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Physical Training For Mountain Hunts & Backpacking
Getting in mountain shape with no mountains around?
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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 1637324" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>I found the best way to get in shape for hunting is carrying a pack. I carry 45 lbs. and walk 3 or 4 miles several times a week. Makes your hunt more enjoyable because your calves don't burn going up hills, and your pack straps don't hurt because you are used to them. </p><p></p><p>Alcohol and coffee both dehydrate you. I don't drink coffee when I hunt because I shoot better without it. I was surprised at the difference. </p><p></p><p>Endurox R4 is magic. They claim 10% increase in endurance, and my experience confirms it for me. It is a recovery drink, and it makes your muscles less sore the next day. I drink some at lunch, and when I get back to camp. </p><p></p><p>Acknowledge your limitations. Pushing yourself at altitude can kill you. Walking slower is better for hunting. Took me 50 years to figure that out. </p><p></p><p>Oregon has elk at low elevation. Here in NM, I hunt elk at 7000 feet. Elk come down in the winter, so later hunts mean less elevation. I'm 65, and hunt with guys 20 years younger than me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 1637324, member: 29323"] I found the best way to get in shape for hunting is carrying a pack. I carry 45 lbs. and walk 3 or 4 miles several times a week. Makes your hunt more enjoyable because your calves don't burn going up hills, and your pack straps don't hurt because you are used to them. Alcohol and coffee both dehydrate you. I don't drink coffee when I hunt because I shoot better without it. I was surprised at the difference. Endurox R4 is magic. They claim 10% increase in endurance, and my experience confirms it for me. It is a recovery drink, and it makes your muscles less sore the next day. I drink some at lunch, and when I get back to camp. Acknowledge your limitations. Pushing yourself at altitude can kill you. Walking slower is better for hunting. Took me 50 years to figure that out. Oregon has elk at low elevation. Here in NM, I hunt elk at 7000 feet. Elk come down in the winter, so later hunts mean less elevation. I'm 65, and hunt with guys 20 years younger than me. [/QUOTE]
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