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Originally Posted by Igottago
It seems like a lot of people take the dangers of backcountry camping/hiking pretty lightly. Most people I've met who do it take their dogs. Do a lot of people who trek out there actually have a good education on what to do if they have a bear encounter?
I'm not a camper but if I was to spend more time in the wilderness I would absolutely be concerned about bears. People always retort a bear attack is very rare (maybe it is), but it certainly does happen and every so often you hear stories like this. Would be a horrifying way to go.
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I admit that I’m one of those. I’ve done some backpacking and day hikes and have not taken all proper precautions. I should know better after our Berg Lake trip has to be called off due to a bear incident a few hours ahead of us. I’d never take a dog with me. I’ll have to get done bear spray, at the minimum.