Dad here. I'm the old geezer in the pictures
Dane is correct on all counts. From the planning through driving up to the house after the trip every aspect of our trip was special
The people we met along the way, the country, the wildlife and so much more. This is my 49th year of climbing mountains chasing those yellow butts. It's getting harder and this trip was no exception. This was my first guided hunt and I'd book again with the same outfit. The country is so raw and wild it's hard to describe. The story alluded to three magnificent bulls we watched traverse that long ridge. We named them the "3 Kings". The country they inhabit truly is the top of the world. It struck me how they get so big. Country so steep, rocky and very open up top where they can watch for danger. I felt blessed to have witnessed that.
My son and daughter significantly helped to fund this hunt as my retirement gift. How does a dad thank his children for such a gift? Again I'm blessed. Our third partner in crime, Cory is like a son to me and I look forward to him joining us each fall. Between those two bums I couldn't pay for darn near anything on our trip.
Bucket list hunt? Yep. Hunt of a lifetime (for me) again yep. Quite an adventure. I faced some of my demons on this trip. Riding mules up, down and across cow face steep mountains. Hunting in grizzly country and sleeping at high altitude with both sleep apnea and A-fib. I'm ready for our next adventure. Great write up buddy boy!!
elksnout
