Resupply Factors
Since you’ll be on the path for 2-3 weeks, you gained’t be capable to carry all of your meals in your pack. You’ll must cease and resupply a number of instances alongside the path; most individuals resupply 3-4 instances.
Usually talking, you resupply by mailing bins/buckets forward of time to both a submit workplace or a predetermined retailer/resort. Hiring a resupply service, shopping for merchandise at small shops (corresponding to Pink’s Meadows or Tuolumne Meadows), or getting a experience into a close-by city are additionally widespread choices. In case your resupply plan includes mailing packages, it’s worthwhile to ship them at the very least three weeks forward of your meant pickup date.
For the sake of this submit, we’ve outlined the most typical resupply factors for southbound hikers starting their hike from Glad Isles in Yosemite Valley. For those who’re a northbound hiker, these factors nonetheless apply, simply in reverse order.
Tuolumne Meadows Retailer (mile 24)
The primary resupply level for a lot of southbounders who start their hike in Yosemite Valley is on the well-stocked Tuolumne Meadows Retailer. It’s set as much as serve JMT vacationers and is open as soon as the primary hikers hit the path. Whereas many individuals choose up a pre-sent bundle right here, seize a meal, or purchase resupply meals from the shop, there’s another choice as effectively. In case your transportation logistics enable and also you’re parking a automobile on the terminus and touring northbound to start your hike, you may drop a sealed and labeled resupply field off within the hiker’s field close to the Ranger’s Station or on the TM Retailer (advisable).
Although a resupply at mile 24 could seem foolish, the climb out of the Yosemite Valley is intense, particularly in case you opted to climb Half Dome. Each pound off your again issues. You’ll be passing by Tuolumne Meadows in any case, so in case you can logistically swing it, why not?
For those who’re mountain climbing early or late within the season, we advocate calling the shop (209-372-8428) to examine hours and choices. The Tuolumne Meadows Submit Workplace is situated in the identical constructing as the shop and grill. It may be reached at 209-372-8236. They’ll maintain your bundle for no cost. For those who’re sending a resupply bundle, mail packages to:
Pink’s Meadow Resort (mile 60)
Only one/4 mile off the JMT, the Pink’s Meadow Resort is a logical place to cease on your second resupply. You might have the choice of mailing a bundle right here for a small payment or there’s additionally a small retailer with restricted meals choices, paid showers, lodging, a backpacker’s campground, and the Mule Home Cafe, which serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For those who’re mountain climbing early or late within the season, we advocate calling them (760-934-2345) to examine availability. For those who’re sending a resupply, mail packages to:
