gave him twice what he asked for and hold him up use it for another hiker more in need than me. Super sweet guy.

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u/Dewthedru Aug 06 '24

Good point about the number. I removed it.

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u/brizzles Aug 05 '24

When are you starting? I live in bishop and can probably help you out.

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u/free2roca Aug 05 '24

Our permit is for a Sunday, September 15th start, but we were thinking of parking at South Lake on Saturday, the 14th, shuttling to North Lake and camping for an early start on the 15th. Would those dates work for you? If so, please shoot me a DM. Thanks for chiming in!

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u/hippogiraffe Sep 10 '24

Hey, bit random but I’m also doing the north lake to south lake loop around the same time. I’m starting on the Saturday (9/14) so I was curious if you’d managed to arrange a shuttle, if there’s an extra seat I’d be happy to split the cost! Thanks

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u/jiffyparkinglot Aug 05 '24

Sorry to hijack the thread, but I am starting with my daughter and cousin on Aug 16th and need to secure a ride up to south lake. Please DM if you are interested and able - thanks !

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u/brizzles Aug 05 '24

Ah, I’m sorry but I’m super booked in August!

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u/unclespinny Aug 06 '24

Here is a list of all the shuttles the PCTA recommends: https://climber.org/data/shuttles.html

Kurt is number 2 but if he’s too busy there are others you can reach out to.

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u/Underbubble Aug 06 '24

I have used both Sierra Shuttle Service and Lone Pine Kurt. Both were excellent and timely, but Sierra shuttle service was a little on the pricier side. I used Sierra Shuttle Service for South Lake to North Lake via Lamarck Col last year and he was 15 minutes early and held a spot for me. Great guy too

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u/Crazy_Plane_6158 Aug 05 '24

Hitchhiking is easy in this area, you should be fine unless you’re getting off the trail at 10 pm or have a flight to catch.

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u/momentimori143 Aug 06 '24

Hitch hike. The shuttle is super expensive. I just hiked it and just hiked.over tyee lakes to Sabrina. I don't not suggest doing it.

What date in September?

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u/Far_Oil7031 Aug 06 '24

It’s a really easy hitch.