[pct-l] kennedy meadows

[CHUCK CHELIN]

Good afternoon, Randy,



The Kennedy Meadows General Store is a relatively small concern, and most of
their business supports the local population and some vehicle campers.  As a
result, their food offering not exactly ultralite, dense, and easy to pack –
particularly packed into a bear ‘can.  Much of their offering is canned,
packaged convenience meals, chips, pop, etc.



 Kennedy Meadows is also the functional gateway to the Sierras for hikers,
and as a result it is the most likely place to exchange desert gear for
mountain gear such as an ice axe, bear ‘can, traction aids, etc.  Except for
a few rare items that can be bummed from the hiker box, special gear isn’t
available.  That means most hikers receive a box with those items, as well
as a load of food for the next resupply segment.


Enjoy your planning,

Steel-Eye
Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT -- 1965
http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye

http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09


On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Randy Fitch <randy7j at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey i was wondering if Kennedy Meadows is a sufficient resupply, or should
> one have planned on mailing a resupply box there?
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