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Posted on 10/6/20 at 10:36 am to Timmayy
I would suggest carrying a water filter straw and some iodine pills.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 11:35 am to highcotton2
Yeah I have a filter and pills as a backup
Posted on 10/6/20 at 11:48 am to Timmayy
We did this last year and Im in pretty good shape. Run 9-12 miles a week. I amost died after our first hike in from fatigue, dehydration, and altitude sickness. We are all highly trained medical professionals and my friends were worried about me. I got to the tent and slept for 12 hours staright.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 12:19 pm to Timmayy
Do yourself a favor and trade the dumbbells for bags of sand. The more you train the better your experience will be.
I never hunted at that altitude but have backpacked nearly 100 miles at 6,500 to nearly 12,500' three times in the past. I did it first as a 40 year old and did it for the last time as a 50 year old. The altitude and lack of humidity is what is hardest for you have to get used to.
Remember water, water and more water. Make sure you are clear and copious or your hunting buddy will be covering you up with rocks to keep the critters from picking you clean.
My youngest is stationed at Ft. Carson currently and is tempting me with an elk hunt if he gets a tag.
I never hunted at that altitude but have backpacked nearly 100 miles at 6,500 to nearly 12,500' three times in the past. I did it first as a 40 year old and did it for the last time as a 50 year old. The altitude and lack of humidity is what is hardest for you have to get used to.
Remember water, water and more water. Make sure you are clear and copious or your hunting buddy will be covering you up with rocks to keep the critters from picking you clean.
My youngest is stationed at Ft. Carson currently and is tempting me with an elk hunt if he gets a tag.
This post was edited on 10/6/20 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 10/6/20 at 12:40 pm to NoMoreKnees
Well the training is out the windows at this point I fly out tomorrow. But I do appreciate the stress on drinking water. It isn’t going unnoticed. I’m already trying to pre hydrate now.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 12:46 pm to Timmayy
I will say, many people say they get headaches at high altitude. I never do. Toughest thing is once you lose your breathe it’s very hard to get it back.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 1:07 pm to jimbeam
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Toughest thing is once you lose your breathe it’s very hard to get it back.
That's what happened to me
Posted on 10/6/20 at 1:18 pm to Timmayy
You are not going to kill anything. Look at this trip as a way to learn and enjoy some time in America's back country.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 2:22 pm to AUCE05
100% the way I’m looking at this trip
Posted on 10/6/20 at 8:17 pm to Timmayy
You may not think you’re going to kill anything, but crazier things have happened. Be aware of what gear you would need to properly quarter the animal and then get it out safely and efficiently. I’ve packed out elk and moose before, SUCKS.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 8:44 pm to Timmayy
Good luck. I'm sitting out of jackson WY and there's 6 elk right outside grazing. Pretty amazing animals.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 10:08 pm to Timmayy
Man I just finished binge watching Meat Eater on Netflix and thought how much fun it would be to go on an Elk or Moose hunt. Good luck and hope you report back after the hunt (or during)
Posted on 10/7/20 at 6:55 am to TexasTiger89
Bout to take off. Flying during Covid is the only way to go.
Just need my pack to show up in Denver now.
Just need my pack to show up in Denver now.
Posted on 10/7/20 at 7:34 am to Timmayy
Go to Costco in Denver and get a bag of Liquid IV
Add one to every single bottle of water you drink.
Add one to every single bottle of water you drink.
Posted on 10/7/20 at 7:54 am to Timmayy
quote:Im worried every time
Just need my pack to show up in Denver now
Posted on 10/7/20 at 8:05 am to jimbeam
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Just need my pack to show up in Denver now
Im worried every time
For Montana two years ago I checked a gearr box/pack, a rifle, and a bow. I had a layover in Minneapolis where we were delayed and I missed my flight to Bozeman, I had to stay overnight and catch a plane in the morning. I was alone and my hunting crew was already in MT. Needless to say I was nervous as frick my shite would never arrive in Bozeman.
To their credit all 3 items arrived with me the next morning.Posted on 10/7/20 at 10:52 am to jimbeam
Between IAH and the denver stoner airport they have forgotten to put my rifle on the plane twice. Good luck.
As others have said, start drinking water and don't stop. Bananas are your friend as well. I've never had altitude sickness, but I can definitely feel 9000 ft.
As others have said, start drinking water and don't stop. Bananas are your friend as well. I've never had altitude sickness, but I can definitely feel 9000 ft.
Posted on 10/7/20 at 5:58 pm to ecb
Well bags showed up I’m all packed up. Seven days of food and water in packs puts my pack at about 65 pounds.
Posted on 10/7/20 at 6:09 pm to Timmayy
If you have water sources close by, rely on your filter. No use in carrying a gallon of water if it’s all over, just grab a liter or two at a time. Just a tip.
Also, screw that weight. I usually keep mine under 25 or so Have a good trip.
Also, screw that weight. I usually keep mine under 25 or so
Have a good trip. This post was edited on 10/7/20 at 6:13 pm
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