As everyone else has pointed out the weight is a result of a calorie deficit. A lot of different ways to skin that cat (Keto, paleo, IF, IIFYM etc). But finding which of those methods works for you is the key to longterm success. A good place to start is to get your bodyweight in grams of...
First of all, congrats on committing to it. A lot of advice and good advice on gear and mindsets in this thread. I will chime in on the physical part. Sounds like you are smashing it and losing weight/moving really well. I would be mindful about rucking too often, and plan on rucking once a week...
Beautiful area. Like others have said, a long trek from any services. Long, cold, lonely winters out there and no shortage of Griz. It’s wild country but that’s what makes it special.
As a new dad, with a boy born last August I feel the position you're in. I am lucky enough to live within an hour of some great elk hunting and only hunted a couple mornings last year after ours was born. I agree with everyone when I say, dont do it. Its hard the first year, really hard and when...
Another vote for 180 gr Accubond. Ive shot a handful of elk, caribou, deer, and even antelope (crazy, i know) and these have always performed great. I will say, they are devastating.... If you hit a shoulder, the meat loss is no joke.
Thanks for the write up, Walt. It is overwhelming how many "flight services" exist now and then to keep track of restrictions, hunt areas, load weights, and most of all availability on top of everything. I appreciate your willingness to provide some insight.
Thanks for sharing. Some great points here. Especially with the Slick bag. Down has owned the market for a while, but there is something to be said for a good synthetic bag.
Having trained 1 on 1 with Dief and the MTNTOUGH crew for a little over a year I can honestly say that it’s worth every penny. Backcountry hunting is a complex discipline with several factors playing into the mental and physical preparation of a hunt. I have never seen a program that properly...