Photographing GRIZZLY BEARS 😱 in Montana & Wyoming with my Sigma 150-600

[@NicoleGlass]

Hope you enjoyed this photography adventure! #1 thing is to always be safe and careful out there. No photo is more important than your life. The lens I used for my photos: amzn.to/3jPUJZF Free trial to download the music I used: share.epidemicsound.com/zdM3n

[@Mr1011ck]

I enjoyed your photos. Thanks for sharing. I've always wanted to get into wildlife photography. Thanks again.

[@rmb9726]

Thank you very much for sharing, God bless and stay safe, ray from queens, ny

[@chuckchilders9966]

You guys should have sprayed the bear though. He was definitely acting predatory if he snuck up. The bear knows you're there way before you see the bear. They have a better nose than a bloodhound. A little shot of bear spray would make him think twice about approaching hikers. When a deterrent is used properly it can keep you and the bear out of trouble.

[@jagzilla1398]

(TLC)..Don't go chasing grizzly bears Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all But I think you're moving too fast

[@pamelamorris3148]

Well one day you're not going to be so lucky and you'll be lunch and scat.

[@kylenelson9755]

You should never feel ashamed of what you have, whenever you are around other photographers and their gear. You are a great photographer.

[@Jussayne]

says ?

[@kylenelson9755]

@@Jussayne What do you mean by “says” ? I had posted this to give her some encouragement. If your looking to start some shit, do it in someone else’s post.

[@hopeandgracetompkins3707]

Encouragement is priceless. As long as its beneficial to do well.

[@Jussayne]

@@kylenelson9755 I'm not sure what your talking about .could you please remind me. I'm so sorry if I said anything upsetting at all

[@Jussayne]

If your referring to my post saying says? That wasn't to you or anyone about a photographer. It was about the dog with big ears. Before you swear at me ease check what your talking about. if your so concerned about encouraging people. Maybe your words can hurt as well as help

[@nightcoder5k]

2:19 I notice some photographers feel this way. I think there'll always be a better photo than the one you're seeing. The photos you take are always special because you create them yourself. I never care if others' photos are better than mine. My photos are special to me because I was there at the scene and I created a memory.

[@ldn0224]

I have had two encounter's with bear spray. False sense of security. Good to have but if bear wants you, means nothing. Kills me that people think the wild is a just a zoo.

[@dictator9849]

You bet, only thing I want with me is a shotgun loaded with Deer Slugs and a holstered 44mag. Otherwise, no hikey in bear country.

[@judithbeers7598]

@@dictator9849 you are a very smart man!

[@kiYAKER741]

@@dictator9849 The 12 gauge weighs more than bear spray and is more difficult to carry (even a 44 mag. weighs more than bear spray!) on a long hike. How close is the bear before you fire (could be a bluff charge?)? Without practice shooting at objects bounding towards you at 35 mph, you might only wound the bear. Hence studies of bear spray vs large caliber firearms claim bear spray is a better deterrent. I wonder how they proved this? Wouldn't a charging bear's momentum carry him right through a cloud of bear spray?

[@dictator9849]

@@kiYAKER741 Weight of your weapons should be a non-issue. Sure, they are heavier than the spray, but after all you’re in a dangerous situation that in my mind, outweighs the need for more exertion. After all, hunters do it all the time (carry the extra weight). As to missing, you would have pretty good odds of hitting a charging object if you can remember this, …………aim low like a foot to 1,.5 feet off the ground of the charging animal. This is true for bear spray too. Biggest mistake people make is shooting over the head of the charging target. Secondly, your greatest chance of mortally wounding or stopping a Grizzly charge is with the shotgun or a rifle with a .375 or .400 round. The chest holstered .44 (in my case anyway) is most likely a last resort. Your chances of brining down a charging Grizzly bear with a handgun are pretty low unless you’re a decent marksmen. If you miss with the shotgun, pretty good odds the mauling has started and your day took a very bad turn. Hopefully you would then have the chance while your being eaten to pull the .44 mag out and shoot him/her at point blank range. As far as a bluff charge goes, I don’t really know what to say about that other than I myself (just speaking for myself) am not going to wait and see. It’s not worth the chance. With a black bear it might be different.

[@chase4116]

Bear spray is VERY effective and can prevent attacks or shorten the duration of the attack. This isn't even a question. And handguns are also highly effective against bears in an attack. Google "AmmoLand" and "bear attacks" and you'll see the most comprehensive collection of bear attacks where a sidearm was used with actual sourced facts and numbers. Get your stuff together son and educate yourself.

[@sukijay4990]

After seeing no bears at all when we went to Canada two years ago I became obsessed with bears, so when we got home I watched loads of bear videos on KZbin. What I saw made me glad I didn’t see any in Canada! So I’m glad you got your photos after your scary encounter, even if you’re not entirely happy with them! You’re alive and that’s the main thing :)

[@NicoleGlass]

Yeah actually I am more afraid now in hindsight than I was in the moment. I think adrenaline kicks in and keeps you focused on the "what to do" aspect, rather than the fear aspect.

[@nickcrispe1321]

The Montana photos are great, because of the story they tell. I have felt the same thing, that being one of a gang of photographers all congregated at a prime watching point is a second-rate experience. Finding you own wildlife, and maybe having it be usually too far away, but sometimes too close, that's the real magic.

[@andrewbalcombe1338]

Great stuff Nicole. Very gutsy, walking along those icy sheer drops. Oh and of course dealing with a grizzly :-).

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you Andrew! It was probably my most memorable day of the year. Hope all is well!

[@andrewbalcombe1338]

@@NicoleGlass I can understand that Nicole. Rare moments with wildlife enrich our lives, especially when there is an element of danger :-). All good over here thanks. Keeping busy and so far out of trouble. I hope November is treating you well also.

[@wendynewing8834]

What an exciting and frightening video. I was on the edge of my seat throughout! I'm very relieved that you were not on the menu. That hike looks as deadly as a close-up grizzly encounter too. You are very brave. The scenery was so beautiful. I think your photographs and video of the grizzly bears are very good. I feel that you have been too hard on yourself. It's a 10 out of 10 from me.

[@LabeilleCreative]

sometimes the coolest and in this case dangerous things that happen are when we are not expecting it to happen, and I love that. Pictures can never truly define the feeling of that moment no matter how good an image is.

[@shutterbug2692]

Wow! Icy trail with heights and up close grizzly bears - that is a trail for the brave. Glad you made it out safe!

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you! Yes it was a scary trail for sure!

[@juhakaaro9656]

Hey, Nicole! You got good pictures of the bear! It is indeed a scary situation to face a bear close, easy to imagine. I have never seen a bear in the wild here in Finland. Nice video!

[@timg7627]

So you went looking for grizzlies and then stopped in a berry patch and were surprised to see a grizzly? Got it

[@pmurphy12667]

right

[@Jussayne]

Right

[@treemands]

I bet she would taste good, especially if she was just eating berries. Can you blame the big lunk?

[@NicoleGlass]

Lol first time I ever ate huckleberries in my life and I get so much crap for it 🙈

[@slamyourheadin9449]

@@NicoleGlass don’t ever eat the bears huckleberries again.

[@carolynvines2027]

I'm glad you shared your photos. They're just as good as your more professional photos because they carry a story with them. 🥰Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@elizabethwhite6364]

I enjoyed this so much! We were just there and didn't get to see a grizzly so I thank you for sharing! Great story and glad you are safe!

[@RidingTusCanY]

"what do you go for? The camera ? or the bearspray? " If you go for the camera you go on National Geographic, if you go for the bearspray you stay alive.... it's a matter of priorities ;)

[@NicoleGlass]

Haha I guess so...

[@twodogsdave66]

Thank you for telling us about your experience. You did good on the trail and your pictures of the bear in the huckleberry field are amazing!

[@gunlokman]

Brilliant video. SOOOO glad you guys had bear-spray, I was beginning to think you might not. Oh, and I'm glad it's not just me that misses the best potential video because I just turned the camera off or it ran out of power. I am not normally suspicious but I make an exception when it comes to the video gremilins who wait for such moments!

[@nwyetiphotography]

Great video! Bear spray has an effective range of 30 feet and longer with the premium stuff so you should have sprayed the grizz when it’s that close. I’m a Yellowstone Ecosystem bear and wildlife photographer and was actually in Hayden Valley when that grizzly was munching on the bull elk across the river. Making noise isn’t always the best approach when you’re photographing bears, in opposition to just hiking and no wanting to see any of these beautiful brutes. But getting them to know where you are is. Usually walking slow, watching where you are in relation to plant growth (berries), dead kills (animal carcasses), or sagebrush areas. Usually talking to a bear calmly is better than shouting and posing yourself as a threat. The huckleberry field should have been a red flag for encountering bears and I often try to find huckleberry or salmonberry fields to look for bears. Bears and wildlife often use hiking trails to navigate around just like we do. And you have a great lens; I regularly use a Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 on my Sony a7iii and crop in a bit in Lightroom. Next time you come to Yellowstone, check out the Slough Creek Trail in the northeast section, which has numerous grizzlies. For grizzly and black bear knowledge when hiking or photography, read Stephen Herrero’s book Bear Attacks: Causes and Avoidance. And your work is awesome so keep it up!

[@davidolson8559]

Have you seen all the amazing bear and wildlife images on Instagram etc. No image is worth risking your life for especially nowadays when very few people are even getting paid for wildlife photography. Stay safe

[@BucketListTravellers]

What a story! And very well told 😀 Glad you survived to hike another day.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you! I’m glad I survived too 😅

[@ActionXander]

I was there last year in Yellowstone and I was also able to catch that grizzly with its bull elk kill. It was an awesome experience but also humbling to see all those crazy expensive lens kits 😅 Awesome video! Glad y'all made it out unharmed

[@alvaroq2024]

Who knew a frozen huckleberry field would save your life from a grizzly attack. It makes sense to me.

[@mafia8500]

She said that she was disappointed that the bear was looking down because it was eating, and I was like the hell, it's still way better than him staring at you and having you for the dinner.

[@daveward1484]

What extraordinarily lucky people you are.

[@FrostglowASMR]

Wow, amazing story! I'm loving all the videos about your photography adventures :)

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you so much! These take a lot longer to edit so I very much appreciate it:)

[@MrAswinrichard]

what a positive story about bear encounters. I went down the trail yesterday. I skipped the glacier overlook part of the hike as my legs started cramping. I walked out of the trial as the last person taking close to 4 hours on return with almost sunset and totally isolated. I feel incredibly lucky, after hearing about your experience! makes me rethink my life - what if I encountered a grizzly when i am limping and alone on the hike with a bear spray in hand. Thanks, Nicole !

[@NicoleGlass]

It's such a beautiful place! But yes, I agree with you: I would not want to have an encounter like that alone!

[@peterbrackenbury]

How special being lucky enough to see two bears on one hike Nicole. Very pleased you all managed to get back down safely.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you!! Yes, I couldn’t believe it. So rare for that to happen

[@ScaryMary-7]

Thanks for having the presence of mind to know to turn around and not cause injury or worse. And keeping search and rescue teams safe. So not worth it to crawl to end point .

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks! Yeah I would've loved to photograph the view but it just wasn't worth it.

[@chadthiem8371]

You guys did the right thing when it came to the last bear. we hiked to mount siyeh summit and yes to see two bears on the same hike in glacier is quite common. we saw 7 in the rock scree. my only recommendation is always make noise on the trail not just after you see one close to you. don’t whistle sounds like pray. also everyone in the group needs their own bear spray too often are people not standing right next to someone with bear spray and half the time the other hiker is in the direct spray zone or down wind. beautiful pictures. if you would ever like to get pictures of grizzly’s safely i’d be glad to take a group up to the siyeh pass trail. then up the scree slide to the bears flipping rocks looking for mountain months. happy trails

[@raewebb6365]

Loved this vid. How super exciting. I agree 💯 that seeing so many photos of the same thing (in our area, a barred owl is being shared by 100s right now) I totally lose my motivation 😢 to even go shoot

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you!! Yes... it feels less special when you see those photos absolutely everywhere

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Yes, the capabilities of modern cameras coupled with outstanding, affordable telephoto lenses, and storage devices with massive capacities enable the masses to capture stunning wildlife photos. It becomes more about being in the right place at the right time and shooting many, many shots. At nature photographer meetings I’ve heard three renowned pros emphasize two things: first, the only people who immediately begin judging photos by sharpness, noise, and other technical details are photo techies, and second, the essence of most wildlife photos is about the experience-the story you are telling. You seem overly concerned about technical details when you should just be more confident in sharing your experience and the story you are telling.

[@charlesbyrd1957]

I really enjoyed this hon. Well done.....I've been to glacier a score of visits since 1969 Including one on the trail at cut bank on the east side where two girls had been attacked by brownies and one killed....77 Man so many more folks these days.... I was there two years ago.....fog and rain are common at what I feel is our most scenic park You're lovely....well done Nicole..I'm subscribing

[@jamesphillips1478]

that was inspiring Nicole. I have been to Glacier 3 times but never had that encounter before. That trail looked like it was gorgeous. Never been on that one but the scenery was magnificent. You made a good choice concerning the bad weather situation and with the bear encounters. Thank you for sharing that unique experience!

[@evanwindom3265]

Love how at 0:45, she says "Four grizzly bears", and holds up three fingers. Too cute. :) Bear 1: What a great opportunity to see a bear being a bear. How rare is it to have such an insight? Bear 2: Looking down at the people on the trail and thinking "Naw, there's nothing down there I want to eat badly enough to walk all the way down there." Bear 3: Lots of photographs of bears are too tight. They show lots of bear, but no context. I love that her photos show the setting around the bear as well. Bear 4: People sometimes don't realize that bears don't want to expend energy any more than people do. They use trails just like we do. The bear obviously had no ill intent - it was just traveling to the berry patch. Four bears in a couple of days -- stunning stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@Fluffimuff]

Stunningly beautiful hiking trail. Was magical to watch this. Thank you! I'm glad you're both safe.

[@jolenecreech7648]

Fantastic photos. Fantastic experiences. Grizzlies are magnificent creatures, aren’t they? Thank you 🙏 for sharing your experiences. I was too scared to take that trail in Glacier. We watched grizzlies from the safety of the Lodge at Many Glacier Hotel. That was my thrill of a lifetime! 💜

[@NicoleGlass]

I heard that lodge is fantastic! The East side of the park was closed when I went. Glad you got to see them safely!

[@kwradar12]

I love in rural NW Montana and recently had a Grizzly pass through my property while the dogs and I were out. Most fortunately we were more then 100 yards apart from the bear, . My youngest Shepard began to run towards it barking up a storm, I screamed to him to get come back, the bear turned and began slowly walking towards my dogs approach. He was probably thinking that lunch was delivering itself. All of a sudden my dog stopped turned tail and flew back up to the house and the bear turned back and continued on in the direction of the lake. In twenty years that is my only sighting, and I’m so glad it was distant and had a good ending. We get mostly fox and wolves because of our chickens, and even then it’s not often. I learned a saying Montanians have, one dog is “dinner”, two dogs is a deterrent. Glad you survived to tell the tale.

[@germanduce324]

Thanks for sharing. No bears in the mediterranean island of Menorca. But we are proud of the brown bear population on the north-west of Spain. All my life I did (and and I do) dream of visiting Montana and Wyoming. Great story, thanks, I'll keep an eye on your work 👍🙏

[@majordeezee1659]

Most definitely great choices. While you’re at it the badlands are worth a side jaunt.

[@germanduce324]

@@majordeezee1659 I did visit the Badlands ....long ago! 👍

[@ronnieoutdoors]

Love this story , keep on the good work , greetings from Sweden!!

[@silviaalexiev3098]

Wow, what a story! I enjoyed every minute of it and it kept me in suspense. You are an amazing story teller!

[@NicoleGlass]

Aw thanks Silvia! :) Really appreciate that.

[@jaycee6996]

Good to see that you escaped unscathed, a fantastic encounter, I feel suitably jealous. Here in the UK the most dangerous animal, apart from humans, that you might encounter is a deer tick. A friend used to work as a park ranger in the middle of Australia and he sent me a letter saying that if a insect, spider or snake bite left you on your back for three days they described it as "non toxic". Obviously where the entire wildlife apart from the wombats, roos and koalas is determined to exterminate you, if you give it the slightest chance, your perspective of relative risk changes. As for me I will with my characteristic incredible bravery face the dangers of the mozzies and other biting insects in my local nature reserve in Dorset. Best Wishes.

[@majordeezee1659]

🤩 wow. What a hike‼️ I went to photo 📷 school in Missoula Montana. Experience of a lifetime. Just a note, you can rent any lens your heart ♥️ desires. Kindred spirit sitting 🪑 in the cornfields of the Midwest feeling a road trip comin on strong. Stay safe, enjoy the journey.

[@althealthworks]

I have watched three videos of this particular trail and ridge and in every single one of them the hikers came face to face with a grizzly. I can't believe this trail is a real place where this is allowed to occur. Seems like a disaster waiting to happen. The bears always seem to be right around a corner or right on the trail. Anyway thanks for sharing love the storytelling and imagery!

[@bobbywummerphotography9798]

Nicole I truly loved your video from start to finish! Don't ever put your equipment down or measure yourself up to other photographers. It's all about the moment that you capture with your eyes. You can't ever take that away or play it down. Totally love the story line as well as the cinema photography. I give you * BIG kudos* on the hiking up that mountain! You did the totally right thing and made the right call. Thank goodness it wasn't a mama bear with cubs! If you ever come to Florida I would love to take you and your boyfriend on a swamp walking tour. I also shared your video inside my bear album, we don't have Grizzlies but we have Florida Black Bears and have been getting awesome up close video footage using my trail cameras. Anyways, again keep up these amazing videos!

[@davidfitzpatrick7399]

I live in Grizzly Country in Northern Alberta and it's always a joy to see a Grizzly, Black Bears not so much but I do enjoy the bears. Also, hitting rocks together does work at least the 2 times I used it! I spend much time looking for Grizzly Bears... Great stress relief is watching a Grizzly Bears...

[@magnoliathreads9821]

The pictures are part of your story, experience, and adventure! You have a wonderful memory of the adventure. I often tell my husband; it is not always the quality of the photo but the experience of the memory. I have been using the same lens with my Nikon 7200. My Husband has the Sigma Sport with his Nikon 850.

[@leighann5308]

Wow 😳 You sure are brave. Thanks for sharing.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks! Well... I don’t know if brave is the right word. I didn’t exactly plan to encounter that bear 😅

[@michaelvendetti8087]

Awesome adventure and scenery the bears make that incredible. Love the freedom of being in touch with nature.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you!! It definitely made me feel alive

[@MyFloridaWildlifeJournal]

Thanks for sharing. I shoot with the same lens as you and love it. And yes, I have put away my GoPro before the fun began. Thanks!

[@rouxchat6033]

All rightie then!!! I'm an avid hiker but when it comes to meeting up with a bear on the trail, watching your video is as close to one as I want to get. Especially since my small dog and I hike alone. Whew! So happy you came out of this in one piece. An Oregon nomad 🌲❤🐶😽❤🌲

[@NicoleGlass]

I’d be so scared for small dogs!! And I definitely wouldn’t want to hike alone in bear country. I guess there’s a feeling of safety in numbers.

[@lawrencegleason4666]

I thought- I haven't heard from Nicole Glass for a while, looked your channel up and watched this! You were not far from where I live! I've been in this area for a quarter century and you've seen more grizzly bears than I have! Great shots of the mountains. Very tricky hiking when those trails ice up, any pool of water or moisture freezes and becomes dangerous.You made the right decision not to continue through. All it takes is one slip to ruin your weekend or your life. Great video. I liked the journalism angle of showing the crowd of photographers taking their bear photos with the incredible equipment they've lugged from the car to roadside. Thank you for posting! (Only 4,ooo subscribers to 30K!)

[@awindowintimevidpro]

Loved your narrated story. I was in Yellowstone to see the Grizzly on the river. Incredible. My camera battery had just died before I saw the bear. I do profesional video. What a great adventure you had. I really wanted to see a grizzly bear while I was there, and felt lucky to see this guy.

[@NicoleGlass]

Oh noooo, I would’ve been so sad if my battery died! I’m glad you got to see it! We were both lucky that something so incredible coincided with our trips

[@boblacourse1430]

Hey Nicole, I'm a little late to the party here! Just viewed 2 of your videos for 1st time. Great Video. I know you made the right decision grabbing bear spray and backing away. I'm pretty sure if that were me sitting there, I would have taken several shots 1st. It takes 3 seconds to put camera to eye, focus and fire off 10 or 20 frames. My belief is, better to get the shot that to regret it afterwards. June of 2020 my wife and I had a similar experience in Montana outside of Glacier with a griz. We were also hiking and while sitting against a pine tree having a snack a large griz walked up into a small pond 20 yards from us. It knew we were there. WE both laid flat on ground very quietly while I shot 50 photos of the griz tossing logs around in the pond. I got some amazing shots. We then backed away to a safe spot and left the area.

[@kenwa64yayoo]

When you said they are not the best.... COME ON..... You had the wild..The memory...AWSOME TRIP

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you! Yes the experience was unforgettable

[@HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho]

We travel to Glacier National Park two or three times each year from Sandpoint, Idaho. However.... we did not go this year. In my younger days, I would carry a camera equipment backpack. Now, I only carry my Panasonic 1000, plus a small pocket camera. That's all I need anymore. Very nice adventure. Great work!

[@mtguy234]

I travel to Sandpoint from Montana to get away from all of the people now..

[@HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho]

@@mtguy234 Sandpoint has gone crazy. Too many people and housing has doubled. Do you have a website? I would love to see your photographs. Hi from Sandpoint, Idaho USA.

[@littlebooks4760]

I really enjoyed watching this thank you greetings from the UK

[@rmb743]

That was great, thank you for sharing, and all the photographs were great.

[@James-ke5sx]

A whole fresh Salmon might make a good peace offering. Two hikers here in Canada encountered a bear walking towards them on a trail. Bear went off to the side, through the bush and came around them back on the trail and kept walking. We have polite bears eh. I got the 150-500 years ago. I don't think 600mm existed back then. Nice.That was an incredible experience you guys had. That image stabilizer comes in handy meeting a grizzly

[@ramblinsteven2554]

I was recently hiking in Yellowstone and happened upon a Canada Lynx, which is very rare to see. He (or she) could have cared less that I was there but it scared the hell out of me. I didn’t grab my camera, I grabbed my bear spray. Some people may doubt that I actually saw one, but I know what I saw!

[@NicoleGlass]

Wow, I’ve never seen one of those in the wild! Super rare

[@daveward1484]

I saw a Lynx in Alaska while walking an old fire break. I glanced down to see what f stop I was on (this was before digital cameras) and when I looked up it had vanished. Still exciting to see one.

[@Najim1958]

"Not the best photos"??? This is all amazing!

[@NaturePhotoStudios]

I've had grizzly bear encounters in both Yellowstone and Glacier and each one is still vivid in my mind. They're always a combination of fear and excitement. Even though there were a lot of pictures posted of the grizzly across the river in Yellowstone, you still should have posted yours. It's like Comet Neowise, there will millions of photos of it online but I still posted mine even though they weren't as good as others I had seen, they were still a documentation of what I experienced. I can through Yellowstone at the tail end of the grizzly with the elk. Even in the pre-dawn hours there were people sitting there in lawn chairs waiting for the bear to show up. I never stopped to see if I could get any images since I had other destinations in mind and didn't want to deal with the zoo of people.

[@NicoleGlass]

Fear and excitement is the perfect way to sum it up. And yeah, that bear was definitely like Comet Neowise!

[@MicRose_]

Yo, great story! Glad everyone ended up being safe.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you! Yeah, we were pretty lucky! Or unlucky. Depends on someone's perspective on it, haha.

[@pablogonzalez8304]

Those pics are not to shabby Nicole. I picked up the lens it was on special. Fantastic lens, captured an Owl and a hawk. I don't find it that heavy. Maybe get a Black Rapid sling just make sure the the gate is secured tightly maybe by using a Leatherman

[@skakdosmer]

I think maybe the bear that came close, smelled your water and wanted some. Here in Denmark we did have bears many centuries ago, but they're long gone. And I don't travel. And anyway, knowing that bears occasionally do eat people, I'm very happy to leave it to others to take pictures of them. They say the only thing in the world a bear fears, is a bigger bear. Also they say that their sense of smell beats that of any dog by a mile. They run, climb and swim faster that we, and their strength of course is legendary. Absolutely fascinating creatures. They look so cute and cuddly. And they can be if they're in that mood. I wouldn't care to have one as a pet, though.

[@caledonianfoto3728]

The short intimate moments with wildlife are worth a million times more than the "Mass produced" moments. Newly Subscribed, keep up the great videos .

[@TorstenFelder-bn2ez]

Wow- what an experience! You all are quite brave 😎

[@tracyk.8306]

What a great story of your grizzly experience! Seriously, I enjoyed the photos you took--my favorite was the toothy grin of Grizzly#3! That was awesome! He seemed to be smiling!

[@NicoleGlass]

Haha yeah it kind of looked like it...

[@RVingwithG]

YOU have them and your LIFE! that is stil 4 more real photos than I have. GOOD FOR YOU

[@Jimbo-pm1dp]

Great vid Nicole....I dont know what was more dangerous....the dicey icey trail or the bear encounter...glad it worked out for you for sure....stay safe out there....!!

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks! I definitely would never do that hike in the snow again.

[@chrisbaxter489]

I have the regret as well, was coming down Black Butte Creek trail about a third of a mile from the highway. Came over a rise, scanned from the creek on left to hill on my right and wouldn't you know it, there is a big male grizzly staring down at me from about 75 feet. I found out that even at 60 my heart was able to pump quite fast and I knew how to dance the side step, my regret was I did not have my Nikon chest mounted, could have gotten some great video. Luckily this bear was not aggressive and just wanted to get to the creek, he let me pass and I got a safe distance and watched his silhouette go through the woods to the creek. One of three grizzly encounters I had hiking Montana, personally, I never thought I'd see one as I'm use to black bears, you know their around, but you rarely see them.

[@jamesbender1967]

Thanks for sharing. You did a good job with the video. I greatly desire to photograph a grizzly bear in the wild. From a distance. Lol. I’m going to hidden lake trail, just as you did. Keep up the good work girl

[@jithinjoseph4655]

Great Video, even without the encounter video, your narration really gave the feel. Really nice...!!

[@josephmonaco4503]

I live in Nye,Mt It's 26 miles north east of west Yellowstone Park. I see Grizzly Bears every day. They pass by on my land because I'm right on the border of Custer National Forest, so basically I own the whole Mountain Range. I looked at all four of your photos and I can tell you with certainty that out of the 3 out of four photos, that Bear was checking you out in a bad way. The last photo of him slowly eating those huckleberries was the one that really got my attention. He was a massive 800 pounder of pure FURY. He was built like a Freight Train and you were so lucky that he didn't finish off his yearly meal with you and your boyfriend. I have been within 8 feet of one 800 pounder and I'm not going to tell that story here but, Don't ever walk in Montana or Wyoming without a Hugh Rifle " At least a 308 Ultra Magnum Rifle and have no less that 35 rounds of extra ammunition for the rifle alone and at least a 44magnum handgun with no less than 35 rounds of ammunition also. Although I wouldn't shoot a Grizzly with a 44 either because they have One Quart of Adrenaline in their system. They are strong enough to take a horses head clean off with one swipe. NOW, add that quart of Adrenaline , and you might as well be fighting a Tyrannosaurus Rex. You were very lucky ONCE. Don't ever try for story number 2 or you will never be found again. It's a terrible way to die, being eaten alive.

[@captain_barnacles]

Found your channel whilst researching sigma 150-600 videos (reviews etc) and this one popped up too, must have been a wild experience - definitely want to be at the long end of the zoom for grizzlies! And also shows the lens is ok in those conditions too 👍

[@wlacalle]

Great story, beautiful scenery, I love my new Sigma 150-600 lens !

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Great story and cool photos! Thanks for sharing!

[@tammyshupe1793]

I enjoyed your Vidio and pictures!! Beautiful scenery and you are a good story teller. Your Vidio and pictures are special!

[@AprilClayton]

Do you usually handhold the Sigma 150-600? I’m so clumsy with tripods when hiking. The lens is heavy, but I find I like holding it best

[@Mrmelody85]

What a wonderful experience! You're a fantastic storyteller Nicole. I would love to get photos like that of a bear. We have quite a few here in Asturias but I've never got as close as that! Think you definitely did the right thing reaching for the bear spray instead of the camera initially! Subscribed!

[@irataylor5083]

I thank God you guys safely made it back. I'm not into hiking or being in the wild but I enjoyed watching your video. The Lord bless you and stay safe.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you, Ira!

[@rgs455atw]

I was hiking one time and came to a clearing. I thought I would sit down on this long log and eat some trail mix. All of a sudden the log started to shake. I looked at the other end of this long log and there was a bear using his claws to break open the rotting section of the log. It looked like he was eating termites. I froze for a second, but he was more interested in licking up termites than eating me. I got up slowly and backed away. I was amazed at the power of his claws, the ability to rip open the log. But I needed to move on.

[@NicoleGlass]

Omg!! What a crazy encounter. Was it a grizzly? That’s definitely way more terrifying than my encounter. Glad the bear left you alone

[@rgs455atw]

@@NicoleGlass I believe it was a black bear. But he was pretty big for a black bear.

[@MaddurBadari]

Nice pictures with the story you have shared.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks!

[@ArcherBowman]

"Play in the middle of the road. Eventually, you'll get hit." That's pretty much how I live my life in the outdoors. You can't see amazing nature (the way you did in this video) sitting at home.

[@jaysunkreuze1466]

I live in Montana and spend a lot of time in Yellowstone camping for photography. I don't go anywhere out there without my sidearm. Bear spray does NOT work on an enraged griz and it sure won't work if the wind is in your face. Ask any outfitter, bear spray is a placebo for tourists.

[@NicoleGlass]

Oh man... good to know. I'll probably feel less secure next time I hike out west

[@jaysunkreuze1466]

@@NicoleGlass Buy a sidearm, get training, or find someone to tag along with those skills on your hikes. Anyone can legally carry a firearm for self defense in national parks without a license. Bear spray also requires training. Black bear poop has seeds and grasses in it and is kinda purple from the huckleberry. Griz poop has bells, whistles, and smells like hot sauce. You went in the fall when they are gorging on food for winter fat and it's when attacks are most likely. 8 people have been killed by bears in Yellowstone. More in Glacier NP. IN EVERY CASE, none were armed. In contrast, those who survived were either armed or the attack was a bluff charge or the bear became intimidated. My suggestion for you is to bring an armed local along who won't hesitate to save you if charged.

[@johnnyc4717]

Bear encounters are special and the best ones are typically the scariest. I usually have my E-M1 MkIII with the 100-400 (800mm in FF terms) on all my hikes and I’ve never encountered a bear. One day I’m hiking near Big Meadows in Shenandoah with my little Em10 Mark III and the kit 40-150 and I see a bear 10 yards from me within the first five minutes. She did sort of a bluff charge and I realized why: she had babies with her. I was fortunate enough to have some form of gear because I made a video and caught the two newborn cubs that were right behind her. It was exciting and terrifying unlike anything else I’ve ever experienced.

[@NicoleGlass]

Wow, what an experience! Shenandoah is pretty close to me and I go there every so often, but I've never seen bears there. Meanwhile I had grizzly encounters on my first trip out West. I guess you just never know! And hiking with telephoto lenses gets exhausting.

[@garykuiken6191]

I think some of the image are great. You caught the grizzly in his natural environment. Not all photos have to have the grizz breathing down your neck one to carry with is a compressed air boat horn as well as bear spray ( everyone take bear spray). The horns come in different sizes. If interested get the Sigma sport its a little sharper. Don't be afraid to boost your ISO if needed. Great video. Looking forward to border opening as iam only 8 hours north of Glacier. Great work and stay safe..

[@blue-eyed-cheetah]

Awesome 👍My favorite photos are the Montana set, because of your fun and exciting story telling. Let's do this again. Cheers

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you Thomas!! I had fun editing this together :) It was certainly a memorable day...

[@lotus....]

We used to live about 50 mi frm the East gate of Yellowstone Park. We would hike that area, Yellowstone, & Tetons all the time. I really miss it. You can photograph mountain goats and bighorn sheep in the Wapati area. Lots of cool stuff to photograph besides just bears.

[@bbbb6066]

I do not know if you get feedback on this video because of it being old. I just got the sigma 150 600. I tried the DX crop and got 900 mm. The pic good. Next. Our group went to Alaska and went to a bear camp. One day we counted 29 bears. I have a pic of two groups taking pic of bears and a bear walked between the two groups. The bears were catching fish and could care less about all of us taking pic of them. The best part of the trip was two bears that appeared to be fighting but our tour guide told us they were brother and sister. Disney had done a motion picture of the first life of bear cubs and the took the pic at the bear camp and they return every year. My wife and I got the movie and we could see the bear camp in the movie. The tour was by Great Alaska. The movie is called BEARS. Have a happy new year. Ben and Linda. I have been to Iceland 7 times and the wild life there is great. Put it on your bucket list.

[@NicoleGlass]

29 bears WOW! Amazing. Alaska is definitely a dream destination for me for a future trip. Sounds like you had a great time.

[@OldVideoPutz]

Nice video. It's a good idea to carry the bear spray attached to the outside of your person, facing forward, ready to fire. I've attached mine to the straps of my backpack with a carabiner. You don't want to have to "take your bear spray out" of a pack or pocket. As you've experienced, a bear encounter often happens with no warning. I liked the video and started following you.

[@MickAngelhere]

Wow that’s amazing, coming across a grizzly bear while hiking, better experience than the Yellowstone one for sure. There are more dangerous animals in America than in Australia. I have come across snakes but they don’t attack you, unlike bears, you can outrun a snake but not a bear. 👍

[@ElenaMeYou]

Super cool story! It reminded me of my own trip to Siberia this summer) Being one to one with nature and observing survival instincts raising in yourself

[@NicoleGlass]

Siberia must be so interesting to visit! Did you encounter any cool wildlife?

[@ElenaMeYou]

@@NicoleGlass not really except for small roadens and beavers ;) I expected more danger from strangers that we could potentially meet on your way

[@llerradish]

I could read that bears mind and this what he said. "are you bitches eating my berries? You better not be! I'm going to be down there in a few minutes to check, so better high tail it out of here!"

[@NicoleGlass]

Hahaha

[@terryballard4674]

I have the Sigma 150-500 lens.... the only time the quality is any good, is in bright sunlight. Today in Steamboat Springs CO I had a close encounter with a BIG Black bear! Liked your video

[@gerryodonnell4554]

OK, 4 min 58 sec, that close to the edge, on ice, scarier than any grizzly bear!! Glad for you that you got your shots though, they turned out great.

[@NicoleGlass]

Yeah that's where we decided to turn around because it just wasn't worth the risk... I can't believe other people continued though.

[@adriankingdon3055]

Apparently, if you encounter a grizzly eating huckleberries, you only have to quote Mark Twain in a loud, authoritative voice and the bear instantly becomes no more threatening than a tiny puppy dog.

[@NicoleGlass]

Lol not sure if I want to find out if that works

[@alexwilliamson8133]

I love how in the beginning of the video, she says "I saw four grizzly bears" but only puts up three fingers lol

[@NicoleGlass]

Oh did I really? My bad!

[@dan_outside]

What a great story and experience. Enjoyed it very much.

[@NicoleGlass]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@martinkopera5170]

Amazing experience. I’m super happy for you.

[@NicoleGlass]

Thanks! ☺️

[@gregorydamian4802]

Wow what an encounter and a memory of a lifetime! Love It!!! "Don't Go Chasing Grizzly Bears"

[@NicoleGlass]

Thank you!! Definitely one of my most memorable moments in life

[@Tropicusa]

Thanks for Sharing! Going to yellowstone this year.

[@NicoleGlass]

Have an amazing time!