Randy & Corey Talk with Remote Survival Expert John Barklow (Elk Talk Podcast - EP89)

In this episode (89) of Elk Talk Podcast, Corey and Randy are joined by John Barklow of Sitka Gear.
Much of John's 26 years in the Navy was spent teaching survival in Alaska, which makes John a great guest to discuss what went right and what went wrong on Corey's recent Alaska elk hunt. Extreme conditions in lonely terrain require a strong mental game and preparation.
Topics covered include:
*John's motto that knowledge weighs nothing
*challenges of traversing steep terrain with heavy loads
*backcountry illness
*cold nights on the mountain
*conditions for hypothermia
*and a lot of other GREAT information regarding comfort, success and safety on difficult backcountry hunts
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[@billt9687]

Great episode. Really enjoyed the discussion about what went right and what didn't. Very valuable for me as I plan my first Elk Hunt. Great jobs guys, and thank you!

[@garyo4456]

What I’d like to know is what few additional items of gear, (in retrospect), would you ensure you were carrying “at all times”??