In reply to Ian Hill:
Re:affordable accommodations in Bishop
I think the RockFax guide makes mention of the Bardini House. I don't have the phone number for reservations for the house but you could probably get it from the Bishop Survival Kit or from the Bardini Foundation web site. This is a brilliant little cabin that you can get for $10/person/night. It is fine to have multiple people in the place -- whatever you are willing to tolerate. It has a bedroom with a double bed, a small living space, and a fully equipped kitchen. The decor is Early Climber Poverty but the deal is unbeatable. The place is managed by a nonprofit organization in honor of Allan Bard, a climber and mountain man who owned the place but died a while back.
As the Bardini house is frequently booked very early in the season, your next best bet for affordable lodging would be to rent a cottage through some friends of mine, Tricia and Matt. They live right in town and have a small cottage behind their home with a bedroom, bathroom, living area, and fully furnished kitchen. The furnishings are simple but very comfortable, and one of the owners brews his own beer, which you can sometimes sample. If anyone wants their contact info, simply drop me a line off list and I will pass it along. I believe they charge $40/night, which is on par with hotels in town, but with the benefit of cooking facilities and a little more breathing space. You can probably negotiate the rate down for a longer stay. There is a queen bed in the bedroom plus a double futon that folds out in the living room.
Of course, camping is your most affordable option but nights can be very cold, even when the days are warm.
Looking forward to seeing folks next season,
Valerie
