[pct-l] bear canisters

[Jim Banks]

The bear canister requirement in Lassen is only if you camp in the backcountry.  Camping at Warner Valley campground is not backcountry.  So if you can hike the approximately 16 miles from Warner Valley campground to the northern boundary of the park in one day, you don't need a canister.  When there is no snow this is easy.  Current snow conditions may slow you down though.  You can rent canisters from the two park visitor centers, but neither are close to the trail.  If you have a canister you could ship it to Chester and pick it up there and then ship it home from Old Station.  Hitching into Chester is usually no problem.

I-Beam

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From: Pct-L [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Susan Virnig
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 11:28 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry net <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: [pct-l] bear canisters

First of all, because of the PCT-L, we actually received two very kind offers to shuttle us from Old Station to Belden!  Thanks, Lady Pegasus! (and thanks also to James).

Anyone have any advice on bear canisters?  Lassen NP is requiring them now and we’re taking a zero day by Drakesbad, so we will be camping at Warner Valley CG. I’m kinda bummed that we have to carry the canister for 90 miles, just because of one problem bear last year by Twin Lakes.

—Susan from Spokane
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