Was in central CO for MZ season 9/10-9/20. Altitudes from 8500-11600 and averaged about 6-7 miles per day.
I had covid the first two weeks of August, probably an average case. Prior to leaving FL, i had some residual chest congestion and a persistent cough. The lower humidity helped...
I share my tracks with my wife on the Inreach for "safety" and to ensure I'm still married when I get home. If I look back at them, it's just for curiosity.
Two years ago my buddy and I forgot to start the track and on our hike out decided to drop off a ridge in a more direct route to the...
I had covid the first two weeks of August. Will be in CO from FL in a couple of weeks. I've still got some minor chest congestion so I'm wondering what altitude will do. Going back to full cardio this week. My plan is to camp low and move slow. I'll report back.
I am cheap. I also like to travel heavy - extra clothes, extra rifle, extra food, never too many beers, and I'm cheap, so flying is really not in the cards for me. Flights, rentals, and meat shipping would double my cost.
The drive is tough but so is elk hunting. Sleeping in the truck...
There's a lot of personal preference that goes into this but here's my set-up:
Merino liner gloves for general hiking (>25 degrees) and warmer glassing. My go-to glove. I have more of a gripe with the touch-screen finger tips than with the quality of the merino.
Convertible wool rag mittens...
Guys, thanks for all the replies but I'm still looking for input on the what the bugling bull was doing. Especially the whimper. I need to make this a learning experience. Should I start a new post with more specifics?