[pct-l] new thru-hiker bear question

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Sly-
No it is not possible legally. You cannot enter Inyo National Forest between
Tully Hole [south of Red's Meadow] and Donahue Pass without a bear canister.
I suspect that this order is poorly worded because it is probably based on a
"proper food storage" rule. However, that is how it is worded.

Inyo has removed bear boxes because too many backpackers use them as trash
bins. Yosemite only uses them in a few spots for the same reason.

Tom

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From: Slyatpct@aol.com [mailto:Slyatpct@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 5:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [pct-l] new thru-hiker bear question


In a message dated 2/9/2003 7:17:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
reynolds@ilan.com writes:



My plan would insure that thruhikers without canisters would get tickets.
And, as you know, I am relentless at seeing my plans coming to fruition.




Tickets for what?  Isn't it possible to get legally through the Sierras
without a bear cannister.  Unless they've taken out the bear boxes since
I've been there I don't recall ever breaking the law except possibly in
northern Yosemite when I didn't have a rope to counter balance as suggested
or requested by the backcountry ranger.

Sly