Bears, Moose & Mountain Lions—My Wildest Animal Encounters on Trail

In this episode of the Free Outside Show, I share a series of thrilling and humorous animal encounters from his extensive outdoor adventures. From close calls with moose and grizzly bears to unexpected interactions with goats and mice, I recount my experiences with wildlife while hiking and trail running. I also touches on human interactions in the wild and share rapid-fire stories of various animal encounters, culminating in his recent trail work experience. This episode captures the essence of outdoor adventure and the unpredictability of nature.

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Takeaways

Jeff has had numerous animal encounters while hiking.

Moose can be surprisingly aggressive when startled.

Grizzly bears are intimidating but can be managed with bear spray.

Goats are territorial and can act aggressively over resources.

Mice can invade your space if you're not careful with food storage.

Human interactions in the wild can be unpredictable and alarming.

Animals like coyotes can be intimidating when they surround your camp.

Unexpected wildlife encounters can lead to humorous stories.

Trail work is a rewarding way to give back to the outdoor community.

Every outdoor adventure comes with its own set of challenges and surprises.

Sound Bites

"I had to run from a moose."

"I just got charged by a grizzly."

"Goats are surprisingly territorial."

"I woke up to a mouse in my tent."

"Coyotes circled my tent at night."

"I carried a heavy cable for trail work."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Animal Encounters

02:53 Moose Encounters: A Close Call

06:11 Grizzly Bear Stories: Facing Fear

09:09 Goat Encounters: Unexpected Territoriality

12:00 Mice and Other Small Creatures

14:51 Human Interactions in the Wild

18:08 Rapid Fire Animal Encounters

21:02 Trail Work and Community Engagement

Keywords

animal encounters, hiking stories, outdoor adventures, wildlife experiences, grizzly bears, moose, goats, trail running, nature, Jeff Garmire