[pct-l] Bear Canister Necessary North of Tahoe For Me?

[Gary Wright]

On Jul 1, 2010, at 11:25 AM, Blanchard, Sym (GT&D) wrote:
> 
> I have already hiked the John Muir Trail three times with bear
> canisters.  I am now thinking of ditching the bear canister (and
> avoiding the authorities) for my hike later this month from Tahoe to
> Burney.
> 
> What do you think?  Is this a reasonably calculated risk or will I be in
> mortal danger?

I'm pretty sure the vast majority of thru-hikers ditch their canister
before or at Tahoe.  If you are in mortal danger at least you are in good
company.

As far as I know there are no regulations north of Tahoe that require
you to carry a canister.

Radar