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Posted by Phil R on October 24, 2009, 9:10:00, in reply to "Bear Canisters"
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I favor bear canisters, but I have used two other systems besides steel bear boxes that were effective:
Philmont Scout Ranch (very dense bear population) - Bear cables strung very high between trees. Use ropes and bags. Easier than counterbalancing. Not intrusive.
Canadian Rockies - Away from camps there are poles with cables that work like a flag pole. Hoist your food sack up a cable. Nice thing is that it is away from camp. Alternative to bear boxes.
Like I said, I think canisters are the best overall option. As far as bear boxes are concerned, I have no objection after using them all over the Sierras.
--Previous Message--
: From Halfway Camp CLOSURE thread
: below.
: Seems like most everyone here is in
: favor of a bear canister requirement
: for the SGW. The requirement is
: currently being discussed by local
: Forest Service officials. However,
: the FS system is usually reluctant
: to impose additional requirements
: and restrictions on the public
: without a very strong need and a
: voiced desire by the public. We all
: know there would be a few who
: complain about having to buy or rent
: a canister.
: And instituting such a requirement
: involves a considerable amount of
: time, red tape, and many levels of
: review and approval. Also, FS
: workload is overflowing and
: priorities have to be set. We can
: help them be aware of the public
: desire and set those priorities by
: simply sending a short polite note
: about our desire for a bear canister
: requirement, letter or post card, to
: Forest Supervisor's Office,
: 602 South Tippecanoe Avenue,
: San Bernardino, CA 92408. Mine is on
: it's way.
:
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