SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 15, 2023 / Categories: Stewardship 9 Bear Safety Tips From a Bear Biologist From Backpacker In more than two decades of studying human/bear encounters, Tom Smith estimates he’s seen hundreds of bruins of each species in the field. The former National Park Service research biologist in Alaska and current associate professor at Brigham Young University has published groundbreaking academic papers, like a seminal report comparing bear spray to guns. His studies have helped biologists—and backpackers—better understand bears. Here’s his advice for hikers, straight from the source: Get the Safety Tips at Backpacker Print 804
Be Trail Aware: It’s Moose Time in May Taller than your minivan, surprisingly more dangerous than a bear—learn what to look out for this spring. Nordic skiers tend to see a fair amount of moose—after all, they frequent where we like to ski, taking advantage of the easy travel on groomed trails in the winter. But in the Colorado Rockies from May through... Read More Tips & Ideas // May. 01, 2025
End-of-Season Nordic Secrets Don’t just stash your ski bag in the basement. Closing out the season properly will save your gear and your sanity. At the end of a long, snowy season, it’s tempting to pivot off to the next adventure—get out the gravel bike, the golf clubs, the running shoes. But first, say a proper goodbye to this season, and your future... Read More Tips & Ideas // Apr. 14, 2025