First sheep hunt was a success - a brief summary:
* Needed every bit of training - MTN Tough was great - last summer I had a Covid and Lyme’s Disease at same time - took awhile to get going when I started in December 2023. Don’t wait and don’t hold back. (And it still wasn’t enough)
* The mental challenge is just a real as everyone claims - prepare for going without and keep climbing - it’s a long hunt - have patience.
* Willows and frozen lichen make for a rough day of hiking - can’t kill a ram with a broken leg - take your time (but hurry up when you have to!)
* Eat and drink as much as you can - even when you don’t feel like it. I lost over 15 pounds on the trip.
* Loved my Exo K4 7200 (buy the extra straps - makes for more flexible load hauling once a ram is down).
* Don’t dismiss other mountaineering gear - was super happy with Fjallraven Keb pants.
* If possible, spend time with heavy loads going straight downhill - not just for your legs - check out effect on your toes - I’m in process of losing a big toenail due to the pounding it took at the front of the boot.
* Giant scopes aren’t necessary - was happy with Nightforce NXS 2.5x10x42 with a Fierce Rogue.
* Pleased with performance of Federal Terminal Ascent (.300 Win Mag). I’ve used since 2021 and it has been great and shoots well.
* Take more pictures and video than you think you will ever need.
* Needed every bit of training - MTN Tough was great - last summer I had a Covid and Lyme’s Disease at same time - took awhile to get going when I started in December 2023. Don’t wait and don’t hold back. (And it still wasn’t enough)
* The mental challenge is just a real as everyone claims - prepare for going without and keep climbing - it’s a long hunt - have patience.
* Willows and frozen lichen make for a rough day of hiking - can’t kill a ram with a broken leg - take your time (but hurry up when you have to!)
* Eat and drink as much as you can - even when you don’t feel like it. I lost over 15 pounds on the trip.
* Loved my Exo K4 7200 (buy the extra straps - makes for more flexible load hauling once a ram is down).
* Don’t dismiss other mountaineering gear - was super happy with Fjallraven Keb pants.
* If possible, spend time with heavy loads going straight downhill - not just for your legs - check out effect on your toes - I’m in process of losing a big toenail due to the pounding it took at the front of the boot.
* Giant scopes aren’t necessary - was happy with Nightforce NXS 2.5x10x42 with a Fierce Rogue.
* Pleased with performance of Federal Terminal Ascent (.300 Win Mag). I’ve used since 2021 and it has been great and shoots well.
* Take more pictures and video than you think you will ever need.
