Grizzly Bear by danapommet

Photography • Animals • posted on Jul 24, 2009

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May 1990, snow shoeing in the Canadian Rockies, somewhere between Jasper and Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. As I get closer to the car, I turned to check out the area that I have crossed. I have two choices. Take a photo or get into the car. Keep in mind that I can’t get into the car with the snowshoes on. As you can see, I took the photo first and made it into the car. But as the Grizzly “marked” the front of the car, I realized that my camera was on the roof. A couple of blasts of the car horn and off he went. No real danger since I could have driven off, if he tried to get in. It was a rental after all. I must tell you that the drive back to Edmonton was kind of tough. As the radiator heated up, the bear’s urine had a powerful stink. Male grizzly bears can reach weights of more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg), but more typically weigh 400 pounds (180 kg) to 770 pounds (350 kg). The females are on average 38% smaller, at about 250–350 pounds (114–160 kg). On average, grizzly bears stand about 1 meter (3.3 ft) at the shoulder. (some information from Wikipedia) Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments. Dana

Comments (23)

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danapommet

10:50PM | Fri, 24 July 2009

You need to know that the snow had a hard crust on the surface, so that every time the bear tried to run at me, his weight would break through the crust. The show shoes kept me from doing that so I could keep a good distance. No real danger here for me. Dana

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beachzz

11:18PM | Fri, 24 July 2009

Wow, what a story--love the stinky part!!

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mgtcs

11:22PM | Fri, 24 July 2009

Excellent photo and narrative!

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IO4

12:17AM | Sat, 25 July 2009

Great shot, thanks for sharing it:)

whaleman

1:04AM | Sat, 25 July 2009

That's a great clear picture zoomed! Having had one bear experience, and not a Grizzly either, I think I wouldn't want a closer experience than this. They can knock a windshield out with one swipe. On the positive side, think of all the other animals that would stay away from that smell - it's great insurance against other bears, ha ha!

tpx1

1:25AM | Sat, 25 July 2009

you were lucky that that bear could not run otherwise you probably wouldn't be here today great shot

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Katraz

2:15AM | Sat, 25 July 2009

Great story , rather you than me.

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DAVER2112

7:48AM | Sat, 25 July 2009

Very nice shot! You're a brave man Dana. :)

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annie5

11:19AM | Sat, 25 July 2009

You were lucky Dana..Canadian Rockies is the most beautiful place that i have visited! Super capture :)

lucindawind

1:13PM | Sat, 25 July 2009

whoaaa thats really close if he marked your car :O ! awesome shot in the snow ... thats where I saw the black bears also .. Jasper , Lake Lousie area . .

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jendellas

2:26PM | Sat, 25 July 2009

Wow, how exciting, bet the adrenalin was flowing that day. Great pic glad you decided to risk it.

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durleybeachbum

2:57PM | Sat, 25 July 2009

Fab story, Dana! and a great pic!

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sandra46

3:58PM | Sat, 25 July 2009

very good choice (shot or car?)! excellent capture!

PD154

5:55PM | Sat, 25 July 2009

Excellent narrative and capture Dana, what a great moment!

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flavia49

7:02PM | Sat, 25 July 2009

excellent pic!!

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tennesseecowgirl

7:55PM | Sat, 25 July 2009

Gripping story Dana, I do alot of hiking out here, sometimes alone, and I always worry about bears when I am out alone. For the most part they leave people alone, but there are always reported incidents where they don't, I guess the lesson here is to respect their space. Whatever happened to the camera on the roof?

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