I'm 62 years old, 5'10", weigh 200 lbs and in fairly good shape but, would not even attempt to do it on my own. Two years ago, I tried a backpack hunt not far from GMU 80 (just south of Del Norte). I quickly realized that packing out an elk would not have been possible, even with the help from my hunting buddy (my same age). You've gotten some good advice. Find an outfitter.
