Does anyone know what type of fresh backpacking food(i.e. food that can survive bear canisterization) is typically stocked in the stores at Tuolumne and Red’s Meadows? I’m hoping to pick up tortillas and apples on my way through but am willing to deviate depending on what’s available.
Snowball
Considering the size of the Tuolumne Meadows store it has a good selection of food. They usually have a small selection of fruit and are likely to have tortillas as well as various other bread.
I would not rely on being able to get exactly what you want as they can’t carry huge stocks. However, you should be able to get some fresh foods to keep some variety in your diet.
I don’t remember Red’s Meadow having such a good selection as Tuolumne but its a few yaers since I was in that store.
Phil B
don’t count on purchasing food for resupply at red’s meadow. they have close to nothing that you can use on trail. i was amazed. cans, bottles, etc. it seemed pretty silly to me, considering that they had the space and many hikers pass through, but still, their inventory was heavily geared towards car campers.
darren g
I agree with Phil and darren. I thought TM store was fantastic - gourmet herbed tortillas (wraps), fresh micro greens, tofu jerky, etc. Many good options. Conversely, the only thing I found worth buying at Red’s Meadow store was ibuprofen. If you’d like to resupply there, ante up the holding fee and send yourself a package, or plan to spend the money and time to catch the shuttle bus into Mammoth to shop.
Shelly Culbertson
I just finished my JMT hike and have the following comments:
Tuolomne Meadows; They have a large selection of Mountain House dinners, jerky, energy bars, breakfast bars, and other foods. They also sell socks and some other clothing items. I could have easily supplied here. (The burger at the “resturant” was a sad disappointment, however).
Red’s Meadow; They have a small selection of Mountain House dinners, jerky, energy bars, breakfast bars, etc. I would have been able to resupply there too. They also sell socks which was nice due to a campfire drying “accident” several days before. We had a great lunch and dinner at the cafe, but we left before breakfast was served. Pity.
VVR: No clue, we didn’t stop there as it was too close to Red’s Meadow for us.
MTR: They don’t sell food, but we could have bought some MTR socks. We did buy batteries ($1.50 ea) and denatured alchohol (20 cents per ounce). There were two couples who did a short stay there the night before and loved the whole experience (food, soft bed, hot spring access). Nice if you have the option ($125/night, includes dinner, breakfast and a sack lunch).
Snowball