thanks, but i think i'm switching plans
for your own info though, it looks like you can park at the mammoth mountain inn. they have a backpacker's lot from what i've read. so maybe you can use that. I"m not aware of whether or not there is a fee involved. It didn't sound like it from the brief forum clips that i read.
we are gonna shoot for lee vining instead, since its closer to both the 395 and the 120 and an overall shorter distance to hitchike.
thanks for your suggestions. they have been immensely helpful in our planning.