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<blockquote data-quote="RH300UM" data-source="post: 2298535" data-attributes="member: 12469"><p>Just a suggestion at 12k you will need to be acclimated for altitude. I've seen a few guys get real sick and have to go down low as fast as possible. Try and get to an area that you have some altitude 2-3 days before you head up to hunt. </p><p>12k feet in October for elk? I'm not sure about that but your outfitter should know. </p><p>Drink a lot of water. Don't wait till your thirsty. Don't be like a lot of guys and not drink water before you go to bed because they don't want to get up during the night to pee. This has a cumulative affect and slows you down on the hunt. </p><p>Be very mindful the first few days of over exerting yourself. The bodies abilities to recover are reduced at altitude. </p><p>I'd cut down the gear weight some and get some puffy gear( pants,coat). The new hydrophobic down is outstanding. I'd loose the bipod and take trekking poles instead. </p><p>Duct tape for blisters and gear repairs. </p><p>Loose the pillow and stuff a puffy jacket or pants in a stuff sack at night for your pillow. </p><p>Dry socks every night before you get in your bag will make sleeping much more enjoyable. </p><p>Be safe and enjoy the trip. Let us know how it goes for you when you get back</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RH300UM, post: 2298535, member: 12469"] Just a suggestion at 12k you will need to be acclimated for altitude. I’ve seen a few guys get real sick and have to go down low as fast as possible. Try and get to an area that you have some altitude 2-3 days before you head up to hunt. 12k feet in October for elk? I’m not sure about that but your outfitter should know. Drink a lot of water. Don’t wait till your thirsty. Don’t be like a lot of guys and not drink water before you go to bed because they don’t want to get up during the night to pee. This has a cumulative affect and slows you down on the hunt. Be very mindful the first few days of over exerting yourself. The bodies abilities to recover are reduced at altitude. I’d cut down the gear weight some and get some puffy gear( pants,coat). The new hydrophobic down is outstanding. I’d loose the bipod and take trekking poles instead. Duct tape for blisters and gear repairs. Loose the pillow and stuff a puffy jacket or pants in a stuff sack at night for your pillow. Dry socks every night before you get in your bag will make sleeping much more enjoyable. Be safe and enjoy the trip. Let us know how it goes for you when you get back [/QUOTE]
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