I have traveled to, through, or near Lone Pine for about 64 years. Lone Pine Rocks & Gifts has been…read moreon this corner most or all those decades. The Rock/Rock Hound business has gotten tougher over the decades. When gasoline was 25 cents a gallon, camping the way for families to stay outdoors, a lingering interest in wealth from stone and support for science from kindergarten to graduate school, it was fun and cool to search remote areas for interesting stones, have a rock/geology club and shows for selling the raw and processed finds. LPR&G surfed the trends. You will still find bins of polished stones for excited children. The front window displays ancient Morrocan solifified sea life polished to perfection next to beautiful geologist picks for exploring. Hot topic for 2026? Gold. Plastic pans sold out. Steel pans still stocked, a variety of books, atlases, specimen stones, and enough items of interest to stay in business another few decades.

I came here during COVID. I really liked the selection of rocks and crystals that they have at this…read moresmall mom and pop shop. I ended up buying a few things. I wanted to buy more but the lady behind the counter had an attitude and I was not sure why. I'm sure she wasn't aware of her demeanor but it was very unwelcoming and condescending. She also couldn't answer any of the questions I had about the crystals. I wanted to know what the stone my worry stones were made out of but she was unsure. I had a few other questions too but she had no answers to any of them. I also did not like how she spoke badly of the workers in the Alabama Hills Cafe. That left a bad impression on me. I also paid two visits to this shop hoping she was just having a bad day but both days were the same. I appreciated their set-up to keep people 6 feet apart. There were also signs on the door stating to use hand sanitizer and to wear a mask. Overall, I probably wouldn't return due to the customer service. However, their products are reasonably priced. Pay a visit if you're in the area and don't care for good customer service. Their shop is clean.

Stopped in on the weekend. Owner was around and was very nice. Mostly a distribution storefront but…read morehas a ton of stickers for sale as well. Great little pocket park to visit and support the local businesses!

Parked on the public street in front of this business, apparently thats a no no for the old dude…read moreworking in this store. Guy decided to yell at us because of it . I was going to go in there for some fishing gear and bait, but decided not to give my money to this place. Now the breakfast place across the street has some good customer service.

The owner of the store is a mellow, knowledgeable guy. If you need a fishing license, you need…read morecash- at either of the fishing places in town. They have a little of everything for a weekend outside in the valley or Mammoth.

We stopped in the day before our 1-day permit for Mt Whitney because I needed a belt. The entire…read moregear selection was focused, high quality, and affordable. The Big Willi branded gear is a must-have. We left the shop with multiple items and better idea of the area. The encounter with Blair was awesome, he's helpful and very knowledgeable. I suggest stopping by even if you're only passing though, totally worth it!

Stopped in after breakfast just to check out a local mountaineering shop while we were in town for…read morea Whitney permit and it did not disappoint. Blair was awesome. Good vibes, friendly, knowledgeable dude, really knows his stuff and I scored a beanie to keep my bald head warm on the unseasonably cold nights at camp. The miller high life really hit the spot that evening. Much appreciated. Surprised by how much gear fit into such a small space - truly inspiring, and highly recommended you visit if you're in town as well.

Love stopping in at this shop! Very knowledgeable - super friendly - helpful! Cool gear too!read more

Elevation Sierra is 100% the place to go for your gear needs. I just summited Mt Whitney, and…read morecouldn't have done it without the help from Jon and the gear he rented to my friends and I. He is super knowledgeable about the mountain and made sure conditions were safe before he taught us how to use all of the gear properly. We came up from LA late on a Saturday and Jon kept the store open an extra 2 hours late just so my friends and I could complete this dream of ours. Jon is the best.

We had never fished before and brought our bare fishing poles. He told us what to get and how to…read moretie the knots. What bait to get and was a success. Almost everyone caught a fish.

Wanna catch a nice fish? Go talk with Slippery Dan, and he'll set you up right. Fantastic peopleread more

Cute place in a beautiful environment. The girl working there had peanut butter brownies available…read morethat she makes herself and they were very good!

Whitney Portal Store is an absolute gem! The food was delicious, especially the burgers--they were…read moreflavorful and definitely lived up to the hype. The menu offers a great variety, so there's something for everyone, whether you're stopping in after a hike or just passing through to pick up last minute hiking essentials or souvenirs. The staff were friendly, the service was quick, and the atmosphere was welcoming. If you're in the area, don't miss the chance to grab a meal here. Highly recommend!

This is a great business for our small town. The girl working in it a super friendly and helpful…read more Thanks a bunch!

Although they have a plethora of animal products, this stop gets a 5+ for having two bins full of…read morelive chicks and a store kitty named Crumble. Great start to our weekend. I neglected to visit the garden area as the chicks and kitty had me occupied. Bought some of my favorite lotion though and will be back soon to see the garden store!