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.

 

[Ron.C]

Hey Jason.

You are on the right track..

I know the area you are going into and goat hunted it last year. I also think I am roughly the same age /stature as you.

Ive done several goat hunts now over the last 20 years and never once ended a hunt feeling I was in too good of shape going into it.

IMHO, goat hunting is all about attitude, legs, and lungs.

Im not a gym guy but in generally decent shape. Last year I followed the kuiu mtn tough program (easily found on google)with a couple small modifications to suit my weaker areas and available terrain.

I can honestly say I was in the best shape I had ever been in for a goat hunt. Whichever exercise routine you chose strive for improvement week to week. If the weight you are carrying starts to feel comfortable, add a couple pounds. If you feel like a training climb is getting easier, time yourself and try and do it faster.

On a side note, heres a couple pics from late sept last year of the MU you will be hunting. You know how my hunt ended...... That said its a great goat area. How many and potentially the quality of goats the outfitter can put you on will be determined by your fitness and attitude. Let that be your motivation.

 

[hawkhunts]

I’m heading to Kodiak in October. I’ve been trying to do done sort of leg work- either weighted pack, squats, lunges, step ups, or stairclimber. I add ten lbs a month to the pack, My latest big hike was 5.9 miles with a 50 lb pack.
I’m cursed with relatively flat land, so i am compensating with weight and distance.

 

[JasonM]

Hey Jason.

You are on the right track..

I know the area you are going into and goat hunted it last year. I also think I am roughly the same age /stature as you.

Ive done several goat hunts now over the last 20 years and never once ended a hunt feeling I was in too good of shape going into it.

IMHO, goat hunting is all about attitude, legs, and lungs.

Im not a gym guy but in generally decent shape. Last year I followed the kuiu mtn tough program (easily found on google)with a couple small modifications to suit my weaker areas and available terrain.

I can honestly say I was in the best shape I had ever been in for a goat hunt. Whichever exercise routine you chose strive for improvement week to week. If the weight you are carrying starts to feel comfortable, add a couple pounds. If you feel like a training climb is getting easier, time yourself and try and do it faster.

On a side note, heres a couple pics from late sept last year of the MU you will be hunting. You know how my hunt ended...... That said its a great goat area. How many and potentially the quality of goats the outfitter can put you on will be determined by your fitness and attitude. Let that be your motivation.

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Thank you very much for the encouragement! Part of the fun is the anticipation and training.

Thanks again! Beautiful country!

 

[JasonM]

I’m heading to Kodiak in October. I’ve been trying to do done sort of leg work- either weighted pack, squats, lunges, step ups, or stairclimber. I add ten lbs a month to the pack, My latest big hike was 5.9 miles with a 50 lb pack.
I’m cursed with relatively flat land, so i am compensating with weight and distance.

Good plan! Stay after it!