I finally listened to a ranger about the High Sierra Trail

A park ranger in Sequoia told me to carry a bear canister even for a quick overnight, saying 'the bears here are smarter than your average hiker.' I ignored it and hung my food, only to wake up to a ripped bag and a missing dinner near Bearpaw Meadow. How do you guys handle food storage on popular routes where the animals are really used to people?

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tara_gonzalez206mo ago

That ranger gave you solid advice. I've done the High Sierra Trail three times and always use a bear canister, even for one night. The bears at Bearpaw Meadow are basically professional thieves at this point. A can is the only thing they haven't figured out how to beat.

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ryanburns4mo ago

Did @williams.amy try a raccoon-proof cooler yet?

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williams.amy6mo ago

My friend learned that lesson the hard way too! She thought her bear hang was perfect until a clever little marmot chewed through her pack. @tara_gonzalez20 is totally right, those animals are pros. I just suck it up and carry the can now.

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