It's not a well know fact about the can in winter.
It's from Dec. 15 to Mar. 30. And I couldn't find it so I
gave the wilderness center a call. There's some other
stipulations about not using the can but you are not w/i
those realms.
The ranger lady I talked to shares my passion about
winter camping (you'll find that a large number of
the rangers know how spectacular winter is in the sierra
and love it too if you ever ask them about it) and
she would be more than happy to talk to you.
Her name is Ray Santo. and you can call her at
2093720200 and follow the instructions to get ahold of
a ranger. Just leave a message and ask for her perhaps.

re the stove... no way I'd use canister.
white gas with a good base plate for winter is the way to go imo.

Since I think you are not doing this for quite some time
you got time to get some experience ... and find out
what you really are getting yourself into.

Good luck

Last edited by bill-e-g; 12/03/10 02:29 PM.