Good luck on your hunt!

The Lost Canyon Ranch is about 3500 acres, so if you are riding 24 miles, you must be headed out to the BLM/Forest Service area. In 2002 the success rates (1st season) for #70 were 48.7% public, 73.6% private land. In ' 01, 47.2% & 70.2%. In ' 00, 45.8% and 78.5%. For the money you are spending, it seems you would have a better chance on the private land, and could avoid that horse ride.

BigBulls answered most of your questions.

Unit 70 ranges in altitude from 5,000 feet to 12,000 feet. Call the outfitter and find out where your horse ride ends and then you can figure out the right clothes to bring.

Bring a water filter.

You can fit ALOT of gear and be under 50 pounds. Find out what will be provided. Bring a pair of comfortable shoes for camp. Also, go to a store that sells kayaks/canoes and get a Sorbethane (sp?) pad for your saddle.