Yes, I chased a bear today #WouldDoAnythingForTheseKids
— Pat Hawks (@PatHawks) 26 June 2011I must start by saying that no children were in any danger at any point ever.
That said, we did have an encounter with a black bear today.
We were able to observe this black bear from a very safe distance while we were working at Wind River Ranch this afternoon.
It was a wonderful experience to comfortably observe a bear in it's "natural habitat," and were pleased when it decided it was time to wonder deeper into the forest.
And when it circled back, I had to chase it to the edge of camp property.
So tired but so worth it. still in awe of the bear. Gotta be real though, i was planning my escape route the whole time.
— Tony Fitzgerald (@MrTFitz) 26 Jun 2011@mrtfitz @CarlieFitz I've been there how many times...no bears. Y'all WORK w/ one. Unreal. And @PatHawks chased it. #gladtherewerenomaulings
— brent osborne (@bwo2312) 26 June 2011Hike of the Day
Today we hiked a short tundra trail near the top of Trail Ridge Road.
It was quite beautiful, and plenty strenuous for our non-acclimated flat lander lungs.
