[pct-l] OPsaks - was Re: Section L anyone?

[Jeffrey Olson]

I double opsaked food in the trunk of my  car and rodents ate through 
them.  I wouldn't trust them for anything important...

Jeffrey Olson
Martin, SD

On 8/19/2010 10:10 PM, Edward Anderson wrote:
> 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  
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> 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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