I had one chase me on my Horse 2 years ago, I'll never forget that, they are much quicker than you think! It was doing the same thing, circling around us, when it got out of the easiest way to run, we bolted, and it gave chase. The terrain was a bit rough, and I was just praying that Whisper wasn't going to stumble or fall. She did great, and we were out of there. At least I knew that I had the edge in endurance, there's no way that bear could run for as long as Whisper my horse.
incorrect, the only reason you lived is because the bear allowed it and was not hungry. bears can easily out run horses for speed and with enough duration to catch them.
Probably the number one thing to keep in mind with bears is their unpredictability (so I've heard/read/discussed). So who knows what was really at play here. Some commenters have said the bear was sizing him up, circling him, another comment said the bear was just trying to get back on the trail the cyclist was on, and the guy was blocking his return, so the bear swung wider through the trees. And maybe the biggest thing the rider had going for him was, he wasn't acting like prey. And somewhere in that unpredictable bear's mind, he or she decided the rider wasn't a threat---at least not today.
Me either! I'm in Australia and everybody, not Australian, says everything here is trying to kill you. They aren't. If you go hiking you wear boots that cover your lower legs and you regularly stomp to let any snakes know that you're coming and they'll get out of your way. There is nothing here like a bear that might attack. North Americans are in far greater danger going into the wild than anyone here is!
I love that you can hear the fear between his breaths & syllables. Many people believe themselves to be top of the food chain but an encounter such as this will bring you back to reality.
You handled that very well. It surely isn't easy. I've never had to. You even managed to film very well, though that is certainly most secondary. Kudos
@El Sucio Federali The point is to talk to the bear so it knows you are human and talk in such a way that it doesn't sound threatening. Obviously, the bear doesn't understand what I'm saying or that I'm talking in a kind voice, but it can hear that the tone is non-threatening. I stood my ground so that bear didn't see me as prey and I think the bear was a little nervous about approaching me as a result. If you act afraid, then grizzlies may see you as food but otherwise, they aren't sure what to expect and will steer clear 99% of the time. Would love to know what you think a person in this situation should do.
@@stellalush4547 I have body odour that apparently smells awful. Kinda like the weasel family or reptiles like snakes, lizards when threatened they musk which gives off such a bad smell it repels all would be predators. Mine smell so bad at times people and animals alike find it hard to be around me or near me, much less eat me lol. But the extent of which my scent could be that bad is usually quite rare. Or well, just not that often. I guess when I am anxious or afraid and I start sweating, alot, I would smell bad. So in situations like this where a bear or whatever that's after me would be not interested, in fact, it would be repulsed or put off by me instead.
You have guts and commend you on the calm demeanor. And the bear listened to you wow, but got a bit worry when he went around you but he moved on. Kudos to you.
Calm because the bear is not bothered him. it's not even on his trail. He stops and starts taking pictures and then wants the bear to leave his own feeding ground.
The bear was just wanting to share the trail, working his way around the obstructing person going the opposite way. He's sniffing at the air ahead, he has other things on his mind. In Glacier park USA (where bikes are not allowed to prevent sudden encounters) this happens all the time.
The way he was pacing to me gave the feel that he was trying to pass you but you were blocking his path. He also seemed curious. I don’t think he was going to attack you BUT you standing your ground was extremely WISE ❤
I agree, he didn't seem aggressive but just wanted to get by me. I don't think moving anywhere would have helped I just wanted to stay still and make sure he knew I was a human.
There are bears all over Jasper. The last time I went to there, just on the drive to the town and back, I saw 9 bears. They're everywhere in Jasper. Just this past summer, the town was asking people to cut down their fruit trees because so many of them were coming into town to eat the fruit.
Apparently thats what you do with them, talk softly calmly to them, and let them know where you are and slowly give way a bit, don't run or they will just chase you. And with black bears you have to be more forceful in your demeanor and language to them, still talking and letting them know where you are and give way if need be. Saw this in an intructual video, it made sense.
When I worked at Agriculture in Canada, an autopsy of a grizzly was done after it killed people and their fingers were found in the bears stomach. This encounter is serious .
What exactly did he handle like a pro? He was cycling by, saw a bear grazing on vegatation, stopped and is trying to force him from a area he wants to be in. Should have passed up his photo op and cycled on leaving him allone.
I can just imagine how nervous you were, wondering what the bear was going to do next, and how much you wanted to haul ass out of there ASAP and not get chased 😬
You can almost hear the Grizzly thinking: So apparently this fool does not know who I am and what I can do to him. Ok I am going to lure him in by acting nonchalant and pretend like I am not interested, sniffing the air a few times & sneaking a few peeks will allow me to measure the correct distance, while I ever move closer then I will circle into the high bushes where he can't see me ( as my heart is racing & my adrenaline is flowing ) then I am going to burst out of the brush with great fury and serious anger & chew his ass like nobodies business, just stay cool, a couple more minutes, just a couple more min......
Jasper/Banff/Alberta Rockies are amazing. Used to always vacation there as a kid with the family and go on camping trips. Mountains were always so breathtaking
@@cherobinson6371 Yeah, I’ve noticed that myself. Nature is not strong enough to handle it all. It’s slowly getting worse and worse, especially because so many people are irresponsible as hell
52 of you clearly dont know how to encounter a grizzly. You are supposed to be calm, being polite gives a calm voice. Try yelling or being aggresive like an idiot at a grizzly and youll not love those animals so much. As for black bears, those bears you need to be aggressive with and yell.
@@marcinspace Uhm you are wrong, the guy was not trespassing in the bears territory, wasn't hungry, or just didn't have cubs, if this guy did trespass or the bear was hungry/had cubs the bear would of f'ed him up. Doesn't matter if you try to "calm voice" that don't work, the bear would either chase the person away or the bear would attack the human. Most bear attack's are mostly fatal (grizzly's.)
I can sense your feeling somewhat,I live in NB when I was biking in the back woods many years ago so after stopping to admire the deer I turned around for home only to see a black bear about 30 yards in front of me. This bear just slowly walked onwards into the woods but I never encountered a bear this way before. I know grizzly and black bear are not the same but all bears could be nasty.
I've had encounters with black bears that had me continually watching for them afterward, during the hike. The craziest one, was with a cougar. Crossed his path in the snow. He wasn't 50 yards away. I carefully continued on. I was on about a five hour hike. I was constantly stopping and doing a 360 degree scan, searching for it. I could just feel that it was watching. I was hunting, so wasn't terrified or anything. Sat and had lunch, at one point, and watched for it everywhere. Never once spotted it. Continuing on my hike, i made my way back down below, from the mountain/hill i had been on most the time. I was hiking upward when i crossed the cat. Now, back down below, i eventually crossed the bush road and did a long hike on the other side. I did a big loop, and i froze when i cut my own track again. There, walking right alongside my tracks in the snow, were cougar tracks. No way was it a second cat. I followed my tracks back out to where i crossed the road, and sure enough, the cat had followed me the entire time. But it was out of curiousity, probably wondering wtf i was doing walking through his territory. It's den would have been on that hill somewhere. There were rabbits everywhere, and plentiful with deer too, so it would never go hungry. But it was an eye-opener, as to how stealthy they can be. It was there the whole day, and i could sense that. And even scanning for him through the whole hike, knowing he was watching, i couldn't spot him once.
@@pull_pitch6012 yeah, but still it felt like you stood there too long. Scary! May be the terrain was not good for a fast ride on the bicycle, that's why..
It's called living in Canada bud. Bears wander into your neighborhood from time to time if you live in the mountains. Even deer and elk walk around downtown lmao. This guy probably had Bear spray. There are many trails that Animals and People share respectfully.
Bear paces back n forth then a slow walk to an area he cant be seen. That's so freaky. Smart to carry spray in bear country. Bear was less than 2 seconds away from you.
As a tourist I took a shortcut ( on foot) in Chicago just as it grew dark, this video reminds me of the fear I experienced from my stupid decision, that’s where WE need to carry, I was un-armed.
At the end of video looks like a bike you must have been riding . You were smart to get off and stand your ground calmly continuing to ride your bike might have looked to the bear more reason to chase you
Count your lucky charms, I was very nervous for you, just wondering what the bears next move was going to be, if it was going to circle you and move in closer, who knew...but you bravely held and stood your ground. Wow.
At around 0:20 looks as if the bear is going to proceed forward toward the guy but because he stands his ground the bear decides not to… I’m not an expert by any means just my 2 cents based of what I know about grizzlies
The best practice when you encounter a brown or grizzly bear is to slowly back off. But whatever works. Speaking calmly and quietly is also a best practice and he did that very well.
Good grief! Man you did everything right. Fearless! A good ending to a rather frightening encounter because as another commenter said, she was sizing you up for a few seconds there! Notice also how she keeps looking up into the trees, pretty sure she might be familiar with how Sasquatch operate! If you are a big hairy guy she mighta thought you were with a clan! jk Big ups to you and stay safe out there!
wow that was terrifying and hilarious at the same time lol, bears are so funny sometimes the way they can seem to obedient, it basically was circling the guy and once it disappeared i would have been shitting my pants
Well done - you remained calm and didn't challenge (although your voice did sounded anxious at times). Film was unbelievably steady! Bikings the problem - you move too fast like prey fleeing predators.
Okay, I'm not a bear expert, but I read everything I can about safety in bear country. Biking is definitely a big problem, at least with black bears. Deer are their natural prey, and a mountain biker (or, for that matter, a fast runner) streaming through the woods is a very close mimic of a deer. If you believe that running away from a bear triggers their predatory response, then the same logic applies to (unknowingly) running or biking nearby a bear. ... I have hiked in black bear country (upper peninsula of Michigan), but I would never go jogging or biking there.
Beautiful country and I understand wanting to ride and enjoy it but it’s akin to shopping in downtown Detroit after midnight. Just not worth the risk to me.
I hike all the time with my 2 year old son on my back near Yellowstone National Park in Montana & I’m constantly worried we’re going to encounter a grizzly one day. Terrifying to think about.
Scary!! I would never take my little ones out hiking without some sort of weapon. I know most national parks don’t allow guns which is stupid but I’d risk it & bring one anyway lol. & have some bear spray handy, always gotta be prepared.
I was chased by a black bear a momma with two Cubs. Lucky I was in my MTB and going at a Goid clip when she came at me. Chased me at a Race Horse speed for about a Mile what ended the chase? I let my backpack slip off and she came to a screaming stop to see what it was. At one point she was so close 8 felt her breath on my calf. U can’t outrun a bear I guarantee that and if your on a Bike? Floor It!!!
That's such a crazy story! A close friend and I, two summers ago, were confronted by a momma and her cub. The cub was about one season old, and ran up a tree right near us. We watched for a few seconds. She (The momma) just so happened to be opposite to us and the cub, across the trail. She snarled in some bushes, rattling the bushes and it was terrifying. (Giving a bit of a bluff charge.) My friend had an axe on him, and my bear spray was still in my backpack, as I wasn't quite starting the trail to get it out. If the momma attacked, I would of been torn to shreds. I think we would of got out alive, but just the power and force of her beside us, it was something I haven't felt before. I've spent a lot of time around bears, but when a black bear isn't timid, and is defending something, they would be relentless. Luckily she didn't attack, and we slowly backed away, and got out my bear spray in time. After that the cub dropped out of the tree, and they went their separate ways. The next day my friend had a similar scare, as her and the cub were right beside his trailer, rummaging through the garbage. She was well over 300 lbs, and didn't give two shits my friend was around. I wonder what would have happened if your backpack didn't slip off?
the bear saw him, mentioning scent is completely ridicules. If you knew anything about bears, its behavior showed that he was in its path, and he should have known to step aside and not stand in her path. The bear was confused trying to figure out how to get around him (because it´s unlikely the bear will just run somewhere it has not walked before). She was trying to find a scent of any other danger and something familiar to her.
You are so lucky you found one who understands English perfectly.
I had one chase me on my Horse 2 years ago, I'll never forget that, they are much quicker than you think! It was doing the same thing, circling around us, when it got out of the easiest way to run, we bolted, and it gave chase. The terrain was a bit rough, and I was just praying that Whisper wasn't going to stumble or fall. She did great, and we were out of there. At least I knew that I had the edge in endurance, there's no way that bear could run for as long as Whisper my horse.
Lol, any bear can easily run faster and farther than a horse, any horse and that is without the dead weight on it's back.
HOPE YOU HAD A BEAR GUN WITH YOU.
incorrect, the only reason you lived is because the bear allowed it and was not hungry. bears can easily out run horses for speed and with enough duration to catch them.
@@Freeontheland2030 the horse is generally faster, not so much over short distances but much more stamina.
With a rider can be different.
Don’t be so sure
He pulled out the camera because he knows the cameraman always survives.
No some get eatin while filming
Lol fs
😄
lol
Timothy tredwell didnt
Probably the number one thing to keep in mind with bears is their unpredictability (so I've heard/read/discussed). So who knows what was really at play here. Some commenters have said the bear was sizing him up, circling him, another comment said the bear was just trying to get back on the trail the cyclist was on, and the guy was blocking his return, so the bear swung wider through the trees. And maybe the biggest thing the rider had going for him was, he wasn't acting like prey. And somewhere in that unpredictable bear's mind, he or she decided the rider wasn't a threat---at least not today.
The most terrifying thing that I find about bears is the fact that once they spot and are quite close to you, it's pointless to run and try to escape.
Yes, that's exactly how it felt
@@pull_pitch6012 i'm glad that you are ok, great experience my friend
My hat’s off to you for remaining calm !! I don’t know that I would be so well composed being circled by a huge grizzly like that !!
Me either! I'm in Australia and everybody, not Australian, says everything here is trying to kill you. They aren't. If you go hiking you wear boots that cover your lower legs and you regularly stomp to let any snakes know that you're coming and they'll get out of your way. There is nothing here like a bear that might attack. North Americans are in far greater danger going into the wild than anyone here is!
I don't think you could have played that any cooler.
What an amazing experience.
I love that you can hear the fear between his breaths & syllables. Many people believe themselves to be top of the food chain but an encounter such as this will bring you back to reality.
You can boost your position up a fair amount with an automatic rifle
I would love to hear your fear. Many people are too pretentious and deserve some fear inducing experiences.
@@johnnyfrankenstein0123 & yet you know your position without firearms
@@johnnyfrankenstein0123 Use bear spray first. Bear will stop on spot.
We are top of the food chain, because of our intellect and inventions. Man has killed literally everything that lives. Nothing else can say that.
plot twist:this is found footage
hehehe😃
A well-fed bear. You're lucky that he had a snack before your meeting
Fr
Not how bears work but ok
This bear was circling him and showing a lot of interest rather than running away. Being well fed is not whatever saved his life here.
You handled that very well. It surely isn't easy. I've never had to. You even managed to film very well, though that is certainly most secondary. Kudos
My fear would smell like BBQ... Serious.
@@stellalush4547 when I’m out in the woods after a few days I stink so badly the bears run away from me
@El Sucio Federali The point is to talk to the bear so it knows you are human and talk in such a way that it doesn't sound threatening. Obviously, the bear doesn't understand what I'm saying or that I'm talking in a kind voice, but it can hear that the tone is non-threatening. I stood my ground so that bear didn't see me as prey and I think the bear was a little nervous about approaching me as a result. If you act afraid, then grizzlies may see you as food but otherwise, they aren't sure what to expect and will steer clear 99% of the time. Would love to know what you think a person in this situation should do.
@El Sucio Federali I had bear spray in my other hand, if you read the description. I wouldn't face a grizzly without at least bear spray.
@@stellalush4547 I have body odour that apparently smells awful. Kinda like the weasel family or reptiles like snakes, lizards when threatened they musk which gives off such a bad smell it repels all would be predators. Mine smell so bad at times people and animals alike find it hard to be around me or near me, much less eat me lol. But the extent of which my scent could be that bad is usually quite rare. Or well, just not that often. I guess when I am anxious or afraid and I start sweating, alot, I would smell bad. So in situations like this where a bear or whatever that's after me would be not interested, in fact, it would be repulsed or put off by me instead.
You have guts and commend you on the calm demeanor. And the bear listened to you wow, but got a bit worry when he went around you but he moved on. Kudos to you.
Calm because the bear is not bothered him. it's not even on his trail. He stops and starts taking pictures and then wants the bear to leave his own feeding ground.
The bear was just wanting to share the trail, working his way around the obstructing person going the opposite way. He's sniffing at the air ahead, he has other things on his mind. In Glacier park USA (where bikes are not allowed to prevent sudden encounters) this happens all the time.
Glad to hear that you had bear spray with you!
The way he was pacing to me gave the feel that he was trying to pass you but you were blocking his path. He also seemed curious. I don’t think he was going to attack you BUT you standing your ground was extremely WISE ❤
I agree, he didn't seem aggressive but just wanted to get by me. I don't think moving anywhere would have helped I just wanted to stay still and make sure he knew I was a human.
@@pull_pitch6012 Wow ! it seemed a bit as surprised as you .
The bear was probably wondering what that awful smell was and decided it wasn't time for lunch.
My biggest fear about hiking or going in the forest. But, you wouldn't catch me this deep alone in the woods lol
Yup one of the biggest fears in life getting mauled by a Grizzly with nobody to help and no escape
@@misguidedangel6550 who can help you when a grizzly bear is mauling you
@@pexoz2747 Your friend Smith and his buddy, Wesson, could always lend a hand.
There are bears all over Jasper. The last time I went to there, just on the drive to the town and back, I saw 9 bears. They're everywhere in Jasper. Just this past summer, the town was asking people to cut down their fruit trees because so many of them were coming into town to eat the fruit.
@@pexoz2747 Don't be an idiot.
I felt like he got confused when you said “c’mon”…. He was like “Seriously?”.
No way would i ride in the forest unarmed , " Desert Eagle " , bear spray and a knife .
I ran into two grizzlies like this in my lifetime. Crapped my pants both times.
You found the most polite grizzly bear that ever existed... lucky you.
Apparently thats what you do with them, talk softly calmly to them, and let them know where you are and slowly give way a bit, don't run or they will just chase you. And with black bears you have to be more forceful in your demeanor and language to them, still talking and letting them know where you are and give way if need be. Saw this in an intructual video, it made sense.
When I worked at Agriculture in Canada, an autopsy of a grizzly was done after it killed people and their fingers were found in the bears stomach. This encounter is serious .
Sometimes it's challenging not to behave like food. Nice job.
how does food behave?
@@pokerman9108 If it has legs, it runs away.
He just minding his binnis
Handled like a pro. So calm (sounding😂) So glad you both went on your own ways.👍🏻
What exactly did he handle like a pro? He was cycling by, saw a bear grazing on vegatation, stopped and is trying to force him from a area he wants to be in. Should have passed up his photo op and cycled on leaving him allone.
Don't make sudden movement. This is her home, she is checking you out. Her home, not yours. 😊
I can't even imagine the intensity of that situation. Glad you made it through!
Recorded horizontally:)
I can just imagine how nervous you were, wondering what the bear was going to do next, and how much you wanted to haul ass out of there ASAP and not get chased 😬
Glad all these bears speak English to know it's ok.
You can almost hear the Grizzly thinking: So apparently this fool does not know who I am and what I can do to him.
Ok I am going to lure him in by acting nonchalant and pretend like I am not interested, sniffing the air a few times & sneaking a few peeks will allow me to measure the correct distance, while I ever move closer then I will circle into the high bushes where he can't see me ( as my heart is racing & my adrenaline is flowing ) then I am going to burst out of the brush with great fury and serious anger & chew his ass like nobodies business, just stay cool, a couple more minutes, just a couple more min......
My camera would have been shaking
That sure is some beautiful country...
Global warming and to much human activity is quickly messing Jasper up. Nowhere as beautiful and as pristine as it was in the 80’s when I lived there.
Jasper/Banff/Alberta Rockies are amazing. Used to always vacation there as a kid with the family and go on camping trips. Mountains were always so breathtaking
@@cherobinson6371 Yeah, I’ve noticed that myself. Nature is not strong enough to handle it all. It’s slowly getting worse and worse, especially because so many people are irresponsible as hell
The bear could cover that distance in 3 seconds
Canadians, so polite even to bears. Heh. I love those animals.
You probably have a better chance of survival this way as oppose to yelling and being aggressive
Hey sure could it destroy you in minutes but at the end of the day it’s just a bear…people act like they’re demons…
@@christianb8228 I agree
52 of you clearly dont know how to encounter a grizzly. You are supposed to be calm, being polite gives a calm voice. Try yelling or being aggresive like an idiot at a grizzly and youll not love those animals so much. As for black bears, those bears you need to be aggressive with and yell.
@@marcinspace Uhm you are wrong, the guy was not trespassing in the bears territory, wasn't hungry, or just didn't have cubs, if this guy did trespass or the bear was hungry/had cubs the bear would of f'ed him up. Doesn't matter if you try to "calm voice" that don't work, the bear would either chase the person away or the bear would attack the human. Most bear attack's are mostly fatal (grizzly's.)
When your in ANY BEAR AREA, screw the bear spray, always have the 10mm ready or do not go!!
It was advisable to take slow steps back to let him know that you do not want a confrontation
Ok ranger rick... he did fine.
If you’d met her cubs first, you were lunch.
40 people wanted to see the bear have lunch.
smell is everything to them i think it wanted to get down wind to decide what you were
Hiking in Grizzly country is sketchy. No way I wouldn’t have a gun or bearspray of some kind.
I had bear spray. Never enter bear country without it!
I'd be dead because I would run😂
I can sense your feeling somewhat,I live in NB when I was biking in the back woods many years ago so after stopping to admire the deer I turned around for home only to see a black bear about 30 yards in front of me. This bear just slowly walked onwards into the woods but I never encountered a bear this way before. I know grizzly and black bear are not the same but all bears could be nasty.
depending on age I think black bear are more predatory on human
The white ones are the worst
Black bears are way more unpredictable.
It looks like it's met someone with bearspray before.
I’d be scared to ride away after. But I’d be scared to stay there. I suppose what I’m trying to say is I’d be scared.
I've had encounters with black bears that had me continually watching for them afterward, during the hike.
The craziest one, was with a cougar. Crossed his path in the snow. He wasn't 50 yards away. I carefully continued on. I was on about a five hour hike. I was constantly stopping and doing a 360 degree scan, searching for it. I could just feel that it was watching. I was hunting, so wasn't terrified or anything. Sat and had lunch, at one point, and watched for it everywhere. Never once spotted it. Continuing on my hike, i made my way back down below, from the mountain/hill i had been on most the time. I was hiking upward when i crossed the cat. Now, back down below, i eventually crossed the bush road and did a long hike on the other side. I did a big loop, and i froze when i cut my own track again. There, walking right alongside my tracks in the snow, were cougar tracks. No way was it a second cat. I followed my tracks back out to where i crossed the road, and sure enough, the cat had followed me the entire time. But it was out of curiousity, probably wondering wtf i was doing walking through his territory. It's den would have been on that hill somewhere. There were rabbits everywhere, and plentiful with deer too, so it would never go hungry. But it was an eye-opener, as to how stealthy they can be. It was there the whole day, and i could sense that. And even scanning for him through the whole hike, knowing he was watching, i couldn't spot him once.
Luckily for him the bear was more curious than hungry
Got it. Just gotta say, “keep going,” repeatedly.
Will bears be alright if you spray them..do they know to wash it off in a river..? How does it work?
You handled that like a pro. I was nervous for you when you were looking and couldn't see the bear. 😬
Best thing would probably be to ride your bicycle out of there asap. Stayed there a long time, too risky
@@tumultuousgamer It's not good to appear like you're running away from a grizzly. That's what food does.
@@pull_pitch6012 yeah, but still it felt like you stood there too long. Scary! May be the terrain was not good for a fast ride on the bicycle, that's why..
@@tumultuousgamer Indeed, the trail was pretty technical and full of roots. It's not an easy getaway.
@@tumultuousgamer they can run as fast as a horse. He wasn't gonna outrun it.
I think you said gone ,way too soon😳Remember they can go obscured then come out charging before you can cover your balls😂
Had to watch this again. To the brave man that filmed this, you've got more balls, than Spaulding!
Gosh I thought "Keep Going" was only said on date night. You're one brave man Sir.
Tip: don’t bike in the woods where bears are…
It's called living in Canada bud. Bears wander into your neighborhood from time to time if you live in the mountains. Even deer and elk walk around downtown lmao. This guy probably had Bear spray. There are many trails that Animals and People share respectfully.
Don't live in Canada then where bears are....
Canada is the alternate US. Everything is slightly different but the same….
Bear paces back n forth then a slow walk to an area he cant be seen. That's so freaky. Smart to carry spray in bear country. Bear was less than 2 seconds away from you.
Mountain biking in grizzly bear country is asking for trouble
As a tourist I took a shortcut ( on foot) in Chicago just as it grew dark, this video reminds me of the fear I experienced from my stupid decision, that’s where WE need to carry, I was un-armed.
must've been quite the hike with the weight of those balls.
I was wondering how people in those videos could be so calm at an encounter and even filmed it, and just realized they just fkn died otherwise
I would of sounded like a 10 year old girl, camera woulda been dancing around as if in an earthquake!
Dude, you just won the lottery.
That bear is sizing you up.
At the end of video looks like a bike you must have been riding . You were smart to get off and stand your ground calmly continuing to ride your bike might have looked to the bear more reason to chase you
I do love bears but at the end of the day a Grizzly = zero f@cks given.
LOL - the man was in the bear's way. So the bear was cautious and went around the man.
Who bikes in the deep woods?
Count your lucky charms, I was very nervous for you, just wondering what the bears next move was going to be, if it was going to circle you and move in closer, who knew...but you bravely held and stood your ground. Wow.
I was thinking the same. The bear showed no fear at all.
At around 0:20 looks as if the bear is going to proceed forward toward the guy but because he stands his ground the bear decides not to… I’m not an expert by any means just my 2 cents based of what I know about grizzlies
The best practice when you encounter a brown or grizzly bear is to slowly back off. But whatever works. Speaking calmly and quietly is also a best practice and he did that very well.
Dude was very close to a very horrible death.
He could be on you in 3 seconds if he wanted, but they're unsure of human's power.
Next stop is the restroom.
Good grief! Man you did everything right. Fearless! A good ending to a rather frightening encounter because as another commenter said, she was sizing you up for a few seconds there! Notice also how she keeps looking up into the trees, pretty sure she might be familiar with how Sasquatch operate! If you are a big hairy guy she mighta thought you were with a clan! jk Big ups to you and stay safe out there!
Good joke sasquatch
Well done mate. Glad you are still with us.
You gotta be nuts to ride or hike in those areas. Sure, you may only see one every couple years, but it only takes one time and you are done.
Sam I agree totally! Those damn bears are insanely unpredictable! You couldn't pay me to hike or bike that trail!!!
bear sightings are very common. bear attacks are very rare. stop being scared of your shadow, clownboy.
Scariest animal on this planet , glad it didn’t charge you brother
If this happened to me i would wear diapers for the rest of my life
😂😂
WHERE'S YOUR BEAR GUN?
wow that was terrifying and hilarious at the same time lol, bears are so funny sometimes the way they can seem to obedient, it basically was circling the guy and once it disappeared i would have been shitting my pants
That circling looked like a flanking move. Like he was looking for a good place behind cover to launch his surprise attack.
He'd already shit his pants. Why do you think the bear didn't attack?
I am assuming that on the other jand you gut the bear spray correct?
That is correct :)
This is pure nightmare fuel and an epic memory!
357 would be nice.
the griz was circling with his nose in the wind trying to pick up a better scent
yep...notice how bear never looked at his prey...just kept moving sniffing.... bear must have changed his mind
That bear has evidently witnessed one of his buddies get shot in the face by the ultimate apex predator.
That Bear is sizing you up pal - you are really lucky!
Doesn’t seem to be sizing him up at all!
What is that supposed to mean I need to be scared ,oh please ,I'm past all of that tosh 😡
So what’s scarier? Watching a bear circle you or watching it disappear into the bush and wondering where it went?
Well done - you remained calm and didn't challenge (although your voice did sounded anxious at times). Film was unbelievably steady! Bikings the problem - you move too fast like prey fleeing predators.
Okay, I'm not a bear expert, but I read everything I can about safety in bear country. Biking is definitely a big problem, at least with black bears. Deer are their natural prey, and a mountain biker (or, for that matter, a fast runner) streaming through the woods is a very close mimic of a deer. If you believe that running away from a bear triggers their predatory response, then the same logic applies to (unknowingly) running or biking nearby a bear. ... I have hiked in black bear country (upper peninsula of Michigan), but I would never go jogging or biking there.
Nicely done Bob!
Beautiful country and I understand wanting to ride and enjoy it but it’s akin to shopping in downtown Detroit after midnight. Just not worth the risk to me.
Agreed 💯 %
funny how some of us feel more safe in places like this than in a city like that. experience
😂
Samuel you are too funny! I read all 455 comments and I like yours the most! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
At the end I was waiting for the bear to pop up from behind a tree & say boooooooooo!
I hike all the time with my 2 year old son on my back near Yellowstone National Park in Montana & I’m constantly worried we’re going to encounter a grizzly one day. Terrifying to think about.
Scary!! I would never take my little ones out hiking without some sort of weapon. I know most national parks don’t allow guns which is stupid but I’d risk it & bring one anyway lol. & have some bear spray handy, always gotta be prepared.
its been proven that guns arent very helpful when it comes to bears
How was the rest of the ride? Brisk?
Amazing footage of a brown bear in the wild. The creature and the encounter are something to be proud of.
Did you have bear mace
Yes, I had it out and ready before I started filming.
Do you carry a gun with you out there? Theres no way i would be in a situation like that without one
Just bear spray
It's illegal to carry a gun in a Canadian Federal Park. You can only transport a firearm, in a case, not loaded, in your vehicle.
@@kiYAKER741 fuck that
I was chased by a black bear a momma with two Cubs. Lucky I was in my MTB and going at a Goid clip when she came at me. Chased me at a Race Horse speed for about a Mile what ended the chase? I let my backpack slip off and she came to a screaming stop to see what it was. At one point she was so close 8 felt her breath on my calf. U can’t outrun a bear I guarantee that and if your on a Bike? Floor It!!!
That's such a crazy story! A close friend and I, two summers ago, were confronted by a momma and her cub. The cub was about one season old, and ran up a tree right near us. We watched for a few seconds. She (The momma) just so happened to be opposite to us and the cub, across the trail. She snarled in some bushes, rattling the bushes and it was terrifying. (Giving a bit of a bluff charge.) My friend had an axe on him, and my bear spray was still in my backpack, as I wasn't quite starting the trail to get it out. If the momma attacked, I would of been torn to shreds. I think we would of got out alive, but just the power and force of her beside us, it was something I haven't felt before. I've spent a lot of time around bears, but when a black bear isn't timid, and is defending something, they would be relentless. Luckily she didn't attack, and we slowly backed away, and got out my bear spray in time. After that the cub dropped out of the tree, and they went their separate ways. The next day my friend had a similar scare, as her and the cub were right beside his trailer, rummaging through the garbage. She was well over 300 lbs, and didn't give two shits my friend was around.
I wonder what would have happened if your backpack didn't slip off?
You knew you were alive that day!
She was getting downwind to get your scent looked like a young female
the bear saw him, mentioning scent is completely ridicules. If you knew anything about bears, its behavior showed that he was in its path, and he should have known to step aside and not stand in her path. The bear was confused trying to figure out how to get around him (because it´s unlikely the bear will just run somewhere it has not walked before). She was trying to find a scent of any other danger and something familiar to her.
"I'm going, you just didn't say in which direction"
I don't know you but I'm so very happy you made it out safely.
I would like to know what did you have besides the camera 😅
Its kanada....
Insane. Like hiking in south Chicago while sticking money to yourself.
Far more dangerous than hiking in Grizzly country
ROFL
Good one Paul! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
wonder how the bear would react now until they den up, hyper eating mode might change things.
This was way too close and freakin scary…🙈
Good job. Bear was on a scent trail. Notice the head in the air.
Bears should start carrying people spray.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Where is this place?