[pct-l] Where are the bears?

[Bob Bankhead]

The PCT passes through seven national parks:

Sequoia NP...................CA
Kings Canyon NP..........CA
Yosemite NP.................CA
Lassen Volcanic NP.....CA
Crater Lake NP..............OR
Mount Rainier NP..........WA
North Cascades NP......WA

You have the info for the first three plus the adjoining Inyo National Forest.

Check the websites for the remaining NPs for their latest food storage requirements. A quick check revealed none of the remaining four mandate bear canisters, although North Cascades NP does list them as one of the approved and mandatory food storage methods.

Crater Lake:
http://www.nps.gov/crla/

Mount Rainier:
http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/wilderness-guidelines-and-regulations.htm

North Cascades:
http://www.north.cascades.national-park.com/camping.htm#bear



> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net 
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 8:23 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Where are the bears?
> 
> So, where exactly is it neccessary to carry a bear canister?  
> I haven't found any resources that will just come out and say 
> it.  Anyone out there that would be so kind as to post the 
> sections where a bear can is required would be greatly 
> appreciated (that will save me the excruciating task of 
> asking every park I'll be passing through).