The bear that took out my backpack was just as clever as the Yosemite bears, although he lived near a remote forestry campsite out of Leavenworth, WA. All our 'food' was in a sealed container up in a tree. The pack, with 'nothing' in it was just leaning against the picnic table. Once Herr Bear opened up the pack with a single swipe that took off the whole front, he ignored everything (clothes and gear) and neatly opened up only those sealed aluminum foil so-called 'scentless' packages of freeze-dried crap that the outdoors stores used to sell as 'food'. They're a lot smarter than we think. Lastly, I think we can all benefit from the advice in the last paragraph of the attached campground sign from Fort Steele, BC. http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianmlau/2756629523/ Pat in Vancouver - 1982 Vanjetta "Otter" |
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