That particular hunt I am referring to was on the Strawberry in Idaho, so you know how rough that is. Wife harvested a six by six in a bottom canyon me and packboard got it out, just over two hours round trip to the flat. Toss a haunch and back down to the bottom. I left her in the bottom cutting while I was packing. It was what we call three step steep. Take three steps and rest! And you darn sure are using your hands to pull yourself up! Usually we hunted Eastern Oregon, but a buddy has a ranch so we hunted his ranch last time. Great memories but it ain’t easy! Hunting elk is hard work, as it should be. They are one of the most majestic creatures on earth.