Old School Bear Defense on Alaska’s Most Popular Hiking Loop

Think you’re safe on Denali National Park’s most popular hiking loop? Think again. We are hiking the stunning Savage Alpine Trail, one of the most accessible and beautiful routes in the park, but we just found undeniable proof that the old-timers knew something modern tourists often forget: Alaska’s grizzlies are a constant, lethal reality, even on the beaten path.
In this video, we take you beyond the scenic vistas to discover a piece of forgotten wilderness wisdom. We encounter a historic 1920s trapper’s and ranger’s cabin that features the most “brutal” form of old-school bear defense…

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