My backpacking experience is limited, but my rifle carrying isn't....Anyway, the first snow of the year was a couple inches of light powder....This one was 6 inches and heavy.
I finished the first up in maybe 30 minutes...This last one was 1.5hours...And for some reason my arms were more fatigued. Same with back and core. Wonder if weight had anything to do with it?
In addition, I've found out that on the vitals the size of Big Game, a light rifle works just as well as a heavy one. Haven't tested it beyond 350, however that is far enough for me.
