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A couple years ago I booked a dall sheep hunt with Max Schwab out of Healy, Alaska. The time had gone by so fast. It was now real and I was on my way to live a dream of chasing these beautiful majestic critters in the Talkeetna Mountains. I arrived a couple days early to sight see and take some photos. My first stop would be visiting the Cabelas in Anchorage.
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Dreaming of a full curl in my crosshairs!
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I then headed south at the advise of the guys from the Gun Library at Cabelas. Driving along the famous Seward highway.
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One of my stops along the way was Alyeska Sky Resort. Took the lift to the top and enjoyed some beautiful scenery and a great meal. Haibut, fries, seafood chowder, and a great cup of coffee.
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Then it was back to the Puffin Inn and time to prepare for my shuttle north with Alaskan/Yukon Trails. During my 5 hour trip north I got to see a clear view of Mt. McKinley and eat at the Dog Shack in Denali National Park.
Ariving in Healy the next day I was met at the Totem Inn by Max Scwab. With the weather being good we quickly headed to the airport to fly into base camp.
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Max Schwab
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Headed out to camp and leaving Healy behind.
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We arrived at camp safe and sound.
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With the mountains fogged in I would be staying at base camp for the first night.
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The following day it was clear so we packed our gear and headed out in search of a legal sheep. This little guy wanted to come along but my pack was heavy enough.
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First camp site out of base camp. Seen several rams along the way but nothing worth going after or legal. Nonetheless excited to be seeing critters.
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My guide Ryan and packer Ruby slept differently than I did. I guess us lower 48 hunters aren't as tough.
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A beautiful Alaskan sunset!
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Dreaming of a full curl in my crosshairs!
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I then headed south at the advise of the guys from the Gun Library at Cabelas. Driving along the famous Seward highway.
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One of my stops along the way was Alyeska Sky Resort. Took the lift to the top and enjoyed some beautiful scenery and a great meal. Haibut, fries, seafood chowder, and a great cup of coffee.
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Then it was back to the Puffin Inn and time to prepare for my shuttle north with Alaskan/Yukon Trails. During my 5 hour trip north I got to see a clear view of Mt. McKinley and eat at the Dog Shack in Denali National Park.
Ariving in Healy the next day I was met at the Totem Inn by Max Scwab. With the weather being good we quickly headed to the airport to fly into base camp.
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Max Schwab
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Headed out to camp and leaving Healy behind.
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We arrived at camp safe and sound.
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With the mountains fogged in I would be staying at base camp for the first night.
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The following day it was clear so we packed our gear and headed out in search of a legal sheep. This little guy wanted to come along but my pack was heavy enough.
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First camp site out of base camp. Seen several rams along the way but nothing worth going after or legal. Nonetheless excited to be seeing critters.
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My guide Ryan and packer Ruby slept differently than I did. I guess us lower 48 hunters aren't as tough.
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A beautiful Alaskan sunset!
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