[pct-l] Yellow jackets and EpiPens on the PCT

[Jim & Jane Moody]

IIRC, there was a warning sign made of sticks about "bees" on the Trail north of Burney Falls this summer.  The warning was for a ground nest, which I assumed was yellow jackets.  Did not see any insects, but the hole had been plugged with a rock.  Yellow jackets are definitely out there.  Be forewarned. 

Mango 



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From: "Don Jack" <donaldjack at verizon.net> 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Sunday, September 9, 2012 7:50:10 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] Yellow jackets and EpiPens on the PCT 

About two years ago I was stung 6 times by yellow jackets who had 
established a nest in my front yard. The stings were painful but that was 
about it. Two months later I was stung 3 more times. That second incident 
resulted in a severe allergic reaction and I now carry an Epipen with me as 
a result. The yellow jacket nest was also removed shortly after that (so 
much for "live and let live" ). 

  

I'm currently doing the planning for a possible PCT hike in 2013. I've 
continued to do hiking, backpacking, trail work, etc. during the last two 
years but always carry the EpiPen and back off if I think that I've gotten 
close to a nest. This approach has been successful so far. 

  

I'd be interested in any wisdom that people on the list can provide on 
yellow jackets on the PCT; e.g. which sections are more likely for 
encounters,  strategies for replacing Epipens, etc. 

  

Thanks. 

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