The Bear Basics

Name: The Bear Basics
Start: 2026-05-16T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-16T16:30:00-04:00
Location: The Damascus Trail Center

Sat May 16 2026 at 03:30 pm to 04:30 pm UTC-04:00

Publisher/HostAppalachian Trail Conservancy

Staying safe and respecting bears on the Appalachian Trail.
About this Event

Join Grant Breidenbach from BearVault to talk about the best methods for protecting the bears and your food while on Trail.

The Damascus Trail Center, 209 West Laurel Avenue, Damascus, United States

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