Support me!
Food is a big issue on trail. Food = Calories = Energy = very muuuuch needed. Everyday your body needs about 4'000 calories to keep up with the daily challenges of hiking. But food means also extra weight. Food can be purchased around every 5 to 7 days in small towns or petrol shops. Yes you got it, this is not a gourmet hike (sadly!).
I have already been asked several times if it is possible to send me a food box on trail. Yes, it is! Below you can find addresses where food boxes can be send to. However, if you wish to send me a food box, please contact me in advance so we can agree on the best location.
Now, how can I do it?
Go and see Triple Crown Outfitters. On Triple Crown Outfitters you can purchase thru-hiker specific items and food online and pay via credit card. They will send the parcel directly to the trail designated location.
Next to the Triple Crown Outfitters, also REI (the american version of our Transa), sells food and much more online. REI stands for an expentional shipping and customer service and most hikers are very thankful for REI and their services while being on Trail!
Note: ETA stands for "Estimated Time of Arrival".
Shipping Addresses
Nicole Stalder
CDT Hiker, ETA mm/dd
c/o General Delivery
500 N Hudson St
Silver City,
NM 88061-9998
Nicole Stalder
CDT Hiker, ETA mm/dd
C/O Doc Campbell’s Post
3796 Highway 15
Mimbres, NM 88049
Nicole Stadler (UPS ONLY)
CDT Hiker, ETA mm/dd
c/o The Toaster House
19 South Pie Town Rd.
Pie Town, NM 87827
Nicole Stadler (UPS ONLY)
CDT Hiker, ETA mm/dd
c/o Ghost Ranch
280 Private Drive 1708
Abiquiu, NM 87510
Nicole Stadler (UPS ONLY)
Nicole Stadler, ETA mm/dd
c/o Monarch Crest Store
24500 Hwy 50W
Salida, CO 81201
Twin Lakes General Store
ATTN: Nicole Stadler
6451 E Hwy 82
Twin Lakes, CO 81251
Please hold for CDT Hiker, ETA mm/dd.
Twin Lakes General Store
ATTN: Nicole Stadler
6451 E Hwy 82
Twin Lakes, CO 81251
Please hold for CDT Hiker, ETA mm/dd
Nicole Stadler
CDT Hiker, ETA mm/dd
622 McCaffrey Ave
Encampment, WY 82325
Nicole Stadler
c/o Friends of South Pass City
125 South Pass Main
South Pass City, WY 82520
Please hold for CDT Hiker. ETA: mm/dd
Nicole Stadler
C/O Brooks Lake Lodge
458 Brooks Lake Road
Dubois, WY 82513-9731
Please hold for CDT Hiker, ETA:
Nicole Stadler
C/O General Delivery
1000 Old Faithful
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Please hold for CDT Hiker, ETA:
Nicole Stadler
c/o Darwin and Shelly Heckman
422 County Line Road
Fairfield, MT 59436
Please hold for CDT Hiker, ETA:
Tips to put in the Resupply Box
What I like for breakfast:
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Mountain House Biscuits & Gravy
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Mountain House Scrambled Eggs with Bacon
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Mountain House Spicy Southwest Style Skillet
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KIND Healthy Grains Granola Clusters, Dark Chocolate with Whole Grains
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KIND Healthy Grains Granola Clusters, Vanilla Blueberry with Flax Seeds
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KIND Healthy Grains Granola, Oats & Honey with Toasted Coconut
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KIND Healthy Grains Granola Clusters, Peanut Butter Whole Grain
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KIND Healthy Grains Granola Clusters, Vanilla Blueberry with Flax Seeds
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Backpacker's Pantry Rocky Mountain Scramble
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Any of the Trail Butter such as dark chocolat & coffee
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Greenbelly Meal2Go Dark Chocolate/Banana
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Greenbelly Meal2Go Mango/Cashew/Coconut
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Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Packet
What I like for snaks:
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Snickers
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M&m's
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Greenbelly Meal2Go Dark Chocolate/Banana
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Greenbelly Meal2Go Mango/Cashew/Coconut
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CLIF Bars
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ProBar
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Lenny and Larry's Complete Cookie Double
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Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
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Chips and Crackers
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Nuts & Trail mix
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Granola Bars
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Jack Link's Beef Jerky Sweet & Hot
What I like for lunch / dinner:
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Ramen noodles
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Knorr Pasta Sidess Parmesan
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Knorr Pasta Sides Alfredo Broccoli
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Backpacker's Pantry Lasagna
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Backpacker's Pantry Pad Thai with Chicken (one of my favourites)
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Backpacker's Pantry Sweet & Sour Rice and Chicken
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Backpacker's Pantry Shepherd's Potato Stew w/ Beef
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Mountain House Classic Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
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Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce (one of my favourites)
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Mountain House Chicken Fajita Bowl
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Idahoan Mashed Potatoes
Other stuff:
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Small Conditioner
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Small Shampoo
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Small Toothpaste
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Disposable razor
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Wet Wipes
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Lip Balm
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Hand sanitizer
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Adventure Medical Kits GlacierGel Blister and Burn Dressing
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NUUN Electrolyte Drink Tabs / Gatorade / Propel Electorlyte Powder
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Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System 1.0L
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Notebook
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BIC Pens Tabs
More interesting tips can be found here