enyapjr
10-27-2010, 15:25
The only areas on the PCT which currently have bear canisters 'required' are in the CA Sierra - and in case you're wondering exactly where canisters are 'required', see this map (http://sierrawild.gov/bears/food-storage-map).
For a PCT mileage breakdown of the 'required' areas, plus more bear canister info, see the FAQs here (http://postholer.com/faq.php#Canister)... I'll be updating all the bear canister links & info within the next month...
Sierra food storage lockers ('bear boxes') and PCT trace can be seen here (http://postholer.com/gmap/gmap.php?trail_id=1&markertype=13).
Please note the lack of bear boxes on the PCT in the Yosemite backcountry (in Yosemite canisters are required in all of the backcountry)...
There are no bear boxes from Agnew Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows (28 miles) and only one set ~6 miles N of Tuolumne Meadows at Glen Aulin - so one has at least 50 miles from Glen Aulin to Dorothy Lake Pass (northern Yosemite boundary), or 56 miles from Tuolumne Meadows until out of the park...
Hanging food in the Sierra is only 'legal' outside of the canister required areas, but then only if done properly (10' out from tree trunk & 15' off the ground)...
Hope this helps in your planning a PCT thru-hike!
Happy trails!!!
Jim (PITA)
For a PCT mileage breakdown of the 'required' areas, plus more bear canister info, see the FAQs here (http://postholer.com/faq.php#Canister)... I'll be updating all the bear canister links & info within the next month...
Sierra food storage lockers ('bear boxes') and PCT trace can be seen here (http://postholer.com/gmap/gmap.php?trail_id=1&markertype=13).
Please note the lack of bear boxes on the PCT in the Yosemite backcountry (in Yosemite canisters are required in all of the backcountry)...
There are no bear boxes from Agnew Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows (28 miles) and only one set ~6 miles N of Tuolumne Meadows at Glen Aulin - so one has at least 50 miles from Glen Aulin to Dorothy Lake Pass (northern Yosemite boundary), or 56 miles from Tuolumne Meadows until out of the park...
Hanging food in the Sierra is only 'legal' outside of the canister required areas, but then only if done properly (10' out from tree trunk & 15' off the ground)...
Hope this helps in your planning a PCT thru-hike!
Happy trails!!!
Jim (PITA)