Landing in Kalispell MT

When we first landed we were asked if we had “bear spray”. Everyone here must carry it. I wasn’t sure if this was special brand of deodorant or some type of self defense mechanism.

The hotel loaned us two bottles. We were told that bear spray doesn’t work as well as a 40 cal handgun and we need to be mindful of which way the wind is blowing.

So Brett and I walked around Whitefish Lake and totally forgot the bear spray. No bears.

80 YO Wrangler Cecil told us that all bear spray does is put pepper on the bear's meal (you). The wind is never in your favor.Læs mere