[pct-l] Re: Bears in general, (not canisters):)

[Slyatpct@xxxxxxx (Slyatpct@xxxxxxx)]

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In a message dated 2/10/2003 6:46:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
pcnst2@oakapple.net writes:

> By the way, a few grizzlies have immigrated illegally into the Pasayten
> from BC, but so far I haven't heard of any unfortunate incidents involving
> PCT hikers.
>

I under the impression Griz may be less of a problem than black bears, unless
you run into them with cubs.

For what it's worth, I used the same techniques in griz country, sleep with
my food unless it was mandated.

YMMV

Sly