Quote:

Ha ha, nice Mark, but you came back alive! Did you hang your food? I want to see some pics!



yeah we hung things up but not high enough- they have a mean reach when on their hind legs and we slacked. as far as being alive i never worried about a predatory event, since black bears are mostly vegetarian, but the thought does cross your mind. the mothers of course can get a bit hysterical and won't hesitate to cave your head in if you're up to stupidity like taking group shots cheek to cheek with baby for your facebook.

yellowstone on the other hand, that's a bit different game- grizzlies will drag you off in the night to meet the messiah, even from a large group if you're unlucky enough, and no one is going to be doing anything but listen to you scream for the next 60-90 minutes off in the distance. it's relatively rare but happens and we read about it and it becomes a big deal.

happy camping!