Teton Pass hiker Maggie Schwartz successfully deterred a charging mother black bear using bear spray during her recent surpirse encounter, "She turned around and left." Officials remind everyone to carry deterrents even when hiking in busy areas near town.

Maggie Schwartz successfully used bear spray from the ground to deter a mother bear with a cub during a surprise encounter in a popular hiking area. This incident serves as a reminder to carry bear spray even when you are in frontcountry areas around Jackson. You can find more details about the encounter and safety recommendations through the Jackson Hole News&Guide.