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Katmai Bear viewing - Alaska, United States

by Griembal  
with a Garmin Oregon 550t
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Today we take a floatplane from Homer to Katmai. There are 10 people on the plane and the pilot is also the guide. We passsomething for the Katmai volcanic island Augustine. Then we flyto Lake Mirror and then landing in a tiny bit of water. Ianding went well. We walk about 1 ½ miles to a river bed and there we see itfirst bears.

They hunt for salmon. From above we can easily follow, and seethe salmon for the bears swim. Unfortunately for the salmon, it is not saved and is eaten by the bear.

We see bear cubs, 3 with the mother at the front. Mother with 4cubs behind us. also a hunting bear left and right. We can notmove anymore. Enclosed by 11 bears. It's great to experience.The guide does its job well. We must listen and follow instructions. We end up a few times in a difficult situation but it´sgreat.

Balt Mountain air is good at organizing this trip. It is worth the money. It costs a lot but if you're in Homer Alaska you must do this.

On our blog you can read more about our trip.

http://triptoalaska2011.blogspot.com/ 

Tips:
take Baltmountain air as your guide and you have the day of your life.
Tags:
Katmai park, bear viewing, Alaska
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Trip Info
August 14, 2011
Trip Location: King Salmon, Alaska, United States
Length: 3.7 miles
Duration: 5 hours
Activity: Hiking
Trip viewed 920 times
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