Skiers Encounter Grizzly Bear In The Mountains of Alaska

"Alaska is a hot spot for grizzly bears, easily home to the most of any of the 50 states. There are an estimated 30,000 across the entire state, representing over 98 percent of the United States population. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages the population, ensuring that the population remains healthy and grizzly bear viewing opportunities stay abundant."

"The summer months are the best time to observe the massive apex predators in Hyder as they gorge on fish during the salmon and chum runs in the shallow waters of Fish Creek but apparently they can still be active in the winter judging by this video of a group of backcountry skiers who encountered a grizzly at the top of a mountain, with skier Daryl Treadway actually sharing the slopes with the animal."

Alaska contains approximately 30,000 grizzly bears, representing over 98 percent of the United States population. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages the population to maintain health and plentiful grizzly viewing opportunities. Hyder, Alaska features exceptional wildlife viewing around Fish Creek, where visitors commonly see salmon, eagles, ducks, minks, otters, black bears, and grizzlies. Summer salmon and chum runs draw large feeding grizzlies into shallow Fish Creek waters, creating prime viewing. Grizzlies can also be active in winter, as demonstrated by backcountry skiers who encountered a grizzly near a mountain summit.

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