[pct-l] 3rd Request to Post: Bear Activity on Oregon PCT?

[nbonazzoli at gmail.com]

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>> From: nbonazzoli at gmail.com
>> Date: February 18, 2013 3:14:07 PM PST
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Subject: Bear Activity on Oregon PCT?
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>> Hello! I am a new member of the PCT Listserve, and have the  
>> following question for those of you out there with much more  
>> experience than I
>> :-)
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>> I am planning to section hike the Oregon portion of the PCT  
>> beginning in August. I have heard conflicting opinions re: whether  
>> or not carrying a bear cannister or bear bag is necessary on this  
>> portion of the trail. I know that bears are plentiful on other  
>> Oregon trails such as the Lower Rogue River trail, however what is  
>> your experience with Oregon PCT? Would it be safe to sleep with my  
>> pack in my tent?
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>> A good friend of mine with extensive hiking experience did the  
>> trail in the 80's and was fine with the pack in her tent, but that  
>> was quite a while back, so I'm hoping for some up-to-date  
>> information.
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>> Thanks so much!
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>> Mystic Forest
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