Are Canisters Required In the Miter Basin?

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Are Canisters Required In the Miter Basin?

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I plan on taking a trip from Horseshoe Meadows over Cottonwood Pass to the Miter Basin. Exit via Army Pass. Sure would be nice to not lug a canister.
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Maybe. Well, the page says they are: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/re ... &actid=104
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To get there you probably have to enter from a trailhead that requires you to carry a canister. Or, buy an Ursack instead.

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SEKI NP:
Containers are required in the Dusy Basin, Rae Lakes Loop, North Dome and Rock Creek areas from May 1 through October 31. Be aware of these areas boundary descriptions and their locations on a map. Surrounding areas within Inyo National Forest may also have container required areas. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Food Storage Guidance.
https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bear_bc.htm
Click on this link, then scroll down to the above sentence, click on "boundary descriptions", and you will see that bear canisters are required in Miter Basin, from 5/1 - 10/31.
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Thanks to all!
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I looked at the map next to the boundary description. It is from summer 2015 so the bear box locations may no longer be accurate.
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