Wilderness Camping on GRIZZLY BEAR Territory in My Car!!

[@gen4975]

LOL I loved your bear encounter practice. I think your stuff bear had no chance. I'm glad you were safe. Loved your video as always you go to the most amazing places.

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad it made you chuckle 😆 Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@christietukel9766]

This was a great vlog. So enjoyed the mountain views, and the bear practice was a hoot! I laughed out loud, for real! You really bring the USA to life. And I am in awe of all the places you share with us! Thank you.

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad it made you chuckle 😆 Thanks for coming along! 😃

[@vlynn8816]

If the bear spray can deter a bear, imagine what it can do to an intruder. $35.00 is a good investment for safety and piece of mind. I am planing a trip to Bozeman, Montana because of your videos. Good job Christine. Stay safe.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Great point! Hope you enjoy your trip! Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@aprylian]

Red flowers look like Indian paintbrush to me. Born in Idaho and grew up going to Yellowstone with my photographer dad.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you for sharing! 😃

[@anitasimmons3599]

I concur, the flower is the Indian paint brush. Take your vehicle to a secluded place turn the stereo up all the way and leave it so for about 10 min. That should move a rodent along. I found the ultrasonic emitting rodent deterrents work well to.

[@ChristineMeachum]

That's a good tip! 😃 Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@electrobro7345]

Thank goodness for the bear spray Christine👌and now you’ve made me hungry 😍 Looks yummy 😋 Great video keep safe Steve🥁🥰🌹

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@RichardCollette42]

Do what you can to make sure the mouse is gone, get a mouse trap that will work in your car. Mice can eat wires and will eat and nest in your upholstery. I wouldn’t recommend using the bear stray on the mouse, though. :-)

[@ChristineMeachum]

Lol, no guarantee! 😆🐭😬

[@chuckokimoto5855]

The bear encounter practice was so funny. Classic!

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad it made you chuckle 😆

[@MariaWouralis]

Christine your videos are So entertaining and your bear protection techniques are hilarious (and accurate). Your narratives are truly fabulous and professional in quantity. I’m also on the road exploring and you have given me much inspiration through the years. Keep being you, and for as long as it serves you….keep posting!!!

[@feliciar2773]

I can definitely say I have a thousand percent agree with your comment! The way she showed the bear techniques made me laugh out loud but at the same time I knew that's what you're supposed to do. She's entertaining as well as knowledgeable about her history❤

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad it made you chuckle 😆 The kind words are appreciated! 😃Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@ChristineMeachum]

Aww! Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏼💫Thanks for coming along! 😃

[@TheAbandonedAccount7]

Cody Francis is one of my fav royalty free artists. You know its a banger when one of his songs pop up in a vid lol

[@TheresaAlberti]

Lol, your practice session with the bear! You really know how to handle your bear spray, Annie Oakley! 😄I really appreciate and admire your sense of adventure, camping and hiking alone in the wilderness. You've made me want to visit Montana!

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad it made you chuckle 😆 Aww! Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏼💫

[@lornagoodman1891]

Loved the bear defense demonstration that was hilarious! And smart! Also those treeeees 🌲🌲🌲were amazing. Thank you!

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad it made you chuckle 😆 Thanks for coming along! 😃🌲💚🌲

[@tammyoverton2518]

You are the cutest! Thanks for taking us along.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for watching!

[@lynellethompson5521]

Beautiful!!💚💚💚. Safe travels!!🚙

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you! 😃

[@PupsforLIFE9]

Loved the bear sanctuary! Glad you had bear spray just in case you needed it while dispersed camping. Definitely smart thinking!✅ Sorry you had to deal with rain while looking for your campsite, and then rain making things drop on your rooftop. Topped off with mice in your car, oh no! Great bear prep antics! 😄 Hope you don’t have a need to do any of it. Take care. Until the next video… Enjoy your travels and stay safe. 💕

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for watching!

[@adonismapother]

Yes! A brand new vlog thank you Christine for making me happy on your video I was having a long face for the past week but your Bear video made me better ❤ Oh no! I’m scared of a Grizzly Bear ever since the Cocaine Bear movie it affected me hahahahaha 😂😂😂

[@mtboxing5887]

Welcome to Montana thanks for visiting

[@ChristineMeachum]

You are welcome! 🙏🏼Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@360chris88]

Thanks Christine great video

[@ChristineMeachum]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@adventurebythemile]

Never ever jump around a bear (I think you were joking) they will see you as prey. Also, you need to be at least 6 ft away from the bear before using the bear spray. All your food, deodorant, toothpaste should be in smell proof containers. They can break into vehicles. Also you should back into your camp spots for ease of escaping if you need to. Just some tips I’ve picked up along the way. I will be in East Glacier the first week of September and heading north to Waterton, Canada. The to West Glacier. Try Hoka Hiking shoes, they are amazing!!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you for sharing! 😃

[@kellynelson6517]

Love your videos and your adventures are inspiring . I too share your views about mice. 😆 If you keep peppermint in your car it will keep the mice away. You can use fresh peppermint or put peppermint oil on cotton balls and spread them around. The downside is you have replace with fresh cotton balls or sprigs every few weeks. Hope this helps. Stay safe and I wish you well.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for the tips!

[@bjorntorsten8241]

Wow what a great video so many fun times and made me lol as I appreciate your sense of humour ! 🎉. Cheered up my day! Thanks

[@ChristineMeachum]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annabellegettingwell1531]

As always a nice serene and interesting treat!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@seekingsharp5480]

😂 Loved the bear encounter! Your videos are always great!

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad it made you chuckle 😆 So glad you like them! 😃

[@MOTrav]

City, country, and backcountry. You cover all areas! Thanks for sharing.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for watching!

[@Raccoon_Chic]

Your videos are better than the stuff they air on the Travel Channel . The grizzly bears were super cool to see . I really hope that I can make it out to Montana someday

[@ChristineMeachum]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@debj4593]

Loved the “what to do if you see a bear” part of your video. 😂😂

[@ChristineMeachum]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼

[@johnmontana18]

Hi Christine. You are in a dangerous Grizzly bear area. Don't walk alone. The red flower was fire weed. They are in great numbers where there has been a forest fire. Ask around about grizzly activity where you camp and hike. Safe journeys!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you for sharing! 😃

[@richardclark.]

Christine. There are some great free apps depending on operating system that you can ID plants just by taking a Pic. They work fast and are very accurate.

[@beepbeeblebrox3972]

I've always found them extremely inaccurate

[@melissa-jh4wb]

Great video!!!❤🙂

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you!!

[@Arty_left]

Your videos are always a breath of fresh air … roll on girl !! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChristineMeachum]

Glad you like them!

[@BobbyC.95]

Another great video thank you. If you take a picture with an I Phone. There is an option at the bottom. It is a i with a circle around it. That will most times identify plants and animal’s.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for the info!

[@timothy261]

Another great video, Christine mother nature at her finest. Have a great day and stay safe. Till next time ❤

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad you like it! 😃Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼

[@Keyapennyfox]

Thank you for sharing your experience at the bear sanctuary. I'm going to put that on my donation list. What a wonderful organization. ❤️

[@ChristineMeachum]

Love that! 🐻🤎

[@_PEACE-FIRST_]

I have a gluten allergy but you explained the bread so well that I think I'll give it a try.

[@joymacasieb9540]

Omg not the mouse 🐁 💩 I’d have been hysterical 😩 I’m assuming he saw himself out ugh 😩 Great vid Christine you are officially my number one female KZbinr ❤‼️

[@ChristineMeachum]

Really hope the mouse is gone🤞😫🤞! Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏼💫Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@TheSonOfDavid]

Hope the weather continues to be ok for the rest of the week..😊😊😊😊

[@ChristineMeachum]

🤞

[@allisonboston5738]

Guuurl…….you are quite brave to hike alone in grizzly territory. After seeing the movie, ‘The Revenant’ I could never. But it sure is beautiful. I really enjoy your videos. Safe travels!

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad you like them! 😃Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@rosanefontes4371]

Olá Christine! Inscrita no seu canal diretamente do Brasil (Rio de Janeiro). Como não falo inglês, uso a tradução. Seus vídeos são muito bons! E Montana é lindo! ❤ Fique bem e seguro. 👍

[@ChristineMeachum]

Hi! 😃👋🏼It’s always nice to make friends across the globe! 🌎 Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@JohnThomas-du5vc]

I certainly did have a nice time watching you venturing around the Montana mountains. I got a kick out of how you did the bear attack spray. Safe travels Christine. 🌹

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad it made you chuckle 😆 Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@anonymous-vu3bb]

completely understand your phobia with mice. I have the same.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Right!?! 😃🐭😬

[@carolynknisely2383]

You are Such a great composer of the word!!😊

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you so much!!! 😃🙏🏼

[@doug8525]

Your car probably has a cabin filter. Maybe you should have some shop check it. Mice love those filters.probably won’t catch any mice in there, you’ll probably have to set a trap. Otherwise, thanks for the beautiful scenery. I could never relax trying to sleep in bear country,no way! Anyway, have fun and take care!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for the tip! 🐭😬

[@Nomadlife711]

Hi Love your channel! Thanks for sharing.. Was curious what's the best way to find the camping spots where you stay? Thank you for your time.!!

[@TheHelmsD]

wow cool, bears are so cool- as long as bein nice ha

[@shanerich1122]

loved practice I was scared lol

[@ChristineMeachum]

😆

[@heidim1377]

Your brie and huckleberry dinner looked delicious. Loved the bear encounter lol

[@ChristineMeachum]

Awesome! 🤩 Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@dianaroderos8738]

😊

[@cameronburrell5651]

Also when i. Bear territory make lots of noise

[@campingwithcruz5808]

Missed seeing you on KZbin you always bring a smile to my face. Hope you enjoyed a little time off.

[@TheAbandonedAccount7]

Am I missing something? She hasn't missed a week in a long time

[@campingwithcruz5808]

@@TheAbandonedAccount7 I know I missed her last week. lol 😂 hey I’m disabled and look forward to my favorite KZbinrs And she looks a lot like my older daughter that I don’t see much of. That was it!

[@rayloresto4009]

What a great training video!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Glad you liked it!

[@dannypahl829]

Love your videos Christine you ever been to Oregon?

[@thelifestyledigs]

I hear you on the mice and rats! I'm terrified of them! Would in a panic for sure if they got in the car. I know I've had rats get in the engine compartment at some point years ago only because the mechanic changing my oil spotted a souvenir of their visit. Assuming the mice came up the engine compartment and in through the vent. Or when you had a window or door open. Mice could have been in there prior to you driving up the mountain. You definitely want to pull everything out of your car and shake it and make sure they're still not in there. They chew through everything, whether it's food or plastic containers.

[@ChristineMeachum]

That's the plan! 🐭😬

[@LSChestersMom]

Love it :) I hope you get a Garmin InReach sometime, they are great to have "in case" out in the wild

[@ChristineMeachum]

That's a good tip! 😃 Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@Marielle_F98]

What a peaceful and idyllic place. Just looking at it's beauty feeds the soul. Your bear encounter practice had me laughing out loud 😆 I don't think any bear would dare come near you if it saw that! I hope the little mouse didn't make a return visit 😬

[@ChristineMeachum]

Right!?! 😃So glad it made you chuckle 😆 Hoping the same 🤞🐭😬

[@danmitchell1665]

Very beautiful views and an excellent video! Ever thought about a satellite phone for those very remote adventures?

[@ChristineMeachum]

Maybe one day!

[@johnmontana18]

Christine that scat looks the same for bats. Did you leave your window open? Oh those moves are more for black bears, not Grizzlies.

[@timrodatz1274]

Lol you should of taken your shoes off the check the water on the road see how deep it is or bring a extended stick to check things like that.

[@777cretbo]

Nice!!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks!

[@TheAbandonedAccount7]

I have that aldi PB right now too lol

[@ChristineMeachum]

Yum! 😋

[@BlediDhima]

Like this video ❤

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad you like it! 😃

[@zachlafond2652]

I think there is a mouse living in your vehicle. I still remember when Mav had a rat living in his truck. I'd put out some baited traps and leave for a few hours.

[@ericottesen3123]

Not sure if this is the correct name for the flowers or not but I grew up knowing them as Indian Paintbrush.

[@kerry-ann.woodburn3440]

😂😂😂 Christine mouse compare to bears 🐻 😅😅 i still miss chase

[@ChristineMeachum]

🐻🤷‍♀️🐭😬

[@rosewidener1238]

Golden rule

[@GiMom19]

Just wondering how you know where you are going since you don’t have any cell service? What direction to drive in; where the hiking trails will take you. Pardon my lack of knowledge. I would be a mess not having a way to call for help or provide me direction. Thanks

[@Gwen3344]

1) GPS navigation devices, such as made by Garmin, use satellite, not cellular service. Though more reliable than cellular, it’s still possible to lose satellite connection in the mountainous areas. 2) Google Maps can be downloaded for offline navigation, meaning no cell service is needed. For example, download the entire state or a specific area you're traveling. 3) Most national forests publish motor vehicle use maps (MVUMs). These maps are free and can be downloaded from the forest websites. 4) ALWAYS carry a paper road atlas, either one with all 50 states, or individual state road atlases. The more detailed and current the better. 5) You can find downloadable maps in PDF format on the tourism and/or department of transportation websites of most states. I know for a fact such maps are available for SC, NC, TN, MI because I have used them. The maps are detailed and zoom-able. They work best on larger screens like tablets or a laptop. 6) The position of the sun is a very handy navigation device and clock. In the northern hemisphere, the sun rises in the east, tracks south to set in the west. Hope that helps!

[@Juju-l3o]

I would be too scared to cook with the Montana wilderness afraid of bears or any predatory animals approaching 😅

[@ChristineMeachum]

😬 👀

[@jseidl21]

what happened to chase?

[@ChristineMeachum]

He passed away 🤍🐶🤍

[@mike9147]

Did you see any bears out in the wild???

[@johnjacobs5766]

I'm surprised that the cooking of the cream cheese and huckleberry jam didn't attract grizzly bears.

[@ChristineMeachum]

😬👀

[@dalaov5258]

Sorry to break it to you, but you're probably on your way to another destination but bear spray just makes bears more angry. More effective is a blow horn in a can...it's loud and scares off the bears. But having bear spray doesn't hurt as well. lol. Good to use on unsuspecting curious other animals, aka humans, coming near your car!

[@ChristineMeachum]

will definitely keep that in mind, Thank you!!

[@melodyblanchard2017]

heat the bread up !

[@veeemit9719]

Was that Brie?

[@starrywrite]

😊😂❤

[@sec0467]

The plant looks like Indian Paintbrush

[@johnjacobs5766]

I would never go into "Bear Country." If I were forced (against my will) to enter "Bear Country" I would be openly brandishing a gun, pepper spray, and a taser.

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

With all that cheese and peanut butter you are going to be stopped up for 2 weeks.

[@jillymason6910]

With the amount of walking and water she drinks, I don’t think she will have any problems 😜

[@loriurban1070]

I don’t know why they can’t release the bears once they’re older ..wouldn’t you think that they would innately know how to survive ?! I can’t stand seeing any animal in captivity ..hate zoos and REALLY despise the cruelty of circuses … Love your videos!

[@robertpresha9504]

And that making yourself look big in grizzly Country is funny when they are the size of your car on all fours 😂. I will pray for this lady 🙏 I do not care how many times you hike in bear country it only takes one time.And they will crush your skull like it is a grape.And if you see one with cubs in front of you and it vanish real fast do not think it ran off .It is putting the cubs up somewhere and you better turn around because it is sneaking up behind you to get rid of the threat around its babys.And I can tell you many stories after 40 years hiking the mountains. I am more nervous seeing cubs pop out in front of me and not seeing mom.If one little one makes a cry all you have got to do is grab your firearm and listen for small trees snapping off because mom is coming from that direction. Leave your bear spray your 38 your 9 mm at home it is just going to piss her off even more 😂. I keep a glock 20 10 mm.No means no.

[@ChristineMeachum]

😬

[@mattsteinbeigle5386]

I think the name of the red flower is Indian Paintbrush.

[@translationstations]

Have any television networks approached you about a travel show? I see no reason why you wouldn't be successful at it.

[@jillymason6910]

I agree she such a natural raw talent.

[@ChristineMeachum]

The kind words are appreciated! 😃Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@translationstations]

​@@ChristineMeachum I actually understand not wanting to do that. However, you could even pitch it to them. When I watch your vids they could easily be another network show of this style. And, you already do the Les Stroud thing doing it all yourself 👍 which would mean less cost to them 😉

[@onis1969]

try barefoot walking..the new latest trend

[@kensmith2839]

Thanks for another excellent video. Would the bear spray work on a mouse?

[@ChristineMeachum]

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