It is kind of funny this is here. We have a lot of posts from guys back east asking about elk hunting in the west. Colorado in my case, so what do I do? Well, I think a lot of guys know I have bad knees here [5 surgeries]. The bike is what the Doc orders and it does help. But I have a home gym and use it for legs and upper body. And a ton of miles at timberline for cardio. I like a lot of guys here have added pounds, 145 to 165. That may not sound like much to a lot of guys, but it makes a difference. A lot of that weight went into my shoulders from pulling a bow string. And the rest is that tire around the middle and that probably isn't going anywhere soon. The winter isn't hard for me to stay in shape, like it is for some guys. Bird hunting behind my 3 German Shorthairs keeps me moving. The thing I can't fix is the age thing, 50 next year. And for you young guys, you are full of it; it will catch you sooner or later. You are talking to a guy that played hockey all my life till 40. I was a rock and ice climber 20 plus years. So I have been in great shape all my life till now! And I am OK shape now, just not like 20 years ago. If you wish to hunt at an older age, stay toned up, you will thank yourself.
Gselkhunter