Bivouacs & provisionsPilgrims must make their own provisions for six cold meals to picnic: two each day, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Organizers supplement meals with hot soup in the evening, and hot water & bread with jam at breakfast. Pilgrims supply their own powdered coffee, hot chocolate, tea bags, instant hot breakfast cereal, as well as cups, plates, bowls, spoons et cetera at each meal.
Company volunteers help prepare bivouacs along the way. Wednesday & Thursday's privately-owned sites are equipped with running water, toilets, a few showers and wash basins, with remote electrical supply only.
Pilgrims may camp Friday evening at Fonda Shrine, but facilities are limited (and volunteers do not set up bivouac). Pilgrims may bunk-down in social hall, or drive themselves to local lodgings.