Training for mountain hunts

[Shane]

Banff isn’t very high, even the top of the ski resort isn’t that high.

Now if you need new boots Banff is an awesome place to try on. Hanwag, lowa, Scarpa etc huge assortment

Wow! I just looked up the elevation. It isn't very high, is it. I just assumed it would be higher, I guess.

[Jon B]

Get a training mask to replicate lack of oxygen. I was in great shape but couldn't catch my breath.

[wytex]

Prepare your lower body for hunting in deadfall. You may, or will, encounter downed trees anywhere from 6" to 3 ' diameter lying on the ground or hung up 3 ft off of the ground. You will have to navigate over it and along it. It taxes your quads , hips and glutes. You will be wearing a pack and carrying a bow or rifle. It really adds up over several days so be ready for it.

[Shane]

Prepare your lower body for hunting in deadfall. You may, or will, encounter downed trees anywhere from 6" to 3 ' diameter lying on the ground or hung up 3 ft off of the ground. You will have to navigate over it and along it. It taxes your quads , hips and glutes. You will be wearing a pack and carrying a bow or rifle. It really adds up over several days so be ready for it.

Yep. I've hunted, fished, hiked, and camped in the mountains a lot since I was a kid. Hence my wanting to start prepping early. I'm not a kid anymore.

[Texans42]

Wow! I just looked up the elevation. It isn't very high, is it. I just assumed it would be higher, I guess.

Ya people forget Tree line is also temp not just lack of oxygen. It’s was nice and cool in the evenings. Be ready for the Asian selfie stick mobs though. Some good trails, around the lake, and around resort.

We stayed at fairmount. The golf pub had really good food. Golf course has some great elk and parking lot tends to have the bigger Mulies. The park it’s self is gorgeous but from a ecology perspective terrible, lots of old growth protected timber.

I was actually shocked a lot of the guys that work at the higher end backpack shops are big DIY sheep hunters. Don’t be scared to represent

[Texans42]

Get a training mask to replicate lack of oxygen. I was in great shape but couldn't catch my breath.

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