text: Your take away was very different from mine. I say that they are quite qualified for the task at hand. 
  
  How many people are out in heavy bear country this type of year (hiking, hunting, picking berries, foraging for mushrooms, cutting wood, etc...)? How many real problems occur. How likely was this event to occur statistically speaking? What are the most likely challenges such a guide would encounter under normal circumstances?
  
  They all look very well qualified to me. Your summary differs greatly from the bios. Many/most/all perhaps had extensive field time beyond your colorful characterizations..