And it was — at least until a large bull elk approached their Bearpaw Lake campsite multiple times and began tormenting the group, following them from campsite to campsite, stepping on one of the campers’ feet, and even poking his still-developing antlers into the side of a tent. Eventually, the backpackers managed to secure their belongings and found refuge, but the elk’s behavior was unpredictable, leading to a night full of adrenaline and terror.