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Water and the River

PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:54 pm
by abouttandoutt
When you visit Yosemite can you get a Gardia filter and just sip the water?

Re: Water and the River

PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:25 pm
by dan
abouttandoutt wrote:When you visit Yosemite can you get a Gardia filter and just sip the water?

If you drink from the front country water systems (such as campgrounds and hotels), you don't need a filter.

If you drink water in the backcountry from streams, you need to use a Guardia filter, such as the straw filter or pump. Washing your hands also helps.

Water filters may be available in the Mountain Shop in Curry Village.

PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 5:10 pm
by abouttandoutt
so anytime just stroll down to the river and you can get a sip?

PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:40 pm
by dan
abouttandoutt wrote:so anytime just stroll down to the river and you can get a sip?


Ha ha. Only if you're using your Giardia water filter straw or other water purification (chemicals or filter).