Bears can run as fast as a horse, uphill or down. They are strong. They can climb trees, black bears being better climbers than grizzlies. Bears have an excellent sense of smell and hearing, and can see better than we give them credit for. Every bear defends a 'personal space'. Intrusion into this space is considered a threat and may provoke an attack. They aggressively defend their food, and all female bears defend their cubs.
When in bear country, practice prevention. Be alert. Look for signs of recent bear activity. Make your presence known by talking loudly, clapping, or calling out. Be heard! It doesn't pay to surprise a bear.
Odors attract bears, a reason we never place food or anything that has an odor in a geocache.
Bear Safety Essentials
1. Respect all bears - they can be dangerous
2. Never approach a bear.
3. Never attempt to feed a bear
4. Be defensive, never surprise a bear
5. Learn about bears. Anticipate and avoid encounters.
6. Know what to do if you encounter a bear
7. Each bear encounter is unique. No hard and fast rules can be applied when dealing with what coud be a complex situation.
The Ministry of Environment provides more in depth information.
Be aware, stay safe, have fun
Coords are bouncy, cache is about fifteen feet off road. Use your geo senses and the hint.