Glacier National Park - Backcountry Camping and Bears (U.S. National Park Service)

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Hiking with good friends

Summer Backcountry Camping Video
Glacier National Park is bear country! Do you know how to react if you see one on the trail? How do I cross that rushing stream? What do I do with my food? There is a lot to know about backcountry camping in Glacier. The information contained in this video will provide backcountry users, or anyone interested in outdoor activities in Glacier National Park, with basic safety information. It also introduces "Leave No Trace" concepts and is an essential tool to plan a successful overnight experience in the park. Day-hikers and the casual visitor to Glacier will also enjoy this introduction to the wilds of one of the most spectacular and wild areas in the world.

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Skiing into Glacier's winter backcountry

Winter Backcountry Camping Video
Winter is a special time in Glacier. The crowds are gone and a peaceful quiet descends over the park. However, just as it is a time of great challenge for the plants and animals that live here, it is also a time of unique challenges that are faced by only the hardiest of souls willing to venture into the backcountry on skis or snowshoes. Hypothermia, frostbite, and avalanches need to be factored in to any winter backcountry trip. This video will aid in planning a successful winter overnight experience in the park. Park visitors not planning on this level of extreme winter recreation will appreciate the challenges highlighted in this short vignette into Glacier's winter.

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Park Wildlife Biologist John Waller

Bear Safety in Glacier National Park
Park Wildlife Biologist John Waller explains about bear behavior and how to hike and travel safer on the trails in Glacier National Park. Learn why it's not a good idea to walk quietly and how best to react to a surprise encounter with one of the parks largest and most magnificent residents.

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