[CMCEmail] Bear locker changes

CMCEmail@Californiamountaineer.com cmcemail at californiamountaineer.com
Wed Sep 5 19:53:37 EDT 2012


Thanks for taking the time to write and let us know. It will definetely
impact my decisions going forward.

On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 2:39 PM, CMCEmail at Californiamountaineer.com <
cmcemail at californiamountaineer.com> wrote:


> I wanted to let everyone know about some changes that have taken place

> that may affect you in your backcountry travels.

>

> I've just returned from an 8 day backpack trip from Onion Valley to South

> Lake. We had an excellent trip and also learned a few things it would have

> been nice to know prior to our departure!

>

> On our first night we ran into a locked bear locker at Kearsarge Lakes.

> We had planned to use the bear lockers and planned our first few days based

> on their location. A ranger came by later that evening and we were offered

> an explanation.

>

> Apparently many, if not ALL, bear lockers, not on the John Muir Trail,

> have been locked and may be removed completely in the future. This is for

> several reasons;

> - JMT/PCT hikers had been using/abusing them for food drops. Getting food

> dropped off prematurely or even cancelling their trips after the food had

> been dropped.

> - People had been leaving garbage in them which became a source of odor.

> - Last but not least, the NPS is currently being sued for using these bear

> lockers as they are considered an addition to the wilderness

>

> At this time bear lockers on the JMT have apparently not been affected.

> Not to say they won't be in the future. My guess is pending the outcome of

> the lawsuit they would ALL be affected one way or another.

>

> If you, like I, had been planning to use the bear lockers as a supplement

> to a bear can this change could leave you in an interesting position! Safe

> food storage may not be available!

>

> Be aware!!

>

> Paul Morash

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