Sheep hunting alone?

[B_Reynolds_AK]

"Wait... That looks like a 4-5lb Hilleberg Soulo tent. Don't you know that's too heavy for 2 sheep hunters let alone one!! You need a $1000 piece ultra fiber cloth cut into a floorless tipi that only weighs 6oz in order to kill a 40" ram. "

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[Mannsbuick]

What Brand, Make and model tent is that one in the pic?

Did you use a carbon fiber pole, aluminum pole or trekking pole? Also what brand and model name?

I have Hilleberg Soulo and Tarra, both 4 season bombproof tents, BUT HEAVY!!!

I like this set-up however a little Leary about high wind gusts 60-70 mph and snow load?

I also have a 4 man, 12 man and 16 man Kifaru tipi and really like the fact that you can stand up straight and run a box stove inside..I guess extreme comfort will always come with a cost $$$ as well as weight, but I am always searching for something lighter, stronger and warmer ugh!!!! Yeah I am a gear whore lol

 

[Snyd]

We longed for my Hilleberg Tarra on this hunt. I've been in those tipis a few times and don't care for em much. Cold, damp and windy. We survived but had to build a rock wall and eventually bug off the mountain. Other hunts in high wind hanging on to the tarp and pole on the inside keeping from getting blown away. I added up the weight of tarp, ground clothes and bivy sacks. For another couple lbs we could have had my 4 season Hilleberg bomber tent. Each to his own.

 

[oenanthe]

My 4th solo ram, back in 2016. Just waking up to a little fresh snow after a very windy night, so windy I was in the fetal position hanging on to my tent pole with both hands at times. Horns and meat where I could keep an eye on them; probably should've been further away considering I'd encountered a sow and cubs a mile away a few days previously. But I was too tired to do better when I pitched my (homemade silnylon) shelter in the dark.

Note the large rocks holding down the tent; B_Reynolds has apparently learned the same lesson.

 

[Mannsbuick]

My 4th solo ram, back in 2016. Just waking up to a little fresh snow after a very windy night, so windy I was in the fetal position hanging on to my tent pole with both hands at times. Horns and meat where I could keep an eye on them; probably should've been further away considering I'd encountered a sow and cubs a mile away a few days previously. But I was too tired to do better when I pitched my (homemade silnylon) shelter in the dark.

Note the large rocks holding down the tent; B_Reynolds has apparently learned the same lesson.

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[Mannsbuick]

WoW, I am so glad my son and I both have Hilleberg Tarra’s.like they say buy once cry once. See pic

 

[VernAK]

Yup....Gotta agree!

The Hilleberg Tarra is the tent for tough weather.

 

[swampthing]

I really enjoy solo time on the mountain. Not many others do though! Some people site "safety" for not hunting alone. Only you know if your the kind of guy can head out safely. If your a "klutz", probably best that you dont! As said, solo trips are very rewarding! I generally plan my trips solo and then see if any of my regular partners want to join in. If not, nothing changes. I have seen guys post about cancelling a trip because a partner has backed out. That never happens to me.

 

[bcnorth]

I also enjoy the solo hunts, i find the most challenging part is the mental game and sticking it out for 12 days when bad weather hits, lack of quarry or just missing the family. If do my part before i leave to complete important tasks and alot of quality time with family its easier. One un-nerving grizzly encounter changes things such as a grizzly charging into camp.
While hunting alone i take no chances.....most of the time. I wont hike up or down risky slopes, its not worth it.
My favorite and most memorable hunt was solo, it was my first elk hunt ever in a place i had never been. 50km quad ride into the mountains, getting stuck bad in mud, learning how to call by following elk and copying them, blowing a few encounters from glaring mistakes then it all came together right at the end.
I dont cancel trips because my partner cant make it, i go and be safe, bring an inreach.

 

[Choogiak]

I think everyone should go solo at least once. Cliche, but you do find out what you are made of. Something to be said for coming up against what you thought was your limit and going a little beyond. That said I find it more fun to share the experience with a friend and it adds a layer of safety for sure