[pct-l] new thru-hiker bear question

[reynolds@xxxxxxxx (Reynolds, WT)]

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Sly-

I agree that a thruhiker [not me] can reach Red's Meadow from before Tully
Hole and reach Donahue pass from Agnew meadow thus not camping in the bear
canister zone. On the other hand what is the big deal of carrying an extra 1
pound 12 ounces for 100 of a 2700 mile trip? That's more foolish.

In general the extended hiking range of a thruhiker allows him/her to
rationally and logically, if not legally, plan the hike thru bear territory
to avoid bear activity.

Therefore, sleeping with your food is a crutch for those thruhikers who can
but will not protect the safety of the rest of us.

If I had my way I would hand out jail terms for thruhikers sleeping with
their food but let slide the thruhiker who stealth camps and simply hangs
his/her food bag from a convient bush. If the bear comes the thruhiker's
haking range allows a quick resupply.


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From: Slyatpct@aol.com [mailto:Slyatpct@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 5:55 PM
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Subject: Re: [pct-l] new thru-hiker bear question


In a message dated 2/9/2003 8:35:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,
reynolds@ilan.com writes:



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.




That's foolish.  You (well, maybe not you) could easily hike from VVR to
Reds Meadow (which had/has bear boxes) to some point beyond Donahue Pass.

Where have they removed the bear boxes or implemented bear cannister
requirements since '99 that a thru-hiker can't reach?

Sly