This is why you always hike together with a friend and never split up. You also make sure that you can run faster than your friend ...
He should have had this woman with him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5cMZymSr0
Always hike with a male friend and carry a 22 cal pistol.
when the bear charges shoot your friend in the knee so you are guaranteed to outrun them.
WA state humor.
“You also make sure that you can run faster than your friend ...”
Also, have a good handgun in case your hiking partner is faster than you.