A WEEKEND WITH A DIFFERENCE
IWM introduces 

A weekend of fresh air, mountain scenery.......and bear talk. Join bear expert Chris Morgan for a hike through the beautiful Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Chris takes small groups of people to learn about black and grizzly bear behavior and ecology from the clues that bears leave behind. Learn how to co-exist with bears by camping and hiking safely and sensitively and understanding these wonderful animals in their own environment. Learn about the research efforts and the people that are striving to maintain the eight bear species of the world. At the same time, soak up the atmosphere of the wilderness, enjoy a campfire chat and return home invigorated and refreshed. 

See more information and dates and prices below, or call Insight Wildlife Management on (360) 734 6060 or email us at: beartrack@insightwildlife.com

For information on group bookings or to discuss potential dates (mid-week or weekend options) please call or email Insight Wildlife Management.

Many thanks for your interest in our BearTrack weekends. You've come to the right place if you want to join a small group of interesting people (eight clients maximum) for an informative and fun weekend in Washington's wilderness.

BearTrack weekends give you the opportunity to learn everything you ever wanted to know about bears, from a bear biologist. That includes biology, behavior, research methods, bear sign, safety concerns and conservation. During these backcountry weekends Chris Morgan will be on hand to teach BearTrackers about the bears of the world, and the bears of Washington. We may even be lucky enough to observe bears in their natural habitat.

The Evergreen state is home to two bear species - there are an estimated 25,000 black bears and fewer than 30 grizzly bears. These fascinating animals are often misunderstood, and this is a great opportunity to learn about them in the outdoor classroom that is the Cascade mountain range.

The weekends begin on a Friday evening at the trailhead campground where we spend the night. On the Saturday morning we set off on our hike towards camp. The hike is usually 5-7 miles into prime bear country, with frequent stops to look for bears, bear sign and other wildlife. The hikes are not too demanding and should be fine for hikers in average condition. A little experience obviously helps, but don't let it put you off if you haven't spent much time in the woods. When we arrive at our backcountry camp we learn about setting up a Bear Safe camp and stay overnight. More explorations follow the next day - all the while searching for bear sign and bears. The group then returns to the trailhead - invigorated by exercise, freshair and stimulating conversation.

Weather and conditions determine which route is chosen a little closer to the time, but all of the hikes are accessed by Highways 2, 20 or 542 (depending upon the selected route). BearTrack destinations are between 2 and 4 hours from Seattle. Some are on the east side of the mountain passes and some are located on the west side. All of them offer stunning scenery and have been selected due to their rich wildlife and prime bear habitat. The east side is almost always drier, so we like to keep our options open.