Yosemite bear canisters in winter?

[Justin Baker]

I have been winter backpacking twice in yosemite, once up to little yosemite valley and once to dewey point. Both of the times when getting a permit, a bear canister requirement was not mentioned by the park rangers (although I had one with me).

I’m curious what the official policy is vs. what the rangers tolerate.  Context here is planning a large group trip later this month out of badger pass.

Any input on this?

[Ken Thompson]

Scroll down a bit here,

https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wildfaq.htm

[Justin Baker]

Thanks Ken! That clears it up perfectly. We are going to be near Dewey point on the 13th-15th, I think Kat and Marc are planning on going. You are welcome to come as well!

[Ken Thompson]

You’re welcome, and THANKS!

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