15. "I wouldn't have gone up on em as close as they were at the start" In response to In response to 9
I'm with you that once you're in that situation being calm, non-threatening and out of the way is the best plan.
But no way I'm purposely getting close enough to even see a brown bear without a structure or substantial vehicle to hide inside. Nope. Heard and read too many stories about people getting fucked up by grizzlies.