Dreaming of a snow white twister, perched on high places.

Hard, but in reach. Just DON"T GIVE UP!

Take a ram that will make my guide proud of his hunting abilities.

Hoping the weather gods will be kind.

Gear is selected, double checked, and laid out ready to pack.

Check, double check, and triple check.

Ready to rock and roll.

Mountain caribou tag in pocket, hope to find the time in a 10 day hunt.

Arctic Red River outfitters will be the host. Did some homework, they check out.

Cannot wait!!

Jack,

Best of luck to you.

I did a very similar hunt in NWT about 15 years ago....hope your legs are "ready".

Will the "Boo-daddys" (caribou) still be in velvet? If so, they make a spectacular trophy.

Jack,
I'm leaving in two weeks for the Yukon for the same species, as I've mentioned. I have planned this saturday to lay out all the gear one more time, to reconsider all the included stuff, and possibly shuffle towards lighter weight. I can't wait! Good luck on ya, sir.
Don
PS just for grins, lay it out for me.....
Backpack, boots, sleeping bag, pad, rifle, binocs, etc

OK, I hope I am not forgetting anything.

Rifle - Blaser R93, 300 RUM, 168 handloads 3300FPS
Binos - Leica rangefinders w/ spare battery
BackPack - Osprey
Raingear - Arcteyrx pants and jacket
Boots - Meindl 4 years and still good. Custom formed insole
Bag - Sierra designs 800 fill down
Pad - therma rest 4
Socks - Bridgedale medium weight 3, liners 3
Fleece - Beyond Fleece heavy, w/ windsheild
Insulating Jacket - rivers west, doubles as second raingear
Pants - Mamutt hikers
Base - 2 merino wool Ts, one set merino wool long underwear
Mid Layer - 2 light fleece long sleeves
Gaiters
River sandals
Ball cap, toque, light and waterproof gloves
2 petzl zipkas
camera
small knife
first aid kit
Motrin, and excedrin w/ caffein
2 small towels
Waterbottle
Walking stick

PERSONAL ITEMS

24 good cuban cigars
1 Kindle electronic book.
Tapatio sauce for Mountain House blues
Spices for fresh ram chops.

And a good attitude!

Whoa......aren't you taking something to "sip" as you enjoy those cubans?

Looks like you are well prepared.

quote:

Originally posted by AzGuy:
Whoa......aren't you taking something to "sip" as you enjoy those cubans?

AZ,

Nope, just water for me. Clean and sober 20 years, 4 months, 22 days. Amazing what happens when you let God do His thing. Cubanos and hunting are my only vices - if you don't ask wifey that is.

Jack,

Good for you!

Just checked my notes from my NWT hunt...we took 3 very nice rams. Shooting distances were 310yds, 140yds, and 65yds.

Look forward to your hunt report.

I guess Jack's started hunting about now, good luck! Post lots of pics when you get back.
Don