So Cal Viper 2 Night Run to the Eastern Sierra Aug. 22-24

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Joel Larson, (OriginalRoot), and I just got back from a two day run up the Eastern Sierras with a small group of intense MINI Cooper car guys, and we had a fantastic time.  We are planning a two day run for the So Cal Viper Club Members, August 22-24, along Hwy 395.  This is one of the premier driving roads in California.  No traffic, open roads, incredible vistas, and returning home is very easy and a reverse view of the incredible landscape.   We would hope that as many club members as possible would be interested in attending this club event.

Day 1 Destination Bishop, California  August 22

The map is attached for everyone to see.  The plan is to meet up at the Denny's on Roxford off the I-5 in Sylmar, around 7:30 AM on Friday August 22.  Breakfast is available at Denny's and there is a Chevron Gas Station on the parking lot.  Our plan is to leave Roxford at 9:00 AM, take I-5 to Hwy 14, north to 395.  This is a leisurely run with incredible vistas and multiple stops along the way. There are options for lunch in Lone Pine, or the excellent outdoor Copper Top BBQ in Big Pine.  It is approximately 220 miles from Sylmar to Bishop.  We check into the Creekside Inn in Bishop in the afternoon with post check-in socializing and drinks.  Restaurants are very close to the hotel, including a bowling alley, and a Paiute Casino in town.  Great sushi, Indian, BBQ, and Mexican restaurants within walking distance.

Day 2 Destination the High Sierra, Tiioga Pass and Mammoth Lakes.  August 23

Leaving Bishop in the morning after breakfast, we drive up the 395 as it elevates to the High Sierra landscape.  We will cruise to Tioga Pass Hwy 120 and stop at the Whoa Nellie Deli.  This is a Mobile gas station with an excellent sandwich facility, drinks, ice, restrooms etc.  Once loaded up, we will head up Tioga pass to the summit of the Sierra Crest road and rendezvous at Tioga Lake.  This is a pristine alpine lake with a turnout facility, picnic tables, restrooms and a commanding view of Tioga Lake.  The mountains are spectacular at this vista point.

We then return along the high Eastern Sierra 395, with an alternative cruise around June Lake and Mountain, and then back on Hwy 395 to Mammoth Lakes Village. Check into the hotels.  The Alpenhof hotel is the preferred hotel and is directly across from the Mammoth Lakes Village. Optional gondola rides will be running to the top of Mammoth Mountain with incredible views into Yosemite Park.  Multiple restaurants are within walking distance.  A group final night social event will be planned for this evening.

Accommodations are listed as follows below

ITINERARY

August 22 -- Overnight in Bishop

August 23 -- Overnight in Mammoth Lakes

LODGING

You can start booking your rooms now. Please note that the Creekside Inn in Bishop is not set up as a "room block", as these hotels are fully occupied every weekend in the summer. Do not delay in making the reservations, they have a reasonable cancellation policy.

Bishop - August 22

Creekside Inn -  AAA/AARP discount available
725 N Main St.
Bishop
Tel. 800-273-3550

Alternative Hotels in Bishop

La Quinta Inn
651 N Main St
Bishop
760.873.6380

Holiday Inn Express Bishop
636 North Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514-2426
877.859.5095

Mammoth Lakes - August 23

Alpenhof Lodge - we are working on a rate for this hotel
6080 Minaret Rd.
Mammoth Lakes
Tel. 800.828.0371

Alternative hotels in Mammoth Lakes:

High Sierra Best Western
3228 Main Street
Mammoth Lakes, California, 93546, US
Phone: 760.924.1234

Sierra Nevada Resort
164 Old Mammoth Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760. 934.2515

Shilo Inn Suites - Mammoth Lakes   
2963 Main St, 93546 Mammoth Lakes
760. 934.4500


It is urgent and necessary that you make room reservations ASAP, as these hotels sell out for every weekend in the summer.  Either call hotel directly or use Expedia or one of the other travel web sites.

The 1st night will be in Bishop.  The main hotel is the Creekside Inn, just next to Schat'z bakery on Hwy 395 - Main Street.

Summer is coming soon and Fall is not far behind.  Would be great to get a nice two night run with So Cal Viper Club members.

Please indicate on this thread if you are planning on making this run.  We will keep a list of members on board.  This will be a great event! 



Participants:

1. Joel Larson
2. Eric Johnson
3. Glenn and Stephanie Izard  (Sylmar)
4. Race Copper Richard, Charlene?
5. Gary and Melissa Belvedere or mystery guest?
6. Viper Paul and Theresa Hawker
7. Bruce Conklin and ?
8. Jay M and Jennifer
9. Paul and Pam Winters
10. Dan and Mayo

[1HOTACR]

Glenn and Stephanie are in    8)

[OriginalRoot]

 8) Hi Kids, I recently went with the Doc and his MINI club friends on this run, I've got to admit ...We all had a FABULOUS time, I was Very careful when I got on the GAS "NOT" to Suck One UP !
roads were clean, weather was Perfect with Staggering Views, I liked our stop in Lone Pine, if you looked up the street ... Mt Whitney, that's One Big Rock !  Since the Doc is an Avid skier he knows that road like the back of his hand, We all had walkie-Talkies so He would "Tour Guide" with Cool bits of commentary along the way,  Copper Top BBQ was Fabulous.
  Ssoo, get your reservations Now & start making plans ... Block the dates NOW, that's what I DO,
then you won't get rushed later,  I guarantee Big Fun
                                                                                  Madona & Joel   

[PCH VIPER]

I'm in for sure !   I'll get my rooms booked right away. 

I've signed my name in the Mt Whitney book twice.   Haven't been up that way in years.

Looking forward to driving with everyone and seeing all the beautiful scenery.

[hemotox]

Reservations made.  I would suggest that if you are coming on this run, make your reservations ASAP!

[hemotox]

I'm in for sure !   I'll get my rooms booked right away. 
I've signed my name in the Mt Whitney book twice.   Haven't been up that way in years.
Looking forward to driving with everyone and seeing all the beautiful scenery.

It's like going up to Mauna Kea!

[1HOTACR]

Reservations made.  I would suggest that if you are coming on this run, make your reservations ASAP!

Done deal.

[10 BANGR]

Demoe and Laura will be attending, Reservations are made.

[Jay M]

Jennifer and I are in.  Reservations are made.  I'm really looking forward to this one.

On the return trip home, are we all just going our separate ways?

~Jay

[hemotox]

Jennifer and I are in.  Reservations are made.  I'm really looking forward to this one.
On the return trip home, are we all just going our separate ways?
~Jay

This is somewhat individual, some people want to get back, and others less stressful and prefer a longer return.

[PCH VIPER]

Forgot to post   

My reservations are made too.

[hemotox]

San Diego viper club members should take I-15 to the 395 and we can meet them in Pearsonville, 5 miles north of the 395-14 junction. There is a Shell station there we will arrange to meet at. Do not try to drive across LA to meet us in Sylmar.

[Mr. Fangs]

Reports coming in that Creekside is already full.


Please make reservations NOW!

[hemotox]

La Quinta is next door to the  Creekside. Make ASAP they will also sell out

[hemotox]

Reports coming in that Creekside is already full.
Please make reservations NOW!

Professor Paul,  I don't see the Trebolets on the list?  Hmmm....  Guess they are getting too old to run up the Sierras?   
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