Be Bear Aware
According to the Roaring Fork Valley Bear Coalition: "If you see a bear, stay calm and DO NOT RUN OR PLAY DEAD". Speak slowly in an assertive but calm voice, and SLOWLY BACK AWAY". The RFVBC focuses on bear protection efforts by taking proactive measures to prevent and minimize bear-human conflicts. Keep reading below for more helpful suggestions from RFVBC's website on being "bear aware" at home and on the trails: