combie...we always stay at Glacier Bear. Their rooms are just right and decent facililties and restaurant/bar etc. We bailed on Yakutat Lodge when they started doing the package thing only. We like to do a la carte. We have been doing Glacier Bear for years and they give us preferential treatment and give us the same prime coho week each Sept. Guess there are a lot of good bed & breakfast places now as well as private homes etc.

I'm jealous of your steelhead trip. Have always wanted to try that, have heard all the fantastic stories. Be sure and report back after your trip this year!

ps - loved your bear story. We have had many other encounters!