An in-person meeting with a resilient survivor of a grizzly bear mauling and author of The Twenty-Ninth Day, Alex Messenger. At 17 years old, Alex found himself face to face with a grizzly bear, what comes next is terrifying and thrilling. On today's Leader of the Pack episode, Alex discusses his firsthand encounter and a near-death experience with a grizzly bear up in the remote tundra and speaks about canoe paddling techniques, outdoor camping gear, and his best-selling autobiography with Duluth Pack's CEO, Tom Sega.