[pct-l] resupply Muir v. VVR

[Bob Bankhead]

Radar makes an excellent point about timing. 

Will the Sierra snow levels delay the opening of the more isolated traditional re-supply points (Muir Trail Ranch, Vermillion Valley Resort, Red's Meadow)? It's far too soon to tell, but whoever is mailing out your re-supply packages should keep checking on their status as the shipping date nears. Personally, I'm planning to go out to Independence, or at least down to the Onion Valley Pack Station, for a re-supply.

FYI, It is a long, winding, up-hill climb out of Red's Meadow to the Mammoth Mtn ski area if the shuttle isn't running. As I  recall, there are no shoulders on that road either; really dangerous if vehicle traffic is present due to blind curves and the narrow road width. You can avoid most of the road walk by taking the PCT up to Agnew Meadows campground (you have to go there anyway unless you're taking the JMT route) and then out the 1/4 mile spur road to the main road.

I've stayed in Mammoth Lakes and agree with prior comments regarding the hotel costs and quality of the restaurants. That said, it is a full-service town, close to the trail, and has bus transportation to Reno, Tuolumne Meadows, and highway 395 readily available.    

Wandering Bob
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  Subject: Re: [pct-l] resupply Muir v. VVR


  One thing to keep in mind that it is possible for thu-hikers to get  
  to Red's Meadow before the store is open or fully stocked for the  
  season.  I know that in 2004 we got there only a few days after they  
  opened (June 20) and that was a low snow year.

  Mammoth Lakes is one of the few trail towns with a full-service  
  outfitter.  It is a good stop to consider if you need to swap out or  
  replace gear.


  Radar

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