Mariposa • Gateway to Yosemite

Your Last Stop
Before Yosemite

Whether you're grabbing last-minute essentials or upgrading your kit, we've got you covered. Curated gear, local know-how, and the Switchback used gear exchange—all on your way to the park.

Switchback Gear Exchange

Streamline Your Gear.
Fuel Affordable Adventures.

Upgrade your setup without breaking the bank. The Switchback Gear Exchange connects buyers and sellers with high-quality, trail-ready equipment.

1

Bring It In

Drop off your clean, gently-used gear during shop hours. We'll assess condition and market value together.

2

We Price & Display

Your gear goes on the floor with quality used items from brands like Osprey, Patagonia, and Black Diamond.

3

You Get Paid

When it sells, you get up to 70%* as store credit toward new gear.

How Switchback Works

*70% consignment payout is a limited-time offer during program launch. Standard rate is 60%.

Trusted Gear

Brands We Carry

We partner with brands that share our values: quality construction, fair practices, and gear that lasts.

Plus access to 1,000+ brands through our distribution partners.

Yosemite Locals
Curated Selection
Honest Advice
Family-Owned
View from Clouds Rest overlooking Yosemite Valley

Local Knowledge

The Approach Difference

We're not a warehouse. We're not a chain. We're a family with 25 years experience hiking Yosemite trails who actually use the gear we sell.

  • Honest recommendations—we'll tell you what you don't need
  • Quality over quantity—fewer SKUs, better curation
Our Story

Find Us

Visit the Shop

Hours

Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Closed Sunday & Monday

Adventuring on a different schedule?
Text us—we'll help if we can.

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Location

5081 CA-140, Suite A
Mariposa, CA 95338

On Hwy 140, 45 min from Arch Rock Entrance

Easy parking in our lot or along CA-140—even for RVs & trailers.

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The Approach Trading Post storefront in Mariposa