Cam is a really cool guy in person.. More of a motivational type, then the me, me, me that some read him as

I can't run anymore and haven't ran more then 40 yards since 2001. I walk stairs and do elliptical or strider. Most my weight work out or core based.

TXTrophy might be a 145lb wet, and gifted with a fast metabolism. The rest of society is not including me.

Even the old timers NP and Western ( aka older then me). Would love to have same build and endurance they had 20 plus years ago combined with the hunting knowledge they have today. It would make they highly efficient.

When I go after a Dall I'm gonna take you up on that lightweight pack-should cut at least 3 months off my training time.

I'm 147 as of last Mondays doctor visit.

I actually got a warning because my BMI is .45 from being 25 or obese. I chuckled at that

I eat right and don't overeat

That's the secret

Give me a few more years and I may shut up about the Argo.

tth-147? Lordy mercy son you are built for speed.......

First step in getting in mountain shape is go buy under armour and Sitka gear

That's step 1

No, him and T nT taxi are about same size...put some weight on their back.... They slow down quick!!!

And no Taylor I'm not ready for a hike!!!


NP hunt they way you want as long as you can!!! Then decide if the compromise is worth it

Where we come up short (pun intended) is our stride isn't as great as taller folks so we actually don't cover ground as fast. Following people sucks because you have to walk a third faster just to keep up.

The weight part.....depends on the person. I don't enjoy carrying 100+ lbs on a pack frame but I can do it. But everything else being equal a guy that is 220 is gonna be able to carry more weight for longer periods of time 100% of the time

It's all relative I have a friend that's 6'7.. I won't hunt with him. It kills me literally.

The key is to get out front, then rest why your waiting on the slower guys, then when they get to you start up again....

What were the nights like in AZ?

Desert can get real chilly at night

Ive been to colorado a dozen times and montana once. I'm no mountain hunter by any means but I've killed elk and mule deer and I've walked those mountains for miles 7-10 days straight and if I had one "tip" it would no doubt be mentally prepare.
I'm 6'4 190 and not muscular but I walk 6-8 miles a day in all weather all year long for work, I eat gravy by the gallons and drink sweet tea by the buckets and throw in a dip or a Marlboro for good measure on occasions but I never question that I can't do it and I never consider failure to reach an animal as an option.
Before the hunt I will cut back on sweet tea some and that alone with regular work will take off a few pounds in a couple weeks. I figure the less weight I carry in the more I can carry out.

Second thing for me is hydration. I can be drained and start to think I'm done and get some liquids in me and feel 100% better, best thing is not to get drained keep hydrated as you go. For me food is as important, I need something not heavy but filling. Don't forget also you burn a lot of calories in extreme cold and need calories to stay warm and comfortable to keep going.

I don't think hours on end of gym workouts is a difference maker, don't be a fatass and have some want to and you'll be fine.

There really is nothing comparable to walking up a steep mountain. Before my last trip to Afghanistan I knew we would be doing lots of dismounted patrols with some being in steep terrain. I did lots of stair stepper, running, ruck marching and when we got there I was out of breathe walking from the chopper bc of the elevation. After a few weeks of climbing steep hills and mountains I was in pretty dang good shape. They do sell a mask that limits oxygen to get you use to less oxygen at higher altitudes. Good Luck

Ugh it's so much work!!! I did and hour on level 10 setting on the stairmaster with 100 pounds in a frame pack and swam 100 laps afterwards yesterday.. I'm trying to do that 4 times a week plus my weight training 5 days a week..