Black Bears – White Mountains, NH
Bluff charges and tent ransacking are the topic of discussion these days. There have been reports of bears causing trouble for hikers and campers throughout the White Mountains, New Hampshire.
Recently bears raided the Thirteen Falls Campsite in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. They entered hiker’s tents and got away with food. A couple that experienced the raid stated the bears were not frightened by humans.
Many hikers carry Bear Spray by Counter Assault which works on all animals.
Be careful out there!
The Perch Shelter – White Mountains, NH
Just read "The Perch" shelter located along the Perch Path in Cascade Ravine in the White Mountains, New Hampshire will be closed from July 12 to August 20 while the Randolph Mountain Club (RMC) renovates it.
You can read the alert here.
Enjoy!
Leave No Trace – Pack it in, Pack it out
The Leave No Trace program is a very effective program that uses simple principles and common sense to promote back-country ethics. The program has been around for a number of years and has been very affective in creating awareness.
As hikers we can minimize this problem by using the simple principles. Pack it in, Pack it out. Help protect the environment!
If you are interested in learning more about "Leave No Trace" Ethics Click here. This website contains great information that will help everyone.
Enjoy!
