Heads up if you're planning any hiking trips in the Rainbow Mountain area: a grizzly bear is reportedly roaming the region.
On Monday, Sept. 4, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) issued a grizzly bear notice on behalf of the Conservation Officer Service.
"On Saturday, Sept. 2, the Conservation Officer Service received a report of a grizzly bear in the Rainbow Lake area," the notice read.
"Residents and visitors to the Rainbow Lake area are reminded that this is grizzly bear habitat and to take caution when using trails. Carrying bear spray with you when hiking and hiking in groups of [four or more] can help in a bear encounter."
Reports of grizzly encounters in the Whistler area have effectively doubled in recent years, according to stats uncovered by a Freedom of Information request.
Report all sightings of grizzly bears to the Conservation Office Service: 1-877-952-7277.
