RENOVATION OF BASE CAMP

During the winter of 2018, the Aramark Construction Services team supported the partial interior remodel of the historic Yosemite Lodge food court renamed, Base Camp. This remodel included, dining accommodations and new serving line with display kitchen located directly behind. All interior finishes on floors, walls and ceilings were refreshed with reclaimed or new materials to meet the exacting standards of this historic landmark while modernizing the server line to better accommodate guests. Updated recycle/sorting station to better facilitate Yosemite’s zero landfill initiative.

In addition, Aramark pioneered another project in same facility that created the first fully licensed Starbucks in a National Park. The space 1200 SF of FOH and BOH space which achieved LEED silver standards and officially certified on April 5th, 2018.

This building is on the National Historic Registry, meaning all changes had to meet strict guidelines to maintain the historic fabric of the building. Yosemite is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This remote location requires at least a 2 hour drive for contractors and materials to reach the jobsite. Additionally, this location deals with long lines at the entrance gates, extreme weather changes year round and road closures. All major construction projects in Yosemite National Park are done during the winter season when guest occupancy is at its lowest.