Happy to Hike in the Sierra

balzaccom
Aug 30, 2025
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This story about a pair of hikers using bear spray in Glacier National Park reminded us once again how nice it is to hike in the Sierra.

Bear spray just saved a hiker in Glacier National Park https://share.google/N4RWIls5A6vN585MJ

Sure, you can get into trouble in these mountains, but they don't have grizzlies, thunderstorms tend to be modest, and there are fewer dangers in general--especially this time of year, when the rivers are lower and calmer.

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