Bear Spray
Bear Spray Information
The Government of Alberta has several different documents to access to improve your knowledge of bears:
How to carry bear spray during your race
We recommend two options:
How to transport bear spray in your vehicle:
In hot weather, avoid leaving a canister of bear spray in your car. Do not store or transport a canister of bear spray in a passenger compartment. If you do have to carry it in a passenger compartment, then store it in many layers of plastic bags/Ziploc bags or in a closed container. The Zodiak Bear Spray safety travel container is a decent option.
Bear Spray Purchase
Bear spray canisters and carriers can be purchased at most outdoor stores, including Trail Sports at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Bear Spray Rentals
A limited number of bear spray rentals (scatBelt & bear spray canister combo) are available through Trail Sports (at the Canmore Nordic Centre). These must be booked directly from Trail Sports.
- Carrying bear spray in trainings and races is recommended for all adults.
- Most FWOC club members run with bear spray in the forest.
- All coaches will carry bear spray.
Bear Spray Information
The Government of Alberta has several different documents to access to improve your knowledge of bears:
- Government of Alberta: Alberta BearSmart: http://aep.alberta.ca/recreation-public-use/albert...
- Government of Alberta SRD: Bear deterrents: http://aep.alberta.ca/recreation-public-use/albert...
- Government of Alberta: BearSmart Colouring & Activity Book: http://aep.alberta.ca/recreation-public-use/albert...
How to carry bear spray during your race
We recommend two options:
- Bear Cozy – a bear spray holder that fits directly into the water bottle holder on your waist-belt (or back pack or water bottle holder on your mountain bike).
- Scat Belt – a special waist belt designed to carry bear spray. http://www.scatbelt.com/
How to transport bear spray in your vehicle:
In hot weather, avoid leaving a canister of bear spray in your car. Do not store or transport a canister of bear spray in a passenger compartment. If you do have to carry it in a passenger compartment, then store it in many layers of plastic bags/Ziploc bags or in a closed container. The Zodiak Bear Spray safety travel container is a decent option.
Bear Spray Purchase
Bear spray canisters and carriers can be purchased at most outdoor stores, including Trail Sports at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Bear Spray Rentals
A limited number of bear spray rentals (scatBelt & bear spray canister combo) are available through Trail Sports (at the Canmore Nordic Centre). These must be booked directly from Trail Sports.