what should i do if i meet a grizzly bear?
If a grizzly bear sees or hears you, it will probably run away. Most bears don't like contact with humans. For this reason, it is a good idea to make some noise while you're walking. You could carry a bell, or clap your hands and shout every few minutes.
How ever, if you get too close and surprise a bear, it might get aggressive. If the bear is angry, it will hit the ground with its paws, show its teeth and rush towards you. If this happens, stay calm. Do not turn and run. If you run, the bear will run after you; bears can run up to 50 km per hour! Make yourself look big by putting your arms up. If you're in a group, stay close together. Don't take off your backwards; if the bear attacks, it will give you protection. Talk to the bear, and walk slowly backwards. You could climb a tree if you have time, but remember that bears can climb the lower part of a tree, so you will need to go up high.
If the bear attacks, you can use a bear spray. Wait until the bear is very near and direct the spray at its face. This will often stop an attacking bear. However, if it continues attacking, fall to the ground, protect your head and play dead. When the bear moves away, don't move immediately or it will come back again.