LIWolverine
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Hey guys. Been dreaming of a diy backcountry backpack hunt my whole life. Finally gonna do it in Col 81. Plan on going for archery elk opener for 5 days. I have everything laid out where I'm going and kind of what to expect but it's a bit of a hike. Should be 5ish miles back to where I want to camp from the trailhead. I'm in "decent" shape. Strong but not great at cardio at the moment. It being about 4 months do y'all think I can get my cardio in line to do a trip that far? I'm trying to keep in mind if the unreal possibility of scoring an elk was to happen that I have to pack that sucker out. I'm not going solo I'll have a good partner; my cousin who is into running and fitness. I've got decent gear and I'm planning on trying to keep my pack at 50-60lb. Just as an FYI my cousin is 30 and I'm 32. He's 6'5 225 and I'm 6'4 220. We both played college ball and have kept in decent shape since graduating so working hard and pushing ourselves is not an issue. Just don't want to be unrealistic.
Other question is regarding bears. Would it be advantageous for one of us to get a bear tag? I don't know anything at all about bear hunting so have no idea if they will be at the 10,000 feet or so we are going to. Any info on bear pop in 81?
Thanks for all the info I've gleaned from here so far. Tons and tons of questions answered without having to ask.
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Other question is regarding bears. Would it be advantageous for one of us to get a bear tag? I don't know anything at all about bear hunting so have no idea if they will be at the 10,000 feet or so we are going to. Any info on bear pop in 81?
Thanks for all the info I've gleaned from here so far. Tons and tons of questions answered without having to ask.
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