Matthew Garrity was kayaking on Hemlock Lake in New York, when he noticed something in the distance. After paddling up, he quickly realized it was a massive black bear. Luckily, the bear didn’t mind a spectator.

*Video courtesy of Matthew Garrity

Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...