Hi mom,
I just want to send you a quick note to let you know that we all survived the practice hike, including me.
And to help put your mind at ease, I want to assure you that if I ever do go on a hike where there is even a remote chance of encountering a bear, I will take with me several units of bear mace, bear chase, bear tase, and a 30,000 volt electro-perimeter fence (for sleeping).
I also promise not to eat any blueberries or salmon for the two weeks before the hike.
Jason
Die Hard Three 
Congrats! I think you are mentally prepared. Do not waste time training for a bear fight. Those Northern bears don’t even know karate.