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06-25-2009 | 12:53 PM

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RE: Elk solo....who's done it, any tips???

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( Packing ain't a problem, running ain't gonna happen on these old knees, but I can put 20-30minutes at a time on a stepper, and really burn some calories, which I think may be better preparation than running in some ways. )

You can't discount cardio and running is the best gauge I've ever found for it. Best you can do is plan around it - maybe in a semi-mountainous area instead of the 12,000 feet vertical tough places (like the Weminuche, Holy Cross and Sangre de Christo - tough tough areas)

Are you planning to go remote wilderness, like 8-10 miles in,or semi-remote, like 2-3 miles off the trails?

( I've heard a lot about the wyoming saws, but already have a couple small saws, are they that much better??? )

In my opinion yes they are. Both bone and wood saws and they'll flat work through whatever it is.

130# ? GEEEEESH!

Have you ever considered renting llamas? They add an element unlike any other to your hunt, and they'll pack about 60-65# each. Very cool packing animals.

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