RE: First Elk Trip....
Be sure to have good gear. Lay out your clothing and leave half of it at home ! Most guided hunts limit you to 50lbs of gear in addition to your bow, but check with your guide.
It takes a few trips to realize what you DON'T need.
My advise..have a great pair of boots, a good backpack that does not pull on your shoulders, and good quality clothing ! You have to be out there to be successful. If your feet hurt, or your shoulders ache from a poor cheap pack, your shoots will not be 100%. If your soaking wet and its cold, you day will be cut short guaranteed. You pay a good premium to be there. Do take along some duct tape as if you do get a blister, wrap your feet in duct tape, then put your sock over it. That will help eliminate your blisters from getting worse (that is an old mountaineering tip)
Good Luck