Training for BC goat hunt

[JasonM]

Live in Southwest/Central PA. This is the best terrain I have available for training for a hunt. Sandstone boulder outcrops at about 2600’. Just going to focus on time in these areas testing my gear and staying in shape.

 

[IDVortex]

Step ups would help too.

 

[JasonM]

Step ups would help too.

Yep I incorporate those on “leg” days twice a week

 

[bascott1]

Did a mtn goat hunt two years ago. Severely undertrained due to a herniated disc. Mental state plays a huge factor. Stay mentally strong and you’re gonna be alright.

 

[JasonM]

Did a mtn goat hunt two years ago. Severely undertrained due to a herniated disc. Mental state plays a huge factor. Stay mentally strong and you’re gonna be alright.

I feel like these hikes help with that mental preparation as well

Conditions the whole body

 

[Coveyleader]

I think the biggest thing is keeping your feet in shape, tough, all the rest is just mind over matter. Finding a boot that works under sever hiking conditions is paramount. I've seen the hardest of men fold due to messed up feet i.e. blisters.

 

[WBT]

In addition to the hiking, I suggest wearing your pack with something heavy in it so you become accustomed to carrying weight on your back.

 

[gerry35]

Live in Southwest/Central PA. This is the best terrain I have available for training for a hunt. Sandstone boulder outcrops at about 2600’. Just going to focus on time in these areas testing my gear and staying in shape.

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That will definitely help get you into good shape and break in the boots if needed. What part of BC are you going for your hunt?

 

[JasonM]

In addition to the hiking, I suggest wearing your pack with something heavy in it so you become accustomed to carrying weight on your back.

I was carrying 25lb in my pack . I agree it’s the best way to get your body conditioned

 

[JasonM]

I think the biggest thing is keeping your feet in shape, tough, all the rest is just mind over matter. Finding a boot that works under sever hiking conditions is paramount. I've seen the hardest of men fold due to messed up feet i.e. blisters.

Yes I’m using my hikes to see what works best. We have plenty of trails to hike but I’m focusing on off trail

 

[Maxhunter]

Use your pack frame strap a 40lb of water softener salt to it. Walk up and down the hill with your hiking boots and you’ll be ready.

 

[JasonM]

That will definitely help get you into good shape and break in the boots if needed. What part of BC are you going for your hunt?

South east BC east kootenay mountains

 

[JasonM]

Use your pack frame strap a 40lb of water softener salt to it. Walk up and down the hill with your hiking boots and you’ll be ready.

I’ll work up to 40lbs

 

[JasonM]

I think the biggest thing is keeping your feet in shape, tough, all the rest is just mind over matter. Finding a boot that works under sever hiking conditions is paramount. I've seen the hardest of men fold due to messed up feet i.e. blisters.

This morning I was trying my meindl vakuum hunters so far they are the most comfortable boot I’ve tried not the stiffest I wish they had a tad more ankle support but they stick to the rocks very well

 

[Maxhunter]

Boots are important you don’t want to get any blisters on the heel of your foot. Also take some duct tape and put it on the back of the heel and you won’t get any blisters

 

[MTGunner]

Train, train, train and then train more. Go the your local football field and climb the bleachers and stairs with a pack on your back. Hydrate as often as possible. Then, train some more. There ain’t no air up there for flat landers.
Oh yeah, good luck and have a great hunt. MTG

 

[theoutdoorsman]

Looks like you've got a good training slope. Booking a cheap flight to Denver or Salt lake to do some day hikes on a long weekend wouldn't be terrible either. Here's some Kootenay Goat country (south of whiteswan lake)

 

[JasonM]

Looks like you've got a good training slope. Booking a cheap flight to Denver or Salt lake to do some day hikes on a long weekend wouldn't be terrible either. Here's some Kootenay Goat country (south of whiteswan lake)

Wow nice!

 

[gerry35]

South east BC east kootenay mountains

All my experience hunting goat is in the northwestern part of the province but the East Kootenays are known to have lots of goats and is beautiful country. Good luck on your hunt and happy training.

 

[aks]

One exercise that most people aren't doing but helps a ton with mobility, strength, stability, balance, resilience and injury prevention especially for mountain terrain. Cossack Squats.