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Message: [QUOTE="pinotbear, post: 3989114, member: 258"] absolutely the right advice. You cannot outfight or outrun a grizzly. But, the vast majority of the time, the grizz isn't trying to prey upon you (unlike black bears). The grizz is merely trying to send a message, that you're too close and have violated the bear's comfort zone. If you reduce your profile as a potential threat/annoyance, by laying down, the bear will usually just give you a nip or two, cuff you, and leave. Mind you, you can still be badly injured by this...but, fighting or fleeing is sending the message that you're a bigger threat, prey, or unpenitent. Having said that, when you lie down, curl up into a ball and protect the back of your neck and head with your arms and hands. [/QUOTE]