[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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