This walkthrough is optimized for the amount of traveling across the map. So there are some obscure item manipulations to avoid extra trips. There's still room for a few improvements but none of them would actually save a trip. The greatest improvement I've discovered since is it's possible to pass the bear without losing health. Inspired by a walkthrough by SpellboundSolution (
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=..., most stunts are taken from there too.