Black Bear

July 16, 2007 | Filed Under Uncategorized 

I saw one tonight! Not too big but maybe about 300 or 400 pounds (like I can actually tell right?). I was riding my bike up Boulder Canyon, saw some dirt sliding down the hillside next to me and my thoughts were literally: “oh, what’s that; i bet it’s an animal; maybe a fox; wow, maybe a mountain lion; better keep pedaling by whatever it is… oh my god it’s a black bear!” It was only about 10 feet away. I stopped a little ways up and turned back to watch it cross the street and go over to Boulder Creek.

The last time I saw a bear was while in Alaska in 2002 with my wife at the time, Michelle. She ran the midnight marathon in Anchorage. It was an amazing trip and the wildlife there is unbelievable. It really does feel like the last frontier.

Seeing a bear for me is one of those moments that will permanently be embedded in my mind and I’m thankful for that.

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