If you encounter a grizzly and it has seen you but it does not appear distressed by your appearance, keep absolutely silent and walk away from the bear. Under no circumstances should try to get closer to the grizzly, which could provoke it to attack you. Leave the area as quickly as you can, but do not run because this can provoke the bear, too, and he may chase you.
If the grizzly is moving in your direction, speak to it in a calm, firm voice and slowly wave your arms over your head. Step slowly out of the bear's path; it's possible that the grizzly just wants to get past you.
If you are with others, group together and slowly prepare to use pepper spray, bear spray, a firearm, or even your hiking staff if the bear attacks. If the grizzly shows no sign of being aggressive, do not act in an aggressive manner. Do not try to escape up a tree; grizzly bears can climb. Do not dive into a river or lake; grizzly bears can swim. Stand your ground, do not run, and stay calm; grizzly bears rarely attack humans, so it is probable that the bear will leave you unharmed.
