Hide rocks in their pack. Smear them with honey. And if all else fails: Tie their shoes together. Here's how to sacrifice your partner and escape from a bear attack.
BACKPACKER Skills Editor Corey Buhay is here to help you master grizzly country's most essential safety gear.
Learn how to deal with a black bear or grizzly encounter with Shannon Davis and Ted the Bear.
Would you resort to cannibalism if your life depended on it? A shocking number of our readers said "yes." Our expert shows you how to do the unthinkable.
With just a few easy moves, this dance will have you fighting off hypothermia and dazzling all your hiking buddies.
Gear Editor Eli Bernstein takes us through what to look for when shopping for a pack.
Zipper not closing? Replace the slider the easy way with a little instruction from Ronald Simonds of Boulder Mountain Repair.
One couple's harrowing escape from a predatory bear.
How to responsibly store, equip, release, and dispose of bear spray.
