[pct-l] Bear Canisters on the PCT - FYI

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

I don't know if it has been mentioned in light of using a bear canister, but 
for us having them gave us tremendous peace of mind knowing that Mr. Bear 
wasn't going to rip into our packs at night! Also, it serves as an excellent 
stool, short tabletop, laundry tub, and water bucket, to name a few.

Would I use one whenever in bear country? Absolutely (but, then, I carry a 
"big-trucker" external frame pack and don't even know the thing is there!)



"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
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South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
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Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 12:40 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Bear Canisters on the PCT - FYI


> FYI in planning a PCT thru-hike...
>
> The only areas on the PCT which currently have bear canisters 'required'
> are in the CA Sierra - and in case you're wondering exactly where 
> canisters
> are 'required', see <http://sierrawild.gov/bears/food-storage-map>.
>
> For a PCT mileage breakdown of the 'required' areas, plus more bear 
> canister
> info, see the FAQs at <http://postholer.com/faq.php#Canister>...
> I'll be updating all the bear canister links & info within the next 
> month...
>
> Sierra food storage lockers ('bear boxes') along with the PCT trace can be 
> seen
> at <http://postholer.com/gmap/gmap.php?trail_id=1&markertype=13>.
> Please note the lack of bear boxes on the PCT in the Yosemite backcountry 
> (in
> Yosemite canisters are required in all of the backcountry)...
> There are no bear boxes from Agnew Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows (28 miles) 
> and
> only one set ~6 miles N of Tuolumne Meadows at Glen Aulin - so one has at 
> least
> 50 miles from Glen Aulin to Dorothy Lake Pass (northern Yosemite 
> boundary), or
> 56 miles from Tuolumne Meadows until out of the park...
> Hanging food in the Sierra is only 'legal' outside of the canister 
> required areas,
> but then only if done properly (10' out from tree trunk & 15' off the 
> ground)...
>
> Hope this helps in your PCT planning!
>
> Happy trails!!!
> Jim (PITA)
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