Post by High Sierra Fan on May 4, 2020 17:21:17 GMT -8
On the Yellowstone park website, it says, "Containers that are not listed on IGBC’s Certified Bear Resistant Product list are not allowed for food storage in Yellowstone." I assume this to only apply to non-hung storage?
I suspect that High Sierra Fan would be a good source. My inclination is that, where there are only approved containers, hanging isn't an option, but I wouldn't really know.
Yellowstone camping overnight at the reserved designated backcountry site is mandatory.
They say canisters are approved in place of hanging from the pole by placing the approved container under the ple or at the food cooking location (to maintain the recommended distance from the sleeping site for bear safety).
“Certain portable bear resistant food containers (BRFCs) may be used for food storage in lieu of hanging. BRFCs can be hung or left on the ground underneath the food pole or in the cooking area. Make sure all food and odorous items will fit into a container before starting your trip.”
www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/campinginbearcountry.htm
Grizzly county has it's particularl rules. I suspect that's why Glacier has canceled all backcountry permits for the 2020 season: lacking the seasonal staff necessary for visitor safety.
"Undesignated and Winter Camping
Camping in undesignated sites is occasionally allowed under certain circum- stances and with special approval on a case- by-case basis. Stringent policies govern this privilege, and adherence to Leave No Trace skills and ethics is required. Camp- ing in designated campsites is not required during the winter season. For more infor- mation about camping in undesignated sites and/or for a booklet about winter camp- ing, contact the Central Backcountry Office at (307) 344-2160 or e-mail us at YELL_Backcountry_Office@nps.gov."
www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/upload/bctrip-planner_2018.pdf