I have hunted this unit several times for both deer and elk, and with multiple 14K peaks and steep approaches to same it is not for the faint of heart. Without horses, it is a multiple day pack in/out, and I try to limit myself to what I can pack a deer out in one day (as far as distance.) This is due to the weather at that time of the year....it's generally quite cool at night, and often in the 60's during the day. I packed both a boned out deer and my camp in one trip 7 years ago, and will never attempt that again. Four years ago, I packed out a boned out deer and had to return to get the camp out the next day (day in, day out.) Still, that pack out damn near killed me. Add in bow hunters, 175 muzzy hunters, ER hunters, and a bunch of late season hikers, and you will find the main access trails are very busy. I beat them by bush-wacking off the trail, but that has it's own risks. I'll be there with a tag this year, but will be very selective as I know what the after-math entails. Good luck