You are one brave man! When my parents were first married they went camping in Jasper National Park, Canada with my Aunt, Uncle and their two daughters. One evening while they were cooking and a huge grizzly comes lumbering through the camp ground walking steadily. Everyone just froze. Thankfully he walked on through and onto wherever he was going.
This is the best video I've ever watched on nature. Puts one at the location. One does not feel hurried but instead you get to see and hike at a relaxed pace. Very well done.
I hiked on that exact same trail back while I was in Yellowstone last month, it's such a beautiful place! We did not see any Grizzlies, though I did have a close encounter with a male Black Bear. It was a truly unforgettable experience, and I can't wait to go there again!!
Man we had two bears come through camp a few years back in Yellowstone. I didn't dare tell the wife, haha! They just kept on walking, really didn't care we were there. I've only had 1 bear in camp at night. He made a bunch of noise then walked off. Just be bear aware and loud in camp. Beautiful hike Stan! I love your content buddy.
As an experienced backpacker who's backpacked in Yellowstone, I don't know if I could convince myself to backpack alone with that many grizzly's around.
Really enjoyed your first class videos and all of the great information you share with us. I love all of the wonderful respect you share with the Precious animals and also the amazing environment. Stay safe, God Bless ❤🐾🙏
Mr. Mills, I enjoy your videos. The beauty of God's creations are there, in their truest nature, the way God intended. Thank you for sharing these videos. You don't tape yourself, nor do you incessantly narrate your steps. Just the beauty. I pray for your continued success in your endeavours. As well, good health and long life for you and your family. Amen
22 miles in one day, if needed! Stan, you are something! Keep pluggin away and never stop. Enjoy your videos so much, it's like I'm doing the hike myself. Well, that's got to be the "go-to" area of the park to find grizzlies! They're runnin around there like mice! Being a "tenderfoot" I'd probably not get much sleep at night in that area but you have such great knowledge of bears, etc., you can put everything in proper perspective. Really enjoyed this hike. (Happy birthday to the wife too) Oh, and one thing I never realized before is just how much the grizzlies like that open, meadow territory! Their easy diet of veggies is satisfied while there. I never thought of bears spending so much time out of the woods! Thank you for posting and God bless.
A friend and I saw a big sow with 2 small cubs in Glacier Park one year. We were hiking on a trail heading to see water falls. She & the cubs came barreling down the hill, stopped on the trail, saw us and other hikers heading our way. She paused, looked both ways, then ran down the hill. It was startling! The next day, that trailhead was closed as a hiker got mauled by the restrooms and cars. Ugh!
As someone who has had a lifelong interest in bears and traveled a fair bit in bear country, I found this video both interesting and a little concerning. The fellow tells us at the beginning that he is going into Slough to look for grizzly bears, sounding as if he has done this before. Yet, as he films and comments on the very first bear he sees, he states that he can't tell if it is a grizzly or a black. Even in the shaky video, shot from a few hundred yards away, the bear's size, obvious shoulder hump, distinct profile against the hillside and his movements very clearly indicate he is a grizzly. In this region, especially when traveling and camping alone, it is critical to know the difference between a black and grizzly, especially at this distance on open terrain. This gentleman seems like a really nice guy, with which I share an interest in these incredible (yet extremely dangerous) animals. My comment is made respectfully and in the spirit of concern for the safety and well-being of both humans and bears.
Hi Stan Great trail. I hike the same route on June 23, 2018 It was gourgeous. I did not see grizzley, even tho I was told one had been hanging out at the patrol cabin. I always enjoy your videos.
Stan, Like your videos so very much.... Virtual tour/visit/hike. Been there 13 times. Son goes to U of Mt because of these 'family visits'.. love and respect for nature always so evident; cannot fathom how you travel so easily in Grizzly country. Thanks ,,....again. Best
Glad you film all this Stan ,I wouldn't have the nerve to hike out there. Here in Scotland you might get chased by a big stag so not much danger camping out here.
Stan, thank you for zooming in and out to give me an idea of how far away you are. I’m assuming you are using binoculars of some kind since you’re on the move, but correct me if I’m wrong. I have a vision disability, and would need all the help I could get to be able to see anything. With that in mind, what is the power of the binoculars or scope you are using. Any recommendation regarding something that has needed power and quality without breaking the bank? Thank you in advance. - Duane
@@StanMills yes I am in Greece! Here, Unfortunately, the rains have become rare ! I used to do the same excursions as you, unfortunately now I can not do more than 50 steps! I wish you to always be strong to enjoy the greatness of nature!
@@StanMills It is pretty far from Poland, but who knows...We had 3 days in YNP and 1 in Teton. Lots of elks, bisons, pronghorns, / Lamar Valley /Mule deers ,bald eagel....red fox and two wolves/ on Hayden Valley/ It was amazing time for me and wife.
Sure enjoy your vids. I'm unsure whether it's wise to eat at a campsite, though. When I'm camping in either black or grizzly country I eat at least 100 yards distant.
Ok Stan watching your videos is convincing me to come move to the area sooner than next Spring. Why wait lol.... When I was in Slough creek primitive campground I saw signs warning people about badgers in the area but I didn't see any :(
We are going to apply for the permit in March and hope for the best when they draw. Grew up in JH and have spent many hours driving around inside YNP but have never back packed in the park.
very nice. The pictures are not good but in order to be safe in the Back Country bad pictures are pretty much what you can do. ironically the only possibility for decent pictures at least for me is near the road and at that location the Rangers tend to ruin everything
Besides getting some photos of some Grizzlies and some cubs with my 200-600mm with a 2x converter lens, I would love to get some photos of some badgers too!
Beautiful area but I don't think I would be up there by myself and I definitely wouldn't be able to sleep at night in a tent or hammock way too many bears..
I am so glad you are having a good time but I sure hope you planned something for your wife either before or after this hike to make up for not being home on her birthday 😮😂😢
@@StanMills If i'm not mistaken, he either didn't video the encounter or he hasn't posted it (yet?) I am aware of the incident - I'm sure it is the one being referenced - because Joey tells a much-abridged version in his Q&A video.
Hello Stan, I Have enjoyed many of your Yellowstone videos. In this one, are you sleeping on a pad in a sleeping bag under the rain fly? Do you have bear spray with you? What is your plan if a grizzly comes into camp at night? Do they simply leave you alone while you are sleeping under the rain fly? Jim Knight/Ann Arbor MI
I love these videos but I have never understood why and I will never get a permit to go hiking in a national forest I have a permit I live in the country that permits me to go on any national forest or BLM land as I choose when I choose
