Bear Encounters Bear Vault

Taken by a PCT hiker Cale Quo in 2010.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• bear
• canister

[hillsnr]

I don't know about Yosemite, but apparently in Maine they have it figured out. Where there is a will there is a way.

[CraigStanton]

I heard a Yosemite bear had worked out how to get into the older ones, before the redsticker versions, by holding the led in its jaws and rotating the drum with its paws. But now they have the push-in bits on opposite sides to make it harder. Additional: Don't place these things up hill of your campsite. When I saw it start to roll towards the camera my heart stopped. Always downhill and downwind.

[solgoode1]

At :54 seconds the bear is thinking "this sucks!" lol

[cdinosaur]

why!? wont?! this?! open?! arrrrr

[jgrdonquixote]

Anaca?

[cokebub3]

@hillsnr nope its fine. thanks!

[hillsnr]

@cokebub3 Changed summary, if you wish me to remove video, just let me know.

[10rupeejezail]

Bears are really cool animals and I think the world is a better place for having them. That doesn't change the fact that they can and will kill you if they're of a mind to. A healthy respect for their power is always good.

[bladesofsteelll]

@guyglowmore1

I won't defend "slob tourists" too much, but it seems a little like the pot calling the kettle black here. The further into bear territory that people live, the more of an impact humans have on bears. What's worse, living (even as a responsible citizen) in bear territory and impacting bears every day, or visiting for 5 days a year and then leaving the bears in peace the remainder of the year?

[ironearth701]

Amazing footage!

[ladybluluv]

Such a gorgeous and amazing animal. I felt sorry for him. He sure was determined and tried everything.