Aww, what a pal. With a grin, Lena steps back, considers what the parting shot should be, and then launches forward, spinning in the air to deliver one last blow to the bear's side. And with that, it collapses to the ground, ice bursting off its hide. Lena lets out a whistle through her teeth.

"Now that was fun." By herself it would have been a real hassle, but with a friend it was as easy as a bored farm girl.