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Title: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: Rob W. on May 29, 2016, 03:02:00 PM
After such a wonderful DIY elk hunt last year I really thought I would have to sit this year out because of time and money. Well, it turns out my lovely wife gave me the go ahead to go again this year!

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I put in enough vacation for 16 days of living out of my pack. I have been hiking with a loaded pack the last couple weekends trying out some new equipment. Here is about mile number 10 of a 15 mile stroll.

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Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 29, 2016, 03:40:00 PM
Good Luck Rob!!!
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: JakeD on May 29, 2016, 03:48:00 PM
That's fantastic. I wish I was heading to the mountains this year but I have to sit out due to time and cash. I'll be heading to the mountains next fall though. Good luck and enjoy the trip.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: WESTBROOK on May 29, 2016, 08:00:00 PM
good luck Rob!

Sounds like a good excuse to whip up a nice stout self bow.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: Rick Richard on May 29, 2016, 08:17:00 PM
Good luck Rob!

By the way, is that Clifty Falls State Park your hiking in?  I did some early summer training there a couple of years ago for an elk hunt....nice trails.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: Rob W. on May 29, 2016, 08:38:00 PM
Westbrook, I have a nice 67# osage and some heavy bamboo arrows ready to go but I need to shoot it more before I will feel comfortable taking it.

Rick, that is a trail around Indian and Celina lake. I would like to hike Clifty Falls this year before it gets too hot.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: WESTBROOK on May 29, 2016, 09:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob W.:
Westbrook, I have a nice 67# osage and some heavy bamboo arrows ready to go but I need to shoot it more before I will feel comfortable taking it.
Yea Buddy  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: Michael Arnette on May 29, 2016, 09:05:00 PM
I can't wait! I'm planning to take 16 days also...kinda hurts giving up my whitetail rut vacation but I really want an elk and can hunt whities on the weekends.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: Sam McMichael on May 29, 2016, 09:05:00 PM
Congratulations and good luck! I wish my wife would give me the go ahead on a few adventures I have in mind.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: Basinboy on May 29, 2016, 09:34:00 PM
Good luck!
I'll be back after them every year even if I have to borrow the money lol
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: on May 29, 2016, 11:31:00 PM
Good luck! I really want to kill an elk someday!

Bisch
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on May 29, 2016, 11:59:00 PM
Oh yes back in the mountains for me also this Sept..

,,,Sam,,,
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: Whip on May 30, 2016, 06:29:00 AM
We are only allotted a certain number of years in our lifetimes.  If you miss one in the mountains you can never get it back.  Glad that you're going to make it!
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: donalcorn on May 30, 2016, 08:39:00 AM
X2 whip.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: CDK on May 30, 2016, 11:40:00 PM
Giddy Up!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: CoachBGriff on May 31, 2016, 12:06:00 AM
That's awesome!

I love the mountains.  A buddy and I do a trip for sheds about every year, and I definitely get "the call" about Feb/March to return!

Good luck!
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 31, 2016, 08:32:00 AM
Best of luck Brother! I sure wish I could have gone with you. Pick me out a good spot for next time. Can't wait to hear about the adventure.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: lablover on June 01, 2016, 05:48:00 PM
Good luck, but have a great time. Will be there next year.
Title: Re: The mountains are calling again!
Post by: kevsuperg on June 01, 2016, 07:45:00 PM
That's why I moved to north  Idaho. Time and money.
Now I can just walk to the mountains. Glad your wife gave you the go ahead good luck