A firsthand account of a Colorado high-country elk hunt — gear list, lessons learned, and one very close call.
We rolled into camp at 11,000 feet on a Thursday, two days before the opener. Aspens were gold, temps were dropping, and the bulls were screaming. Here's the full breakdown...
The Gear That Earned Its Weight
The Summit Trail Hardshell proved its worth on day two when a front moved in. Waterproof but breathable enough for steep-country hiking — exactly what you need when you're covering miles in variable weather.
