I know there are a bunch of guys waiting for the rut in Colorado so I thought I would post some picture to get you guys pumped. We didn't get an elk, my buddy missed a 5x5 at 30 yards.The pictures speak for themselves though. An amazing time in God's country.

Day 1 Hiking in...
 
Up high, where the elk where...
 
Be sneaky...
 

Dreaming of Elk...

Glass, Glass, and Glass some more...

11,300 msl bench...elk heaven

Longbow medicine...

Day 6...tired, but we finaly got our mountain lungs

God Bless you guys going out, stay safe, aim small, bring back venison...or memories.

Awesome pics! Looks like a good time. Whare were you guys at?

Looks to be a great time had by all, thanks for sharing your adventure.

Great pics, I had a similar experience this year. The elk seem to be at high elevation in some of the areas. I saw a lot of fresh sign and located some as well, up high.

Great pics. Thanks for posting. We're headed there in a day or so. Will post pics and story lines when we get back.

Man, I love these threads!!

David in GA

looks nice to me!!!

Looks like you guys had a great time!

SWEET!!! Nice pics!  

awesome elk country

Very nice looking country!  
I didn't get anything on my bear trip and they were disappointed when I wasn't seeing any.  I kept telling them as I got to the truck I would be working at that very moment if I wasn't where I was then.  It's all part of it...new country, new people and new experiences.

Looks like you were having fun and that is more than half the battle!

Josh

I don't know if I can wait until monday to leave or not.Great pics.  

Thanks for all the reply's. We had one heck of a time. The hunts were thrilling. We got into numerous elk stalking scernarious. I will never forget the sight of a 5x5 working like a ghost in the timber passing me by at 50 yards. Our watching a big bulk sulk across the patchy aspen flats. The hunts were exhausting for a couple of flatlanders from Iowa. The thrill of adventure, taste of defeat, and a little bit of fear made for memories that will be with me until I return.

Good stuff man. Looks like you had fun there.

Thanks for sharing, very nice indeed.

Thanks guys,  I couldn't make it this year so I am so injoying the stories from all of you who were able to have a Rocky Mountain High !!

DJ

Thanks fellas, sounds like a great adventure!