[pct-l] bear stories

Okay the following doesn't have too much to do with the PCT, but it does have 
it's share of bears. Once upon a time I was hiking with a group of 9 in the 
Olympics. We were off trail and had to do some bushwhacking. Since the brush 
was sopping wet from dew, I put on my rain gear and volunteered to go first 
and shake as much moisture off the brush so that those behind wouldn't get 
soaked. I pushed through for about 100 yards and then came into a clearing. 
Less than 20' away was a BIG bear and her cub. Before I had time to react the 
cub, who apparently still couldn't see well, ran over to me and nestled 
against my leg, probably thinking I was momma bear. I could feel it shivering 
in fear. Then it was MY turn to shiver in fear because momma bear was giving 
me a look that I hope I never witness again. It reminded me of the look a dog 
gives you as it's ferociously barking in anger and about to attack. My jaw 
dropped, I stumbled back a couple of feet and screamed "There's a bear here, 
watch out." The cub then realized I wasn't momma and ran past momma into the 
woods. Momma then followed. About as close as I've ever gotten to losing 
control of my bowels
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