I have made one other post but thought i needed to make a formal introduction. I live in north eastern WY, about an hour from the Big Horn Mountains, where I spend my fall in the cloud Peak Wilderness Area chasing elk. I pack along a bow. I grew up bow hunting with my dad and can’t imagine another way. I would rather hunt with a bow and fail than pack along a rifle, and I know there are plenty of other bow hunter who feel the same way. There is just something about it, that can’t be described.
I love to chase elk in the high country, packing everything in and everything out. I moved here from MN a few years ago and feel in love with the spirit of the mountains. Growing up I could never have imagined a place where one could hunt for a week and never see another hunter, out here it is a reality.
For equipment I currently have a Gregory pack. But before scouting starts I'm going to up grade to a Badlands 4500 (it think, see other post). I have a down mat seven by Exped and it is the greatest sleeping pad I have ever used, bar-none. I also carry a Therma-rest, Ridge Rest. I know this is extra weight but to me its worth it. The Down-mat is the most comfortable and warm sleeping pad out there, but it is inflatable and a leak could be trip ending. So I back it up with a roll up Ridge Rest. The little extra weight (very little) adds reassurance and helps save wear and tear on my Bivy and the Downmat. Pulse I is great to sit on while glassing. I already mentioned my Bivy sack, an OR advanced Bivy. And lastly the other item is a Sil-tarp. For a few ounces it make waiting out a rain storm much more tolerable, giving me a dry place to do thing like cook and dry clothes.
Well I'm rambling and need to get back to work. So I just wanted to say hello to everyone and look forward to being a member of the forum.
Thanks
ctrebby
Gillette, WY
