On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote:
> and for those not in the know
> when meeting a bear ... quiet retreat in reverse while talking softly is the
> best bet
> do not look the bear in the eye -- do not climb trees -- do not run ...
> bears are way faster than us ... 100 yards in less than 6 seconds
>

And they CAN run downhill.

But with my tongue in cheek.,......

Just don't try this:

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=nnf-M-iOB-M

Neil.