Originally Posted by T_Inman
I just got back from scouting sheep in a new spot. Climbed about 1000-1200 vertical through an alder jungle heavy with spongy tundra and tons of mosquitos. Broke out into less miserable ridgelines and on up to a peak at about 5050 feet. Maybe 7-8 miles total and 3000 vertical feet gained/lost. Didn't see a damn thing except a curious cow caribou.

It is obvious that I am not in the shape I was last year, but that'll change.
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That looks like awesome country, T.

I'm getting ready for a scouting trip in the OR coast range for elk. Probably one or two nights. Test my legs and new gear. And figuring out routes through the dang jungle and loose soil.