Getting ready for September

[centaur]

My PT is in full swing, preparing for the high country in the fall. I have been hiking 4 to 6 miles 5 to 6 days a week, mixed with an hour of mountain biking 3 or 4 times a week. This morning, the real training began. We have a 'hill' not far from town that has a 2000 foot vertical rise in just over a mile (took me 42 minutes to summit this morning). It is a real lung buster, and the plan is to do this once a week as part of the workout regimen.  I  just did a percentage of grade calculation, and that friggin' 'hill' is almost a 38% grade      
This is what it looks like from the top:
  . I'll tell you what; if this routine doesn't get me in shape for elk, I guess I just won't be in shape.
For those who plan on hunting the mountains this fall, the time is NOW to get in condition. Get out there and do what you can so that you will be able to enjoy your time hunting without killing yourselves when the steep stuff beckons.

[Tim Fishell]

Can't wait to get out there this fall Pat!!  I've been running a mile 4-5 times a week and hopefully will lengthen that run really soon.  Since we don't have any big hills around here I've been hiking sand dunes once a week with a loaded pack.  Only 12 more weeks from this Saturday and Drew and I will be traveling through Buffalo on our way to the west side of the Bighorns (if we get our tags!!).        

[rolltidehunter]

u will be ready by sept

[Hot Hap]

I think I would be dead by Sep.

[ron w]

 Your on the right path.......Those Elk are in trouble come fall!!

[huntnmuleys]

I can't wait for september either. With any luck ill get up to the horns in a couple weeks.....

[straitera]

Way to go Pat! Dedication anyone can admire! Best luck w/your hunt. Plenty pix please.