Grizzly Bear Attack on School Group Leaves 11 Injured in British Columbia On November 20, a school group was attacked by a grizzly bear, leaving 11 of them injured and two in critical condition. The incident happened on a walking path in Bella Coola, British Columbia, 435 miles Northwest of Vancouver. According to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, several people had to be transported to the local airport to be air-lifted to […] Hiking Brett Currie | December 8, 2025 0 Comments
Kicking Horse, BC, Report: Skiing with Boo the Bear Report from March 6, 2025 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, located outside of Golden, British Columbia, sits on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, offering stunning views of the Purcell and Selkirk mountain ranges. The resort also has some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing in the world. Kicking Horse dazzles even the most seasoned of riders with access to […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 7, 2025 0 Comments
Grizzly Bears Poised for a Return to Washington’s North Cascades The North Cascades are a breathtaking sight of jagged peaks and emerald valleys located in Northern Washington State. The Cascades are on the cusp of reclaiming a vital piece of their ecological heritage: the grizzly bear. The grizzly bear population has dwindled up north almost to the point of extinction, with the last confirmed sighting in the Cascades reported in 1996. Unregulated […] Jack Bynum | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
35-Year-Old Man Survives Attack by 2 Grizzly Bears in Grand Teton National Park, WY A man was attacked by two grizzly bears on Sunday, May 19, near the Signal Mountain area of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. It is the first verified bear attack of the season. The victim was identified as a 35-year-old man from Massachusetts. He was flown via helicopter to St. John’s Hospital in Jackson, Wyoming, and is in a […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2024 0 Comments
First Grizzly Bear Sighting of 2023 in the Jackson Hole, WY, Area Early in the evening on March 22, the first grizzly bear of 2023 was observed in Grand Teton National Park. As bears become active this spring, Bear Wise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware. Adult male grizzly bears typically emerge from hibernation in March, while females with young typically appear […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2023 0 Comments
Wyoming Proposes End of Grizzly Bear Protections On September 16, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon explained that Wyoming plans to ask the federal government to “remove its protection for grizzly bears” in the Yellowstone region. The lift of these protections could lead to the hunting of grizzlies. The grizzly bears in Yellowstone can be up to 700 pounds, according to ABC. Although grizzlies come with negative connotations as […] Breya Bergom | September 20, 2021 2 Comments
Woman Cited After Getting Too Close to Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone National Park [arve url="https://youtu.be/-vJJKPT4ESk"] SnowBrains | July 29, 2021 Likes Tweets 3 Comments
Grizzly Attack Survivor Shares Secrets On How To Survive Bear Attacks On July 9, Tom Whitney faced death as he was mauled by what he exclaimed to be a “350-400” pound grizzly bear. Whitney was running Island Park, Idaho when the father of three girls made eye contact with a grizzly bear. According to East Idaho News, Whitney exclaimed that after he had made eye contact, the animal charged at him. Tom […] Industry News Breya Bergom | July 20, 2021 1 Comment
Grizzly Bear Attacked and Killed a Camper in Montana Officials are searching for a grizzly bear that attacked and killed a camper in a remote Montana forest on Tuesday morning. The animal is said to have previously wandered through the site before the attack. The camper, who’s identity has not yet been released, was attacked between 4 am and 5 am at a campground near Ovando on the edge of […] SnowBrains | July 7, 2021 2 Comments
Grizzly Bear in Grand Teton National Park, WY, Relocated Due to ‘Irresponsible Visitors’ Feeding It Grand Teton National Park staff recently relocated a subadult grizzly bear within the park after the bear received a food reward in two incidents due to irresponsible human actions. A food storage violation citation with a mandatory court appearance was issued to one individual, and both incidents are under investigation. Related: National Park Service Recommends You “Do Not Push Down […] SnowBrains | June 28, 2021 1 Comment
7-Percent of American Men Think They Could Beat a Grizzly Bear in an Unarmed Fight Not sure what to make of this, really… who are these people?! Seven percent of American men reckon they would be victorious in unarmed combat with a grizzly bear. How exactly do they think they could avoid the razor-sharp claws, the huge teeth and jaws, and the speed, strength, and agility of an 800lb wild animal? I’d pay cash money to […] Laughs SnowBrains | May 17, 2021 1 Comment
$40,000 Reward to Catch the Poacher Who Killed a Grizzly Bear, Also Resulting in the Death of Her Cub An adult female grizzly bear was shot and killed near the Pole Bridge Campground in Island Park, ID, between March 15 and March 23, and Idaho Fish and Game ask for information from the public to help solve the case. Grizzly bears are protected by both state and federal law, with no current hunting season in Idaho. Cumulative rewards from […] SnowBrains | April 29, 2021 3 Comments
Polar Bears, Now Mating With Grizzly Bears, Might Survive Climate Change Climate change has taken its toll on the polar bear population. Despite this, they have found a way to potentially survive its impact. Scientists have seen that polar bears are mating with grizzlies and passing on their genetic code. Rising temperatures have pushed the polar bear towards extinction, shrinking its habitat and limiting its access to hunting grounds. Dwindling polar ice […] Brains Alex Mangels | April 16, 2021 3 Comments
Grizzly Bear Kills Hunter in Alaskan National Park A hunter was killed by a grizzly bear in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska on Sunday, September 20, 2020. The hunter was on a 10-day moose hunt with a friend near the Chisana River drainage at the time of the attack. The incident is the first known bear mauling fatality recorded in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and […] SnowBrains | September 23, 2020 1 Comment
Grizzly Bear Attacks Mountain Biker in Canada, Biting Through His Helmet A 58-year-old man was attacked by a grizzly bear while mountain biking over the weekend. The man was on the Castle Pass Trail, Lillooet, BC with his wife when they came across a mother bear and two cubs. The protective sow attacked the man, injuring his abdomen and leg, and biting and crushing his helmet. The injuries were not life-threatening and […] SnowBrains | August 18, 2020 4 Comments
USFWS Biologist Seriously Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack in Montana A biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) was attacked by a grizzly bear in the Centennial Valley, MT Wednesday morning. The individual suffered serious bite wounds but is expected to recover fully. The USFWS employee was working on a sage grouse monitoring project on Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge about a mile west of Elk Lake. […] SnowBrains | June 29, 2020 1 Comment
No Stopping Zone Introduced on Trans-Canada Highway to Protect Feeding Bears There is now a section of the Trans-Canada Highway that has a no-stopping zone in order to protect bears feeding along the roadway. The 10 km stretch of road runs from the Alberta-British Columbia border to the town of Fields, BC. It is in place to ensure that the bears have room to feed along the road without motorists stopping […] Alex Camerino | June 25, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Mama Grizzly Charges Car to Protect Her 3 Cubs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calvin Barrett (@breezefax) on May 28, 2020 at 7:04pm PDT Slowed down to check out some bears on the way into Montana. Kinda goes without saying but, friendly reminder: don’t fuck with mama bears, or any mamas for that matter.// For future reference I’ve been informed that the way […] SnowBrains | June 16, 2020 0 Comments
Man Survives Grizzly Bear Attack In Idaho, Shares Story and Offers Advice Editor’s note: This story contains a photo some readers may find graphic. Gregory “Thor” Godar thought he was going to die when he was attacked by a 500-pound grizzly bear near Henry’s Lake in Idaho. Nate Eaton with East Idaho News reports that the bear slashed Godar’s back, swung him to the ground, and bit his stomach. Godar was convinced […] SnowBrains | June 4, 2020 0 Comments
Shed Hunter Severely Injured in Grizzly Bear Attack Near Cody, WY A man was attacked and injured by a grizzly bear Friday while shed-hunting in Sunlight Basin northwest of Cody, WY. The man, who suffered a severe neck injury, was flown to the hospital where he is receiving treatment. He was identified by Associated Press as local man Spencer Smith, 41. “The safety of outdoor recreationists is always at the forefront of […] SnowBrains | May 4, 2020 0 Comments
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