[pct-l] Food in the Sierras

[Kolby Kirk]

As they say in the Sierras, "A fed bear is a dead bear."

On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Gary Schenk <gwschenk at socal.rr.com> wrote:

> 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
>
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