Comments on: TripBeta: Bishop, California

By: Desert Dwelling, One Week in The Buttermilks | Arbitrary Lifestyle

Desert Dwelling, One Week in The Buttermilks | Arbitrary Lifestyle — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:46:39 +0000

[...] came across a blog post for Bishop by a girl named Rachel who outlined EVERY aspect of climbing in Bishop. From free water to the best [...]

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Sat, 23 May 2009 20:18:55 +0000

Thanks, Steve. =)

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:49:14 +0000

Nice update Rach..

Just to add to the food and drink section.. (as promised!)

The Paiute Palace (the Casino just out of town on the 395 towards Mammoth) is a great place to get breakfast.. was $1.99 for Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns, Coffee etc, think it might have gone up to $2.99 now.. essential dirtbag fodder..!

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:18:55 +0000

Thanks, Steve. =)

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 23 May 2009 11:49:14 +0000

By: Quick Sends - 5/22/09 — All Climbing

Quick Sends - 5/22/09 — All Climbing — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:53:23 +0000

[...] CragBaby provides a trip beta guide to bouldering in Bishop, California. Alex Johnson made the FFA of Whispers of Wisdom (V10) at Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National [...]

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:20:14 +0000

60 foot girlfriend,
Thanks for this excellent comment as it is a great addition to the post.
Not sure if I will make it back next winter, but am hoping to squeeze a trip in.
Hope that 60 foot traverse is going well for you. =)
Best.
Rachel

By: WasatchGirl

WasatchGirl — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:18:54 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Pang.
Glad to have introduced you to the showers. =)

By: 60 foot girlfriend

60 foot girlfriend — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:45:44 +0000

Nice Bishop trip beta! If I may add:

1. Camping at Von's, although convenient and popular, is probably not legal. Best to be discreet.

2. Bishop's other two Mexican restaurants, La Casita and Amigos, are equally marginal. Each one has their own plus and minuses.

3. Trying to get a shower in Bishop SUCKS!

4. Bishop actually has a third grocery store, located right downtown: Joseph's Bi-Rite Market. Manor Market still RULES!

5. Looney Bean has, reportedly, upgraded their internet. I would also add that LB has, probably, the best night time climber hangout.

6. Keough Hot Springs are closed on Tuesday for cleaning. That means Wednesdays are the best (cleanest) days to visit.

7. Bishop Veterinary Hospital... For all your Chihuahuas health needs!

8. Rest days: Hanging at Bishop City Park (downtown) or Izaak Walton County Park (W. Line towards the Buttermilfs -- Fruedian slip!!!)

9. Bishop now has Thai food ("Thai Thai" -- weird name, I know), located at the airport. UNBELIEVABLE good quality and flavor, although the service and atmosphere sucks.

10. Jack's Restaurant is THE place for a protein-laden, killer breakfast. All else pales by comparison.

Will we see you again next Winter?

By: michael

michael — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:12:43 +0000

lots of great info…that link to the guidebook index is super useful, thanks for that.

and, they have showers in bishop? who knew…
not me.