[pct-l] Section L anyone?

[Edward Anderson]

Hi Lucy,

I rode my Arabian horse through that section while compleating my solo ride from 
Mexico to Monument 78 last year.  After reaching the border I turned around and 
rode back to Mazama, where I had last parked my rig.  I saw lots of bear sign in 
some areas - especially near my camp next to a meadow east of Hopkins Pass. 
There are some Grizzleys in that area that have found thier way down from 
Canada.  I had no problems.  I stored all of my food and my horses food in 
OP-SAKS. They are very effective in containing food smells.  I also kept a clean 
camp and used "bear charms" (moth balls in cotton tobacco sacks) as a repellent. 
I have used mothballs in bear country for over 20 years now. I am confident 
that  bears dislike that smell and stay away from it.. I noticed hikers hanging 
thier food sacks high in trees.  I just leaned my OP-SAKS against the base of 
trees and surrounded them with the mothball sacks. I also surrounded my tent.

Hope you found someone to hike with and were able to complete your hike. 

MendoRider  



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From: Lucy Jayne <lalenyajayne at aim.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 3:15:42 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Section L anyone?

Bailed after short solo between Manning Park and Hart's Pass. Halfway through 
hike, encountered bear near Rocky Pass. Northern third of section covered in 
bear scat and treks with a night time visit at Castle Pass camp. Looking for 
fellow sobo to join after bear scare. Wishing to continue south with another 
heading through soon. Thanks for updates ahead too. Lucy

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