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Quiz: What Kind of Bear Are You?

There are many kinds of bears in the world. Which matches your personality? Take our quiz and find out.

May 17, 2018 Adam Roy

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Adam Roy

In his time with Backpacker, Executive Editor Adam Roy has hiked or skied in and reported from five different continents and is still dreaming about hitting the other two. A former editor for Outside Magazine, he makes his home in Colorado’s Front Range and spends his free time ski touring, climbing, trail running, and backpacking with his family.

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Quiz: What Kind of Bear Are You?

There are many kinds of bears in the world. Which matches your personality? Take our quiz and find out.

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