Episode 97: Chekhov’s Bear Spray

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Episode 97: Chekhov’s Bear Spray

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Mar 8, 2023

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Kirk Speckhals spent most of his summers in Wyoming mountain biking. He lives in Jackson Hole and always felt comfortable venturing into bear country. But that all changed on a beautiful August day when Kirk found himself face-to-face with a grizzly bear.

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Mar 8, 2023

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Episode 97: Chekhov’s Bear Spray

Episode 97: Chekhov’s Bear Spray

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