Convention 2025 California

Welcome to the official information page for the 2025 Highpointers Klub Konvention!

Agenda

• Registration – Ongoing at the Wayfinder Hotel lobby, beginning Thursday mid-day and continuing through Saturday afternoon.
• HP Merc – Ongoing at the Wayfinder Hotel lobby, beginning Thursday mid-day and continuing through Saturday afternoon.
• Thursday Social – September 18 at Mountain Rambler Brewery on Main Street in Bishop. Drop in between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Informal gathering; no program. Please purchase your own food and beverages.
• Friday Social Liars Club – September 19 at the patio of the Bishop Golf Club, located one mile south of town, starting at 5:00 PM. Dinner and dessert will be provided.
• Foundation Board Meeting – Saturday, September 20 from 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in the Heritage Arts Building. All Highpointers are welcome.
• Club Board Meeting – Saturday, September 20 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in the Heritage Arts Building. All Highpointers are welcome.
• Wendy & Gordie Comstock Watermelon Feast – Saturday, September 20 at 1:00 PM at the City of Bishop Park (one block due east of the Wayfinder Hotel, across Hwy 395 / Main Street). Pizza and water will be provided.
• Banquet – Saturday, September 20 from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in the Heritage Arts Building. Social Hour followed by Dinner, then a Presentation by the Guest Speaker Lucy Westlake.

Here, you will find details on Accommodations, Events, Climbing Opportunities, and Additional Attractions to make your trip unforgettable.

Dates: September 18–20, 2025
Location: Bishop, California

Accommodations

Host Hotel:

Wayfinder, Bishop, CA

• Nestled by Bishop Creek with a pool and creek-side veranda
• Rates start at $199/night for standard 1-King or 2-Queen rooms (higher rates for creek- or pool-adjacent rooms)
• $20 resort fee includes breakfast and access to amenities

Click here to book with the Wayfinder Bishop for the Highpointers Club special rate.

Alternative Lodging Options:

• Whitney Portal Hostel & Hotel – Doug Thompson Sr., longtime club advocate, proprietor of the Whitney Portal Store and the Whitney Portal Hostel & Hotel is making both standard rooms and dorm rooms available with a 50% discount during the 2025 Highpointers Club Konvention. The discount offer is good for anyone who is registered to attend the Konvention and is valid from September 16th through September 24th. To make a reservation, email wphostel@gmail.com ATTN: Maura with your request. Make sure to include your phone number with your request. If you have any specific questions you can call Maura directly at 760-876-0030.
• Best Western – Rates from $160/night for standard rooms | 760-873-3543
• Comfort Inn – Budget-friendly option nearby | 760-873-4284
  Both Best Western and Comfort Inn offer discounts (AAA, AARP, Senior, Military) and include complimentary breakfast.

Konvention Events

Registration and Mercantile: Hosted at Wayfinder; hours to be announced.

• Thursday, September 18
  Evening Social at Mountain Rambler Brewery, Bishop.
  Informal gathering; food and drinks not included.
• Friday, September 19
  Club Evening Social at Bishop Golf Course.
  Private event includes dinner and non-alcoholic drinks; cash bar available.
• Saturday, September 20
  Watermelon Feast with Pizza at Bishop City Park
  Club and Foundation Board Meetings at the Tri-County Fairgrounds
  Banquet and Dinner in the Heritage Arts Building at the Tri-County Fairgrounds

Climbing

If you are interested in summiting Mt. Whitney in California, or Boundary Peak in Nevada please note it on your registration. The club will provide a list of other interested members to facilitate forming climbing groups.

Mt. Whitney: Permits are required so hikers will need to obtain either a Day Use or Overnight Mount Whitney Trail permit. Permits can be booked at Recreation.gov. For hikes occurring May 1 through November 1, a lottery permit is required.

The NPS lottery system can be found on Recreation.gov. Note: The the dates for 2025 lottery have not been published yet.

Important dates:

February 1st – March 15th: Mount Whitney Lottery application open
Mid-March: Lottery results published
Mid-April: Lottery winners must confirm permits.
Mid-April -September: Check for unconfirmed lottery dates released to the public.
Day-Of Climb permits can sometimes be obtained from the NPS/USFS Multi-Agency office in Lone Pine the day prior to a potential climb.

Boundary Peak: The Queen Mine Boundary Peak trail head is a 45 minute drive from Bishop, the last mile of which requires 4WD drive high clearance vehicle. Most vehicles of Subaru quality can make it to the Queen Mine and you can walk the last mile. The last mile of the trail is a strenuous climb through scree and talus.

Rock Climbing – Bouldering: The Red Rocks climbing area is a few hours away in Nevada. The Buttermilks formations are near Bishop. The Alabama Hills are just west of Lone Pine, an hour away.

Guide Services: Contact the Konvention Kommittee at hpclubca25@gmail.com for information about guides for Whitney, Boundary, other 14er’s and rock climbing.

Additional Attractions

Explore the rich natural and cultural heritage surrounding Bishop:

• White Mountain Peak – A California 14er is good for acclimatization. The trailhead is at almost 12,000’, with a 7 mile hike to the top.
• Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – Visit Methuselah, the world’s oldest known tree
• Mono Lake – Exceptional birdwatching during fall migration
• Death Valley National Park – Stunning desert landscapes, a 2–3 hour drive
• Yosemite National Park – Just an hour away to the north
• Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center – Experience Native American history in Bishop

Airport Access: Las Vegas, Nevada, is four hours away to the southeast. Reno, Nevada is a four hour drive to the north. Los Angeles and Oakland / San Francisco are about a half day drive.

Click Register Now to secure your spot today!

Or, download the mail-in registration form to register by mail:

We hope to see many Highpointers in Bishop in 2025!