Training for BC goat hunt

[JasonM]

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.

Never heard of them but I’ll look it up

Thanks

 

[Wildone]

I agree with working out with a heavy pack. You should be able to keep your lungs in check, it’s not a race and it is steep. Leg strength and mental perseverance are the biggies. Scrutinize everything that you are taking with you and realize you will be carrying food, water, and probably some of the camp on top of that. Every ounce matters and things that have more than a single purpose save weight. I prefer a calf height boot Class B/C. These help keep you from rolling an ankle side hilling and on the way down. Think about getting the meat/cape off the hill. It ain’t over till it’s over. Good luck and be careful it’s a great hunt. This one is from Terrace area.

 

[JasonM]

I agree with working out with a heavy pack. You should be able to keep your lungs in check, it’s not a race and it is steep. Leg strength and mental perseverance are the biggies. Scrutinize everything that you are taking with you and realize you will be carrying food, water, and probably some of the camp on top of that. Every ounce matters and things that have more than a single purpose save weight. I prefer a calf height boot Class B/C. These help keep you from rolling an ankle side hilling and on the way down. Think about getting the meat/cape off the hill. It ain’t over till it’s over. Good luck and be careful it’s a great hunt. This one is from Terrace area.

Beautiful goat!

My preference Is a 10” boot. I’ve been messing with some in the 8”. Still think I prefer the 10”.

Might check out the schnee granites next

 

[Bigred323]

Good luck man! If you look through the goat thread, you’ll find my post from my hunt this last season in BC. I got my butt freaking whooped but loved every second and am constantly thinking about when I’m gonna go back after a goat again. So far my absolute favorite hunt to date.

 

[gerry35]

I agree with working out with a heavy pack. You should be able to keep your lungs in check, it’s not a race and it is steep. Leg strength and mental perseverance are the biggies. Scrutinize everything that you are taking with you and realize you will be carrying food, water, and probably some of the camp on top of that. Every ounce matters and things that have more than a single purpose save weight. I prefer a calf height boot Class B/C. These help keep you from rolling an ankle side hilling and on the way down. Think about getting the meat/cape off the hill. It ain’t over till it’s over. Good luck and be careful it’s a great hunt. This one is from Terrace area.

Beautiful. From my home town.