[pct-l] When will I need a Bear canister

[Bob Bankhead]

True enough, Gary. And I submit that even more important than that - the
bears cannot read maps showing the limits of canister-required zones.


"Not Required" does not in any manner equate to "Not Needed".


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Subject: Re: [pct-l] When will I need a Bear canister

 On 12/25/13, Bob Bankhead wrote:

The canister is required as soon as you cross the northern boundary of
Yosemite National Park. Unless you're doing 30+ mile days, you can't make it
from there to Tuolumne Meadows (where you can get a rental) in a single day
of hiking - and the rangers know that.
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More importantly, the bears know it.

Gary