Sure, they are cute, but you don't want to see one. If you do, retreat from the area immediately. Avoid S mells. If you encounter a dead animal, i.e. a possible bear kill, avoid the area as the bear may defend his food cache. Don't bring smelly food with you, so no bacon, sardines, perfume, etc.
Strong odors attract bears.
Don't be A lone. Don't even think about traveling alone. We will have a group size a lot larger than that. Be careful with F ood. Try and eat what you cook, and cook away from where you sleep.