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<blockquote data-quote="porkchop401" data-source="post: 813679" data-attributes="member: 29195"><p>Last year I went up to gmu65 in CO. a week before season , I arrived 5 days before my buddy and his wife did. I mark ked the campsight on google earth and downloaded the cords to the gps . I arrived at day break at the campsight and the snow was comming down and 21f , at that point I was realy asking my self what had I gotten in to. I preceeded to set up camp and get a long nap after driving most of the night. I woke to a clear sky that after noon. It had been 16 years since I made a elk trip to CO , so not being in super shape my plan was to take is slow in the 10k foot air. Yes I would get winded constantly but after a couple of days it got better ( not great) If I got tired I rested If I got hungry I ate, I got sleeply so I even took a nap on the side of a mtn one day but one thing is for sure things have a way of being enjoyable up there . I'm not gonna lug around a small oxy bottle but the other things listed are needed . Keep you a small roll of duct tape with you it is a great fire starter . The best thing you can bring with you is a open mind with a flexable approach. The rockies are a place you do not have to kill somthing to have a greate trip. The five days I spent alone was actually the best part of the trip I learned that my self reliance was up to the task. I say elk daily . This year I plan to arrive just 3 days before season since I know the terraine in the area. and will have the hole 2nd rifle season to hunt if necessary . You may consider cooking some of your parties meals ahead of time and freezing them at least if it is coald enough to keep them cool a few days . I bring frozen gumbo, pot roast, chili, tamales and any other thing I feel will be good for supper . I saves a lot of time when you return to camp after a long days hunt(just warm it up). this place is a wealth of knowledge Good luck and keep asking questions? Michael</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="porkchop401, post: 813679, member: 29195"] Last year I went up to gmu65 in CO. a week before season , I arrived 5 days before my buddy and his wife did. I mark ked the campsight on google earth and downloaded the cords to the gps . I arrived at day break at the campsight and the snow was comming down and 21f , at that point I was realy asking my self what had I gotten in to. I preceeded to set up camp and get a long nap after driving most of the night. I woke to a clear sky that after noon. It had been 16 years since I made a elk trip to CO , so not being in super shape my plan was to take is slow in the 10k foot air. Yes I would get winded constantly but after a couple of days it got better ( not great) If I got tired I rested If I got hungry I ate, I got sleeply so I even took a nap on the side of a mtn one day but one thing is for sure things have a way of being enjoyable up there . I'm not gonna lug around a small oxy bottle but the other things listed are needed . Keep you a small roll of duct tape with you it is a great fire starter . The best thing you can bring with you is a open mind with a flexable approach. The rockies are a place you do not have to kill somthing to have a greate trip. The five days I spent alone was actually the best part of the trip I learned that my self reliance was up to the task. I say elk daily . This year I plan to arrive just 3 days before season since I know the terraine in the area. and will have the hole 2nd rifle season to hunt if necessary . You may consider cooking some of your parties meals ahead of time and freezing them at least if it is coald enough to keep them cool a few days . I bring frozen gumbo, pot roast, chili, tamales and any other thing I feel will be good for supper . I saves a lot of time when you return to camp after a long days hunt(just warm it up). this place is a wealth of knowledge Good luck and keep asking questions? Michael [/QUOTE]
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