I think the chances of seeing a bear on Baldy or Allen are very slim.
There is a mother grizzly that loves to hang around Indefatigable during some seasons, but the rangers are always aware of it, and close the trail off.
Some people seem to think that bear bells work to ward off bears. I just talk with my hiking partner. The bear doesn't want to meet you any more than you want to meet it, so if it hears you coming you'll be safe.
Don't know much about cougars. To tell the truth, I've never seen one on any of my trips, nor have I heard that they're a real problem.
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