[livius]

The problem is that in a lot of these places, even if you knew how to use a gun (which many people do not), you’re not allowed to be armed. I think there was one park that I read about where people were not even allowed to carry bear spray. Enviro-wackos on parade.

[muir_redwoods]

I’m okay being armed, there’s a university owned 8,000 acre forest where I hike. There is a growing bear population there.

[Blue Jays]

Livius, you are precisely correct.
Lots of folks sure are poking fun at this unfortunate dead kid.
Countless posts online also talking how the deceased had "invaded" bear territory.

The reality is that the kid likely jumped into a car with his friends and drove west on the highway for an hour.
They probably thought they would hike up the side of a small mountain, have a snack at the peak, then return to drive home.
Who would expect true wilderness survival training is needed to hike a well-worn trail in a primarily suburban state?

His family and friends must feel terrible over this tragedy.