Lilly Keller Chronicle Staff Writer
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A Grizzly bear walks through snow in Yellowstone National Park. Though it isn’t common to see grizzlies in winter, it does happen if the weather and availability of food are right. Support Local Journalism
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Email Print Save Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can leave the bear spray behind — a lesson cross-country skiers in West Yellowstone were reminded of last week.Rendezvous Ski Trails, a popular trail network just outside of West Yellowstone, took to social media to warn skiers after a grizzly bear and numerous tracks were spotted on the trails.“This isn’t a normal thing, but the behavior indicated by the bear was that he was passing through the area,” said Melissa Alder, the co-owner of the West Yellowstone Nordic skiing and bicycling shop Free Heel & Wheel. Let the news come to you Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Explore newsletters Lilly Keller can be reached at lkeller@dailychronicle.com .(0 Ratings) Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Montana FWP: Learn about bear safety News Montana FWP: Learn about bear safety Dec 15, 2024 Tags Yellowstone National Park Skiing Gallatin National Forest Grizzly Bear Author email Recommended for you Needing a lift: Bridger Bowl preparing for opening amid warm start to winter […]
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