[pct-l] Food in the Sierras

[Gary Schenk]

On 4/21/2011 4:44 PM, Jason Moores wrote:
> I was told something similar last year by a ranger near Rock Creek, only to
> have another ranger demand to see my permit and can. When I explained what
> the previous ranger had told me I was told that I was misinformed. I guess
> it all depends on who you run into out there. Last year we ran into 4
> rangers before Yosemite, the year before, 6. I'd rather carry the canister,
> sleep soundly knowing that my food is protected and leave the legal minutia
> for another time.

The main thing is that it is not about protecting your food, it's about 
protecting the bear.

Gary