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sterling98
04-13-2012, 21:42
I was at Maupin Field Shelter for a quick overnight the other week. My question is this -- how do people possible put their food on the bear poles? Maybe I'm missing something or just really short and weak but I couldn't get it all the way up there. Do you throw your rope over like on a tree? I ended up just putting my food in a tree, but does anyone have any tips or suggestions. Besides reaching it in the first place, trying to balance the 20 pound steel poll plus several pounds of food is a whole other challenge!

Thenixon
04-13-2012, 22:19
I almost cast myself off a cliff getting my food up the pole at Watuga Lake, so I guess I'd suggest staying sober, first of all. After that, get someone stronger and taller to help, have a spotter, and accept that the food bag may drop a time or two.