[pct-l] Bear canisters and duct tape

Jeffrey Olson jolson at olc.edu
Tue Jul 31 17:10:31 CDT 2012


Southbound in June - Bear season.  I saw eight bears in five sitings 
over four days in the snow and clouds in 2005 between the border and 
Harts Pass.  And you are LUCKY when you see one.  Just stand there and 
watch...

Jeff..

On 7/31/2012 2:50 PM, Ann Marie wrote:
> I've just completed my second JMT hike in 3 years. I've yet to see a bear or have one play with my bear canister.    I'm disappointed......      And NO, bears seen in campgrounds do not count (I haven't even seen one in one of those...............sigh........)
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> Count yourself extremely fortunate to see a bear in the wild. I'd give anything for a close up glimpse (okay.....30 or 40 or 50 feet away.....................)
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