Well, I didn't connect on my elk but I survived 7 days in the mountains, alone, and had my one opportunity. This is one major bucket list item ticked off my list. Next is a kill. I consider this year a success because I proved that I could locate, relocate, climb, descend, pack, hunt, weather storms, stay in "decent" spirits under adversity, and come out the other side happy without a kill. I was able to accomplish every goal I set for myself except the kill shot and I feel like that will come with time. It was beautiful country.