Training for Marco Polo Sheep Hunt - high altitude shooting

[Ted Sierocinski]

Folks

I'm looking for places to safely shoot my rifle while training at altitude for my Marco Polo Sheep Hunt. I'd like someplace in the Lower 48, where I can safely shoot at altitudes above 10,000 feet at distances of 600-700 yards.

Does anyone have suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Leadville, Colorado 10,151 ft above sea level. Good place for physical training also.

 

[John Polk]

Folks

I'm looking for places to safely shoot my rifle while training at altitude for my Marco Polo Sheep Hunt. I'd like someplace in the Lower 48, where I can safely shoot at altitudes above 10,000 feet at distances of 600-700 yards.

Does anyone have suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Head for the Rocky Mountains. High altitude national forests all over the place.

 

[Orange Dust]

When I was young, climbing mountains was fun. I always hated trying to get down. Scary and I am very prone to shin splints. Have fun on your trip. Get a "Big Un" for those of us that can no longer endure such an adventure.

 

[BrianID]

Driving the highway 550 South of Ouray Colorado would put you over 10,000 feet. Beautiful area too. I agree spending a few days hiking around 12,000 feet in Colorado would be more beneficial than the shooting practice.

 

[bdyal1972]

Folks

I'm looking for places to safely shoot my rifle while training at altitude for my Marco Polo Sheep Hunt. I'd like someplace in the Lower 48, where I can safely shoot at altitudes above 10,000 feet at distances of 600-700 yards.

Does anyone have suggestions?

Thanks in advance

4th of july lakes outside denver!
National forest
10k to 12k ft elevation

 

[T.Rep]

As others have said go to Colorado. Plenty of places there. More importantly focus on your physical training. Altitudes like that will destroy you and your hunt if you arent prepared.

 

[HARPERC]

I'd contact Non Typical Outfitters-he has classes in the high country, and maybe has something for you.

 

[homerthebeeman]

Fly to Hawaii and train at Haleakala or Mauna Kea while the wife and kids play at the beach

 

[adam32]

Pretty easy to get over 10,000' here in California too. Some roads go nearly that high then just short hikes from there.

 

[thatguyshm]

I live at sea level basically, went on my first Colorado hunt this fall. We got above 11,500 feet. I focused all summer on Cardio training, ran 10-20 miles a week, carried the youngest in a backpack almost every night on family walks around town. I sucked wind a bit in the beginning, but I recovered quickly and could go again faster than the guys who didn't run in preparation. Carried a rear quarter out 8 miles on the last day in two feet of snow. The prep made it so I could for sure.

 

[sp6x6]

Thats what I call typical elk hunt.But you gota get stung by bees,kicked by a horse,grab some devils club,get lost,and loose a few things why your at it.

 

[Orange Dust]

Thats what I call typical elk hunt.But you gota get stung by bees,kicked by a horse,grab some devils club,get lost,and loose a few things why your at it.

And shin splints!!! Makes me hurt just thinking about it.

 

[jpndave]

I live at ~4500ft and can readily get to over 9000 and can shoot there if we want. Like others have said, lots of places in the Rockies to do that. I was over on Mauna Loa a few months ago. It was a short trip but nice, interesting the altitude from starting out at Kailua Kona only the day before.