Well, it' s five oclock and I' m leaving work for the last time before my first trip to Colorado elk hunting. We' re going to find out if reading this board for the last year along with three books, and countless videos has really helped. Hopefully with the good Lord willing I' ll be in the Grand Mesa National Forest by this time Friday after a 30 hour drive. Thanks for all the tips, and pointers. Hopefully I' ll have something to post when I get home on the 21st. Thanks, Dean.

Wait' ll he find himself in ankle-deep snow...

Hale:

I hope you have spent as much time getting in shape as you have reading! All your research will be helpful, but nothing can replace the experience you get out there doing it.

Good luck!