[Cdt-l] Bear Spray

Mon Jul 26 11:24:30 CDT 2010

According to the Glacier NP website "Backpacking and Bears Bear Spray.
Canadian Customs will allow the importation of USEPA-approved bear spray
into Canada."  

Anneliese Ring
Volunteer Information Assistant
Continental Divide Trail Alliance
1200 Arapahoe St
Golden, CO 80401
Phone 303-278-3177 Ext 301
Fax 303-278-4838
email:anneliese at cdtrail.org
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Today's Topics:

   1. Brooks Lake Lodge (Matthew Edwards)
   2. Bear Pepper Spray and Canada (Matthew Edwards)
   3.  Bear Pepper Spray and Canada (Frank Gilliland)
   4. Big Sandy Lodge - No More "Drop-Offs" (Rich Brown)
   5. Re: Big Sandy Lodge - No More "Drop-Offs" (Sly)
   6. J. Ley WY10 Sheridan Pass (Matthew Edwards)
   7. Re: J. Ley WY10 Sheridan Pass (Doug & Sue)

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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:01:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: Matthew Edwards <hetchhetchyman at aol.com>
Subject: [Cdt-l] Brooks Lake Lodge
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Hi Sage!
I just got a signal and saw your post. I am just a day from Brooks
myself. I sent a box there from Rawlins and a section hiker I passed
today called me by name! He said the folks at Brooks had my package and
thought he was me.
Anyhow he said they were super friendly and even offered to take his
hiker garbage.
I know when I called them from Rawlins the lady was super nice and very
willing to hold our resupply boxes.
Anyhow, Cheers-Iceaxe

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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:08:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: Matthew Edwards <hetchhetchyman at aol.com>
Subject: [Cdt-l] Bear Pepper Spray and Canada
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Hey Y'all!
So I caved in and bought a 7 oz  Can of Bear Pepper Spray. What the heck
am I supposed to do with it when I reach Canada?
I know I can't fly home with it so once my hike is over it becomes
useless to me.
Is there a place to donate this thing at the border.. Perhaps just hand
it off to another hiker or the rangers there?
Just curious if anyone knows, can find out, or had any experience with
this issue.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Cheers-Iceaxe

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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:13:49 -0600
From: Frank Gilliland <frankgilliland at comcast.net>
Subject: [Cdt-l]  Bear Pepper Spray and Canada
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I got lucky and got a ride from a Forest Service Employee.  He gladly
took the spray.  I gave it to him when I was outside of Griz Land.

I would imagine that even a "Parks" Employee would take it off your
hands.

It was real strange seeing average park visitors walking around with
their canisters strapped to their hips.

StarMan
Frank Gilliland

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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:13:16 -0600
From: Rich Brown <rkb1818 at hotmail.com>
Subject: [Cdt-l] Big Sandy Lodge - No More "Drop-Offs"
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Hello all,

The website for Big Sandy Lodge (at the south end of the Wind River
Range) announces that

they no longer accept "drop-offs" for CDT hikers.  Contact them for
clarification.

http://www.big-sandy-lodge.com/

Regards,

Rich Brown

CDT Wannabe (2011)

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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:48:14 -0700
From: Sly <hikertrash at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] Big Sandy Lodge - No More "Drop-Offs"
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  Odd language.  Since the website no longer mentions "mail drops" 
perhaps this is what they meant.  I wonder if they accept packages for 
"guests"?  Logistically, I thought it to be a great spot and the 
breakfast well worth it.

Sly

On 7/19/2010 8:13 PM, Rich Brown wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> The website for Big Sandy Lodge (at the south end of the Wind River 
> Range) announces that
> they no longer accept "drop-offs" for CDT hikers.  Contact them for 
> clarification.
>
> http://www.big-sandy-lodge.com/
>
> Regards,
>
> Rich Brown
> CDT Wannabe (2011)
>
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:02:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: Matthew Edwards <hetchhetchyman at aol.com>
Subject: [Cdt-l] J. Ley WY10 Sheridan Pass
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This is not a complaint. If I were a whiner I would not be out here. I
just want to let my fellow map and compass CDT'er buddies know that the
CDT in the Sheridan Pass area is a piece of work.
As per Jonathan Ley there are CDT markers that are actually marking
snowmobile trails instead of our route.
I know you don't need my help to get through but I just want to give you
notice that it really is true.
Luckily I saved a bit of my sense of humor for this morning!
Hey, it's the CDT!
Embrace the meaningless route markings!
Wait.. I can hear music.. I think it's the theme song to  Monty Python
playing in the distance.
Cheers-Iceaxe
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:29:38 -0400
From: "Doug & Sue" <doug-sue71 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Cdt-l] J. Ley WY10 Sheridan Pass
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Matthew, You go, Man!!  I love following your posts. The emphasis on
cancer 
reseach is greatly appreciated, too.  I am identifying with this hike
more 
with every post you make.
Kill cancer- Hike the CDT!!  I love it.

-Trew

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Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:02 AM
Subject: [Cdt-l] J. Ley WY10 Sheridan Pass

> This is not a complaint. If I were a whiner I would not be out here. I

> just want to let my fellow map and compass CDT'er buddies know that
the 
> CDT in the Sheridan Pass area is a piece of work.
> As per Jonathan Ley there are CDT markers that are actually marking 
> snowmobile trails instead of our route.
> I know you don't need my help to get through but I just want to give
you 
> notice that it really is true.
> Luckily I saved a bit of my sense of humor for this morning!
> Hey, it's the CDT!
> Embrace the meaningless route markings!
> Wait.. I can hear music.. I think it's the theme song to  Monty Python

> playing in the distance.
> Cheers-Iceaxe
> HikeStrong2010.com Benefits Cancer Research
> Sent from the CDT with my Peek
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