Resupply Factors
Since you’ll be on the path for 2-3 weeks, you gained’t have the ability to carry all of your meals in your pack. You’ll have to cease and resupply a number of instances alongside the path; most individuals resupply 3-4 instances.
Typically talking, you resupply by mailing containers/buckets forward of time to both a publish workplace or a predetermined retailer/lodge. Hiring a resupply service, shopping for merchandise at small shops (akin to Purple’s Meadows or Tuolumne Meadows), or getting a experience into a close-by city are additionally widespread choices. In case your resupply plan entails mailing packages, you must ship them no less than three weeks forward of your meant pickup date.
For the sake of this publish, we’ve outlined the commonest resupply factors for southbound hikers starting their hike from Glad Isles in Yosemite Valley. In case you’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 may be an alternative choice as properly. In case your transportation logistics permit and also you’re parking a automotive on the terminus and touring northbound to start your hike, you’ll be able to drop a sealed and labeled resupply field off within the hiker’s field close to the Ranger’s Station or on the TM Retailer (really helpful).
Although a resupply at mile 24 could appear 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 means of Tuolumne Meadows in any case, so in case you can logistically swing it, why not?
In case you’re mountain climbing early or late within the season, we suggest calling the shop (209-372-8428) to verify hours and choices. The Tuolumne Meadows Put up Workplace is positioned 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. In case you’re sending a resupply bundle, mail packages to:
Purple’s Meadow Resort (mile 60)
Just one/4 mile off the JMT, the Purple’s Meadow Resort is a logical place to cease in your second resupply. You will have the choice of mailing a bundle right here for a small price 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. In case you’re mountain climbing early or late within the season, we suggest calling them (760-934-2345) to verify availability. In case you’re sending a resupply, mail packages to: