Mt Whitney Zone
Posted By: thenine bear cannisters on MR - 04/01/10 08:05 PM
According to the map in the link below, bear canisters are not required on the Mountaineer's Route. Should I bring one anyway or is it fairly safe to go without it?

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/recreation/wild/bearmaps/food-storage-whitney.jpg
Posted By: Steve C Re: bear cannisters on MR - 04/02/10 05:36 AM
I don't believe there has ever been a bear encounter on the North Fork. However, I recall a few reports of food being taken, by ravens or marmots or even a fischer. If I were camping on the North Fork, I would take one.
Posted By: MooseTracks Re: bear cannisters on MR - 04/02/10 03:34 PM
Last time I checked, the bears were pretty free to wander wherever they wanted on the mountain. While more likely (perhaps) to get things stolen by the marmots and ravens, it's not inconceivable that the bears could wander up the MR.

Take a can.
Posted By: + @ti2d Re: bear cannisters on MR - 04/02/10 06:26 PM
Motion carries...

Take the bear canister.

Have fun.
Posted By: thenine Re: bear cannisters on MR - 04/03/10 04:04 AM
fair enough.... it makes the cut.

Thanks all
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