[pct-l] Muir Trail Ranch

[Melanie Clarke]

Hello Pamela,

Yes, those 5-gallon orange buckets will work just fine for a food drop at
Muir Ranch.  Since the price is the same, send the biggest bucket you can.
It is expensive but they are very organized and it's a convenient halfway
point between Kennedy Meadows and Yosemite.  There aren't many other good
resupply options for about 215 miles.  Please note though, they don't open
if there is too much snow in the Sierras.  They may not be open if you
start hiking the PCT too early.  They make no guarantees when they will
open as it is based on the snow levels.  Maybe you can give them a call
when you are in Wrightwood or Agua Dulce to see if they're open.  Maybe you
can send your Wrightwood or Agua Dulce food drop in a bucket and use it to
forward some food to Muir Ranch if they are open.

I hiked the JMT in August and there was a lot of food in the hiker box,
LOTS!!!  I regretted paying the fee as it seemed like I could have gotten
enough free food.  However, there may not be a lot of extra food when the
PCT herd goes through in June.

Good Luck

On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 7:03 AM, Pamela Bryant <pambryant58 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello fellow hikers, I would be interested in hearing your stories of your
> resupply experience at Muir Trail Ranch in the Sierras. We are considering
> resupplying there. I know there are other resupply areas near Muir Ranch
> too.
>
> What little I know is that Muir Trail Ranch charges $75. And it has to be
> packed in a bucket.
>
> Question #1. What buckets have you used like from Home Depot or . . . .
> Are there different sizes. And what are some things/tips I should keep in
> mind when packing the bucket. Any info would be welcome and appreciated,
> even if it was in 2000, etc.
>
> Question #2. Also if you used a Satellite Phone there, what brand of phone
> was it and how was your reception?
>
> Please reply through list or off line. Thank you!
>
> Mucho Gracias, Pam Bryant (trooper-Section hiker)
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