I'm a bit confused about Kings Canyon's bear requirements. I am doing a loop hike of Humphreys basin to Evolution basin, starting near Sabrina Lake. According to this:
http://www.sierrawildbear.gov/foodstorage/foodstoragemap.htm
Canisters are only required in the Bishop Pass and North Palisade areas. But so long as I can hike this area in a single day, I don't need a canister, correct? Or is simply being in the area a requirement? Also, this map was last updated in Spring 2008.
I called the White Mtn Ranger station and the person I spoke with said I would need a canister so long I was in King's Canyon. As far as I know this is not a requirement, but rather part of their new 'strongly recommended' campaign.
I'm not about to brake any park rules, but at this point I don't think the canister is required. Anyone know otherwise?
