By routes I mean paths. They are kinda lazy won't go bushwhacking through the woods. We head out through the woods and stask our food supply under some brush. Have never had a problem. Bears always return to where they have stole food before. Yesyerdays temp -35. Noe it is 5 degrees but 45 MPH wind with snow. You can only see about 5 feet ifront of the car. Tough drive home.