Yes there are bears there, have never had a problem, but they are there

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May 27, 2020
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phillidius

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My wife has agreed to a one night backpacking trip as a trial run.

rad dawg

5/27/20 10:45am

Whatever you do, don't show her this story:

SandYFan

5/27/20 10:47am

Bear proofing isn't all that hard. I'd just do it.

Eddie

5/27/20 10:47am

Yes there are bears there, have never had a problem, but they are there

phillidius

5/27/20 10:50am

She's not gonna like it.

Sea Chicken

5/27/20 10:51am

The most important things to consider are (1) that the hike itself isn't difficult enough to not be enjoyable, (2) that

Byron McNertney

5/27/20 10:52am

Very good advice. My wife's first was King's Peak, which in retrospect could

joeycougar

5/27/20 10:57am

I am starting off with a huge advantage. She loves camping.

rad dawg

5/27/20 10:59am

THIS!!

The Pope

5/27/20 11:04am

Excellent advice. If you are able to get your wife to go on a backpacking trip,

UNLVcougar

5/27/20 11:25am

For a first trip I'd go somewhere you're familiar with

PortlandCoug

5/27/20 11:01am

I've been running a campaign to get my wife into it as well, a few tips:

The Pope

5/27/20 11:03am

Hope it goes well. Make sure to return/report.

Santos L. Halper

5/27/20 11:15am

That is awesome. Good for you for getting her to go and good for her for

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