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<DIV>Radar makes an excellent point about timing. </DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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. </DIV>
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<DIV>Wandering Bob</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [pct-l] resupply Muir v.
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<DIV><BR></DIV>One thing to keep in mind that it is possible for thu-hikers to
get <BR>to Red's Meadow before the store is open or fully stocked for
the <BR>season. I know that in 2004 we got there only a few days
after they <BR>opened (June 20) and that was a low snow
year.<BR><BR>Mammoth Lakes is one of the few trail towns with a
full-service <BR>outfitter. It is a good stop to consider if you
need to swap out or <BR>replace
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