Re: Solo sheep advice
Although she was a bit of a pita, was glad to have our pup running solo for stones. Even packed her own food in, helped lighten load en route out. Was a one time thing for her though, runs and hides at the sight of the saddlebags now HA.
Several G bears on that trip as well as others. Picked our routes accordingly and even bumped one hiking out, never bothered us even with meat in camp.
The husky marking her territory I'm sure didn't help bring them in either.
No alarm but always rifle in tent sleeping in that country.
Good luck and enjoy the solitude!
The only advantage to a light rifle is it's weight, all other advantages go to the heavier rifle..