[pct-l] Bear Spray

[Jeffrey Olson]

Count yourself lucky if you see a bear - especially in those places they 
are hunted (which is most of the trail).  On a SOBO in early June one 
year I saw eight between the border and Snoqualmie Pass. Four of them 
never saw me and I just watched them eat.  The other four saw me and 
vanished just as I noticed them.  There's no need for bear spray IMHO on 
the PCT.

Jeff...

On 2/19/2016 9:16 PM, Andrea Dinsmore wrote:
> In 15 years of dealing with PCT hikers I don't think I've ever heard of
> anyone feeling the need to protect themselves from a bear with anything. On
> the lighter side.... if you piss him off....can you run faster than him ??
> Or at least faster than the other hiker you are with ?? We live in bear
> country here in Washington. Seen them in our mt home yard and they really
> don't care to be around humans.
>
> Everyone has their own story.
> On Feb 19, 2016 6:30 PM, <rosiesbirds at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi-
>> Do people have an opinion on whether or not bear spray is a necessary
>> carry? Seems to be mixed online. Don't really feel like hauling that giant
>> bottle around, and I know I can't take it on the plane...but some folks say
>> it's essential.
>> Thanks all :)
>>
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