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Going to Colorado, 2nd gun season, Oct 17-24, at 9,000 to 11,000 feet elevation
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What's necessary?? About 10 more weeks of excercize... Seriously, if you are in good shape you will get by.. If not,,dooooo noooot push it. People in good shape completely underestimate the effects of altitude sickness. I live at 6700 ft, trim for a 50yr old who climbs stairs every day and I still have a nagging headache for about 3 days at 10K.
Beyond that, don't put 30lbs in your pack. By the time you pack your rifle, cold weather clothing, boots, etc you will be hauling about 30lbs of gear. Pack the basic survival gear w/ a good water bladder, survival blanket of some type, knife, saw, matches and lighter, Plenty of solid energy food.
Ditch the tent pegs, etc. If you have to spend the night out, you will do best in your blanket w/ a fire close.
Good luck,
elkman06