[pct-l] SEKI

[Jeffrey Olson]

Hi Joanne!

I read this to say that thru-hikers must use the bear boxes and don't 
have to carry bear containers if this is the plan. 

Jeff, just Jeff.  (Bond, James Bond)

JoAnn M. Michael wrote:
> These  regulations apply to *all* groups. Through hikers along the
> Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail with a valid wilderness
> permit must use portable, park approved, bear-proof food storage
> containers or camp at sites with food storage lockers and use the
> lockers. Hanging food (e.g. counterbalancing) in restricted areas is
> prohibited until snow prevents access to food storage lockers.
>
> What am I missing something? Doesn't that say they /must/ use them? 
> But, knowing me, I could be reading it wrong, some how. Enlighten me 
> please  :)
>  
> are we there yet