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We learned something from a Ranger before we took this walk: As bear have been encountered on this
particular trail, we were told that, if we 'make contact' with a bear, DON'T RUN* ~ make loud noises, or talk LOUDLY with
others, open up your jacket (to look bigger), and STAND YOUR GROUND. The bear will most likely just amble away. AND,
if your run across a moose, do just the opposite: RUN LIKE HELL. Moose will charge, not because they would ever eat us,
but they'll trample us to death, if angry enough. One of our Naturalist Guides (one of the most inspirational, 'into it' people I have ever met,)
told us he had been charged 4 times by a moose. There's not a lot of wildlife in Denali ~ they just don't like people
mixing it up with them. But there are occasions....
*Their genetics tell them to "CHASE, CHASE, EAT, EAT....!!!"

Description
We learned something from a Ranger before we took this walk: As bear have been encountered on this
particular trail, we were told that, if we 'make contact' with a bear, DON'T RUN* ~ make loud noises, or talk LOUDLY with
others, open up your jacket (to look bigger), and STAND YOUR GROUND. The bear will most likely just amble away. AND,
if your run across a moose, do just the opposite: RUN LIKE HELL. Moose will charge, not because they would ever eat us,
but they'll trample us to death, if angry enough. One of our Naturalist Guides (one of the most inspirational, 'into it' people I have ever met,)
told us he had been charged 4 times by a moose. There's not a lot of wildlife in Denali ~ they just don't like people
mixing it up with them. But there are occasions....
*Their genetics tell them to "CHASE, CHASE, EAT, EAT....!!!"