Nepal Himalayan Blue Sheep March 2022
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epoletna
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Wow. Just wow.
257WHBY13
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Awesome adventure & great story!!!
Congratulation!!! Well done!!! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your experience vicariously through your post. Nicely documented for sharing.This is an adventure and experience only a few will have. I'm very fortunate and humble to have been one of them. I knew I had to do this before I got any older. 65 is much different than when I was 45
Thanks for reading and sharing my adventure.
CHEERS!
Listed are some of my gear. Nothing failed.
My rifle is a Proof Research Terminus in .300WM shooting a Berger 185gr Classic Hunter bullet at 3195fps with H1000. I mount a small Harris BiPod on it.
Scope is Swarovski x5i 5-25x56mm. I have a ballistic tape strip with actual distance on the turret for quick setting after ranging.
Binoculars for this hunt were Leica 10x25 for weight reduction.
Kahles Helia LRF 7x25 worked great to give me proper angle compensation setting
Lowa boots were perfect. Trekking poles are a must have.
I'm not a big camo guy so I use Burton GoreTex shell jacket and pants. Icebreaker Merino base layers. Mountain Hardwear puffy jacket & vest. Alpaca/Merino wool socks.
Tingley EVO Airlight low boots for camp wear
Western Mountaineering Puma GWS -25F sleeping bag (Love it!) Klymit Short air mattress with short Therm-a-rest pad.
Cabela's Large Dry Duffle bag
ACETAZOLAMIDE (Diamox) for Altitude Sickness prevention with no side effects
Items taken but not used: (Weather was warm with minimal breeze but it did snow/rain the last night which melted quickly)
ZOLEO Satellite communicator for emergencies
Black Diamond crampons & ice axe
Wiggy's overboot waders
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX boots
Oakley Ski Goggles
GoreTex down mittens
Fleece neck scarf
Suggestions:
USE MORE SUNSCREEN I'm pealing and didn't realize how intense the sun was at altitude. Didn't seem bad at the time. I use SPF lip balm all the time yet still burned.
I put all my clothes in plastic bags inside my duffle to prevent possibility of getting wet. Moisture management is very important
BE PREPARED FOR DELAYS! It took 5 days to get the rifle permits from Nepal Customs and Forestry Minister after I arrived. There might be 25 total hunters who come to Nepal in a year. There are only 18 Blue sheep permits and 14 Tahr permits issued annually. Firearms are not common coming into and exiting Nepal.
The Airport police gave us a very difficult time over the trophies after the chopper flight from Dhorpatan. I think my outfitter had to bribe them to let us go even with all proper documents. I really hated this happening. There is a large sign at the airport stating that they DO NOT ACCEPT BRIBES. Nepal has been the most Red Tape country that I have traveled to around the world.
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" I have a ballistic tape strip with actual distance on the turret for quick setting after ranging." Please elaborate. Is the DOPE on your tape developed at your US home base? How do you handle deviations in elevation, baro press, temperature at hunt location? Did the RF handle those parameter adjustments? Did you confirm zero and DOPE parameters at your Nepal base camp? Did you do a lot of glassing or did the guides do the glassing? Did you free hand hold the binos while glassing or did you have a mono/bi/tripod for steadiness? Did you take your shots from the bipod, pack, against rocks, or maybe sticks the guides carried??
Thanks for your input.
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RUFFIAN R - NY
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super pics and story- dream trip for sure- again CONGRATS on a hunt of a life time !
Calvin45
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I would never have thought about the need for sunscreen but it makes perfect sense to think about…less thick atmosphere to "filter" UV light I suppose. Always a good reminder that you don't have to feel like your burning to get burned.This is an adventure and experience only a few will have. I'm very fortunate and humble to have been one of them. I knew I had to do this before I got any older. 65 is much different than when I was 45
Thanks for reading and sharing my adventure.
CHEERS!
Listed are some of my gear. Nothing failed.
My rifle is a Proof Research Terminus in .300WM shooting a Berger 185gr Classic Hunter bullet at 3195fps with H1000. I mount a small Harris BiPod on it.
Scope is Swarovski x5i 5-25x56mm. I have a ballistic tape strip with actual distance on the turret for quick setting after ranging.
Binoculars for this hunt were Leica 10x25 for weight reduction.
Kahles Helia LRF 7x25 worked great to give me proper angle compensation setting
Lowa boots were perfect. Trekking poles are a must have.
I'm not a big camo guy so I use Burton GoreTex shell jacket and pants. Icebreaker Merino base layers. Mountain Hardwear puffy jacket & vest. Alpaca/Merino wool socks.
Tingley EVO Airlight low boots for camp wear
Western Mountaineering Puma GWS -25F sleeping bag (Love it!) Klymit Short air mattress with short Therm-a-rest pad.
Cabela's Large Dry Duffle bag
ACETAZOLAMIDE (Diamox) for Altitude Sickness prevention with no side effects
Items taken but not used: (Weather was warm with minimal breeze but it did snow/rain the last night which melted quickly)
ZOLEO Satellite communicator for emergencies
Black Diamond crampons & ice axe
Wiggy's overboot waders
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX boots
Oakley Ski Goggles
GoreTex down mittens
Fleece neck scarf
Suggestions:
USE MORE SUNSCREEN I'm pealing and didn't realize how intense the sun was at altitude. Didn't seem bad at the time. I use SPF lip balm all the time yet still burned.
I put all my clothes in plastic bags inside my duffle to prevent possibility of getting wet. Moisture management is very important
BE PREPARED FOR DELAYS! It took 5 days to get the rifle permits from Nepal Customs and Forestry Minister after I arrived. There might be 25 total hunters who come to Nepal in a year. There are only 18 Blue sheep permits and 14 Tahr permits issued annually. Firearms are not common coming into and exiting Nepal.
The Airport police gave us a very difficult time over the trophies after the chopper flight from Dhorpatan. I think my outfitter had to bribe them to let us go even with all proper documents. I really hated this happening. There is a large sign at the airport stating that they DO NOT ACCEPT BRIBES. Nepal has been the most Red Tape country that I have traveled to around the world.
Congrats and thanks for sharing!
Oryx_Official
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That looks like an awesome time. I would love to do that at some point.
Thank you for sharing, I am in my mid 60s now and I am also exploring bucket list hunts that I want to do. What altitude were you hunting at? I have traveled overseas for business and have had delays without being on a hunt. Definitely glad you shared your experience?This is an adventure and experience only a few will have. I'm very fortunate and humble to have been one of them. I knew I had to do this before I got any older. 65 is much different than when I was 45
Thanks for reading and sharing my adventure.
CHEERS!
Listed are some of my gear. Nothing failed.
My rifle is a Proof Research Terminus in .300WM shooting a Berger 185gr Classic Hunter bullet at 3195fps with H1000. I mount a small Harris BiPod on it.
Scope is Swarovski x5i 5-25x56mm. I have a ballistic tape strip with actual distance on the turret for quick setting after ranging.
Binoculars for this hunt were Leica 10x25 for weight reduction.
Kahles Helia LRF 7x25 worked great to give me proper angle compensation setting
Lowa boots were perfect. Trekking poles are a must have.
I'm not a big camo guy so I use Burton GoreTex shell jacket and pants. Icebreaker Merino base layers. Mountain Hardwear puffy jacket & vest. Alpaca/Merino wool socks.
Tingley EVO Airlight low boots for camp wear
Western Mountaineering Puma GWS -25F sleeping bag (Love it!) Klymit Short air mattress with short Therm-a-rest pad.
Cabela's Large Dry Duffle bag
ACETAZOLAMIDE (Diamox) for Altitude Sickness prevention with no side effects
Items taken but not used: (Weather was warm with minimal breeze but it did snow/rain the last night which melted quickly)
ZOLEO Satellite communicator for emergencies
Black Diamond crampons & ice axe
Wiggy's overboot waders
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX boots
Oakley Ski Goggles
GoreTex down mittens
Fleece neck scarf
Suggestions:
USE MORE SUNSCREEN I'm pealing and didn't realize how intense the sun was at altitude. Didn't seem bad at the time. I use SPF lip balm all the time yet still burned.
I put all my clothes in plastic bags inside my duffle to prevent possibility of getting wet. Moisture management is very important
BE PREPARED FOR DELAYS! It took 5 days to get the rifle permits from Nepal Customs and Forestry Minister after I arrived. There might be 25 total hunters who come to Nepal in a year. There are only 18 Blue sheep permits and 14 Tahr permits issued annually. Firearms are not common coming into and exiting Nepal.
The Airport police gave us a very difficult time over the trophies after the chopper flight from Dhorpatan. I think my outfitter had to bribe them to let us go even with all proper documents. I really hated this happening. There is a large sign at the airport stating that they DO NOT ACCEPT BRIBES. Nepal has been the most Red Tape country that I have traveled to around the world.
Robert Kwallek
Active Member
Great pictures and story. Glad your hunt went well. Sounds like a once in a lifetime hunt you will never forget. Great stuff
Svashtar
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You just set a record for me here on LRH. This is the only post I'll print out with pictures and archive! I'm so impressed with your determination and skill. We're the same age but the chances of my doing something like this are nil. That's one area of the world I've always wanted to visit. I collect khukuris from that area, and at one time had several hundred that came through the BirGhorka shops and Kathmandu to the US. I'm glad you got the beautiful artwork as well.
I need to read your post a few more times to absorb it all, but thanks for sharing, and congratulations on a spectacular and successful hunt!
I need to read your post a few more times to absorb it all, but thanks for sharing, and congratulations on a spectacular and successful hunt!
judgebill
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Your story allowed all of us to participate vicariously in a hunt that most of us will never make. A great contribution to dreams and memories, enjoyed by all. thank you so much.
Svashtar
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Yep, my first thought as well! And they don't have to do any editing or picture prep at all, it's good to go as is.
crashlanding
Well-Known Member
Wow!
This is an adventure and experience only a few will have. I'm very fortunate and humble to have been one of them. I knew I had to do this before I got any older. 65 is much different than when I was 45
Thanks for reading and sharing my adventure.
CHEERS!
Listed are some of my gear. Nothing failed.
My rifle is a Proof Research Terminus in .300WM shooting a Berger 185gr Classic Hunter bullet at 3195fps with H1000. I mount a small Harris BiPod on it.
Scope is Swarovski x5i 5-25x56mm. I have a ballistic tape strip with actual distance on the turret for quick setting after ranging.
Binoculars for this hunt were Leica 10x25 for weight reduction.
Kahles Helia LRF 7x25 worked great to give me proper angle compensation setting
Lowa boots were perfect. Trekking poles are a must have.
I'm not a big camo guy so I use Burton GoreTex shell jacket and pants. Icebreaker Merino base layers. Mountain Hardwear puffy jacket & vest. Alpaca/Merino wool socks.
Tingley EVO Airlight low boots for camp wear
Western Mountaineering Puma GWS -25F sleeping bag (Love it!) Klymit Short air mattress with short Therm-a-rest pad.
Cabela's Large Dry Duffle bag
ACETAZOLAMIDE (Diamox) for Altitude Sickness prevention with no side effects
Items taken but not used: (Weather was warm with minimal breeze but it did snow/rain the last night which melted quickly)
ZOLEO Satellite communicator for emergencies
Black Diamond crampons & ice axe
Wiggy's overboot waders
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX boots
Oakley Ski Goggles
GoreTex down mittens
Fleece neck scarf
Suggestions:
USE MORE SUNSCREEN I'm pealing and didn't realize how intense the sun was at altitude. Didn't seem bad at the time. I use SPF lip balm all the time yet still burned.
I put all my clothes in plastic bags inside my duffle to prevent possibility of getting wet. Moisture management is very important
BE PREPARED FOR DELAYS! It took 5 days to get the rifle permits from Nepal Customs and Forestry Minister after I arrived. There might be 25 total hunters who come to Nepal in a year. There are only 18 Blue sheep permits and 14 Tahr permits issued annually. Firearms are not common coming into and exiting Nepal.
The Airport police gave us a very difficult time over the trophies after the chopper flight from Dhorpatan. I think my outfitter had to bribe them to let us go even with all proper documents. I really hated this happening. There is a large sign at the airport stating that they DO NOT ACCEPT BRIBES. Nepal has been the most Red Tape country that I have traveled to around the world.
