To me Brett, and maybe its because of my own issues the physical prepardness that you undertook to prep for the hunt can't be over emphasized.

Good boots are a must. The rest of the apparel, good location etc,.....very important. Being able to get over the top of the sheep, (looking down on them instead of vis versa,........vital.

The first hunt I made I was "fitter," and we did in fact get over the top of them. The next time my new partner and I were not and we failed. No excuse, just couldn't effectively get from the creek bed to the ridge top in a reasonable fashion.

"Moose Shape" means some ability to walk, and the ability to hang a +120# leg on your pack frame and head for the boat or camp several times. Cardio is a factor but rest stops are allowed.

"Sheep Shape" means dancing up a 2500' incline without perspiring. You gotta be nimble. Fit. Plodders need not apply. I'm 6' tall and haven't seen 180#'s in maybe 30 years. 210, maybe 200 I can get back to because even semi recently I've been there. Were I built like you I could enjoy the sheep sucess you worked so hard to make sure you had.

Congradulations Brett, a great trip and a great adventure.

Thank you very much Scott!!! For me work required to find success is directly proportional to value of the experience! It just means a lot more if you have to work your butt off for it! I'm really liking sheep hunting thus far!!!

Brett