Food options for black bear country?

[Pamhikes]

• I am unsure if I should pack food different this time or not?  I’m hiking the wonderland trail in September which I’ve heard that the bears are in the early stages of hibernatation…very active?
• What food should I avoid taking?  Or should I not be concerned?  I will be using a opsack and a Ursack with me and pack all the smellable items at night.

Thank you for any suggestions!

 

Pam

[Lester Moore]

Check with the MRNP backcountry office on the status of bear wires at all of your reserved campsites. If you can hang from a wire, a lightweight waterproof bag is all you need. If a wire is down for a particular site, check to see if they allow use of the Ursack for food storage – worth checking.

[Pamhikes]

Thanks so much Lester!

[Gumbo]

I finished the WT 2 weeks ago — you’re in for a treat, Pam!

All sites have bear poles that you can hang your food from (except Cougar Rock campground — grrr). Bring a lightweight drysack, make sure all your smellables are in it, and you’re good.

We saw a couple bears, but they were totally disinterested in people. Nothing to worry about, but magnificent to behold…

 

[Pamhikes]

Oh that’s good news Gumbo!  I’ll keep my ursack at home then and not worry too much about the bear situation.  Looking forward to it!

Pam

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