"i'll top out on a ridge and if i decide to go down i'll do it at almost a run."
While you guys were "almost at a run" I was in the back of the pack (with my lungs burning and legs aching) TUMBLING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN
(didn't tell you that last year did I) but I was there when everyone came to a stop (had to put my self back in order pretty quick)

no you didn't tell me about tumbling down the mountain. you did a good job of regaining your composure quickly. oh well keep workin on the lungs and legs and next year we'll be able to move even faster if need be.

I feel ready but I guess it will be a whole other game when I get there.

psyco the altitude is going to work on ya some, not as much as a hunt out west but there's still a change. all i ask is that you push your self as hard as ya can and just before your breaking point yell for me to stop so ya can get some air and rest your legs

Its hard for me to not keep going. I have to much pride for me to not keep pushing. Its even tattoed on my abdomen. If I have to I will because its dangerous ground and we are on their(bear) turf. I wont hold you back much and none at all hopefully. As long it is not a dead run I can handle it. I can run really fast but not for very long. I can handle a good jog and fast walk. I put in some last minute training last night but it probably isnt enough to get through the entire hunt easily.

even us seasoned mountain people have a rough two day nov hunt. you'll see soon

"Get in there boys"
Wish I was there
Since I wasn't on the road Thursday I decided to hunt deer. I killed a nice 7pt. Ist deer with a crossbow too!

congrats steve wish ya were here to, think of us monday as we climb good ol poplar grove trail at daylight. you should remember that one we only crossed it twice last year

Yeah I remember......Good luck. I will start a new thread in the black bear cat for your photo's. I'll ad some from last year. I didn't want to give it all away before phycho got to see it first hand.