Help..I want to go hiking in Seldovia alaska but I can't find a guide. I don't want to be bear food....

Question

I want to hike to the top of Red Mountain in Seldovia Alaska.. Its like a personal goal for me thats really important and I mean REALLY important..but I can't find a guide and I don't want to be eaten by a bear..lol what should my next move be?

Answer 1

If you cant find a guide, then take a pistol with you. make sure it's enough pistol to take down a bear. Just look out for the grizzlies, the other ones should leave you alone. A grizzly shouldn't even attack you. If you see one, then walk away. If it comes after you, then shoot at the ground first, if it still chases you, then aim at it's heart and liver area. Dont shoot in the head. They have thick skulls, and could just ricochette the bullet.

I plan on moving up there soon.

Good luck

Answer 2

Get some pepper spray....it's very effective in repelling bear attacks.  Get the brand that's made for grizzlies.  And/or take some one with you, that's slower than you.  Remember...you don't have to out run a bear, just run faster than who ever you're with.