[pct-l] A few quick questions- Scott's comment

[Ryan Christensen]

I have worked in Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon NP for eight years now. I am familiar with many, many stories of people being hurt by bears by sleeping in their food at both parks within the past eight years.  In one case the victim had to be helicoptered out to a hospital. Sleeping with your food is simply a stupid idea. 
   
  It not just a matter of your own safety that needs to be considered- its the bears and the safety of other hikers who will come behind you. A bear who gets human food further looses their fear of humans and become more aggressive in their efforts to get human food. 
   
  Basically, by sleeping with your food you are putting yourself, the bear, and other hikers in danger. Don't.
   
  ProDeal

stillroaming <pct at delnorteresort.com> wrote: 
  Oh, I'm quite serious. Further, while this behavior might seem absurd to 
you, *MANY* hikers employ this strategy successfully. What exactly do you 
think the ultra-light crowd does religiously? FedEx? And they certainly 
aren't the first and only.

Never would I recommend that someone sleep with their food. That is not what 
I'm suggesting. I'm pointing out to you this is a widely practiced technique 
used by many, for many decades, even in Yosemite (Lyell Canyon), where I had 
the experience of putting myself between a bear and my food bag.

As a hiker, you have to do what works for you and be responsible for that 
decision.

(I told you B. , someone will always get their panties in a wad :)

Scott

>>>>
I can't believe you are serious! I've read reports on trailjournals about 
bears ripping into tents on the JMT looking for foodbags that they could 
smell.
I also know it happens in Yosemite, because I work here and have seen it 
first hand.

I also understand that there are places along the PCT where you may be 
able to get away with sleeping with your food...but not in the Sierra!

Let's be careful with the flippant cracks - not everyone here knows about 
you.
Katy

stillroaming 
wrote:
No, that is an example of not defending your food properly. Had your 
food
bag been under your feet or head, I seriously doubt that would have
happened.
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