Real life grizzly encounter caught on video. Yellowstone National Park

Dodging grizzlies is not my idea of an enjoyable hike...

A calm, rational and level headed reaction to a very interesting encounter. It's clear you have a good grasp on bear behaviour and the demeanor to make good decisions under pressure. Well done and well presented.

Such a peaceful, respectful interaction with the first bear. Twice, he went out of his way to try and go around you before coming back to the trail. I think you made the right call turning around. All other options exhausted, your best bet is to get out of their way. Great video and beautiful bears.

I live in the Lake Tahoe basin where black bears visit my porch often. They are of course cream puffs compared to grizzlies. When bears are on the porch my 10 lb male cat howls, growls and throws himself full force against my glass door. What a champ, protecting his family. Thanks for posting this video. ❤Joanie 🐻

This is my worst nightmare and the reason I won't hike alone. Your calm demeanor impressed me, and I mean that sincerely.

He was just thinking, “oh it’s that Stan guy, he’s harmless”. Great footage!

"This is a case where you may want to say something to him." That cracked me up, but then he kept approaching. That was an amazing encounter - I'm glad it all worked out for you.

first Grizzly knew you were there before you saw it. Natural curiosity made her move in your direction to check out the scent/sound. Confirmed by sight and scent the object as human. Lost interest, but kept checking you, while she went along the river. 2nd Grizzly picked up a scent or became attracted by the river to look for food (not meaning you). Everything nice and "easy". Amazing morning stroll, where you did the right thing all along. I have zero experience with Grizzly. Kind of intimidating and nerve wrecking, not knowing precisely what they are up to. I am from the Netherlands. Only experience was with black bears in Yosemite. One surprised me in Pate valley, 40 yards behind my tent, opening a fallen tree with its claws. Bear didn't pay attention to me. I was just watching. I can still play the movie. Thanks for your wonderful shots.

Stan - After 40+ years of hiking and traveling the park I would say you nailed the response. Finding #2 was just a good way to really get the heart going! The trail isn’t going anywhere, you can doing it again some other time. Thanks for the great videos.

What a beautiful place! The one time I was in Yellowstone, I was with people who believed in experiencing nature through a car window. Thank you so much for sharing this, I could almost smell the morning air. ❤

I remember walking to check on a worksite with my father after snow made the road impassable. It was only a mile in, but on the way back we noticed large mountain lion tracks crossing our own in the fresh snow. It trailed us from about a halfway in. The rest of the walk out was a little unnerving. Very glad there was two of us.

Enjoyed this video. Your maturity, respectful attitude, wisdom, and steady calm narration was very soothing for my hurty heart.

I worked in Yellowstone in the late1970s and early 80s. Here is a quote from the trail guide I used then - "Yellowstone Trails: A Hiking Guide" (1978) ~ Bighorn Pass Trail "Because of the high concentration of bears in the area there are special restrictions on hiking the Bighorn Pass Trail. Only parties of 4 or more people are allowed on the trail and no off-trail travel is permitted." I'm not passing judgment because I also hike quietly solo in Yellowstone. Just saying.

I’m Australian and I would be terrified. The scenery is spectacular, really very beautiful.

The crisp backcountry air nice video Stan always be bear aware. We have some big grizzlies up here in the Rocky Mountains and Selkirk mountain ranges here in British Columbia. Magnificent animals just make sure to give them space and always let them know you are in the area. The last thing you wanna do is spook a sow and her Cubs. Grizzlies might look sloppy but boy can they close that distance between you and them in seconds. Always carry bear spray and make a loud clap once in a while when hiking in the backcountry. Awesome video stay safe and greetings from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

Thank you for filming and walking us through the choices you made and when!

This was a beautiful encounter Stan, and so well filmed. So much knowledge to gather from this video!

Excellent! Thanks for the real time lesson. Have no idea what the bears were thinking but agree with your decisions. Enjoyed the excitement in your normally quite and calm voice😊

This would have been pretty scary for me. Thank you for sharing this as it definitely adds to knowledge, on how to possibly act in a predicament like this. I admire this

I get the need to experience the beauty of nature, what I don't get is going into areas with dangerous animals alone. Yes, you were "quiet" but they could smell you. They must've had full bellies. I'm glad you made it out but my gut was in knots the entire time, nothing peaceful here. Beautiful scenery and you're still alive so there's that😊 Thanks for sharing... I know I'm about a year late to seeing this, it just popped up in my feed lol