Bear Safety in the Boundary Waters: Life-Saving Lessons from a Bear Attack Survivor

Proper food storage and bear-aware camping practices aren't just recommendations—they're life-saving skills that every Boundary Waters visitor needs to master. Alex Messenger learned this lesson the hard way when a 600-pound grizzly bear nearly killed him during a remote Canadian wilderness expedition, an experience that transformed him into one of the region's most passionate advocates for bear safety and wilderness preparedness. On this episode of the Big Red Canoe Podcast, Alex channels h...