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  1. #11
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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    Thanks Jay, that certainly looked like a tough bc winter goat hunt. There are so many snowshoes out there that arent going to last in tough conditions whether deep snow or blowdown. For mtn goat hunts its a safety risk for sure to break a snowshoe far back. After trying most brands out there and putting them through blowdown, steep slopes and deep snow the Atlas Mtn 35's seem to hold up the best and the bindings are a pleasure to use.

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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    Quote Originally Posted by mike31154 View Post
    Atsa lotta sloggin' thru deep snow in thick bush to get to where the goats might hang out. I don't know if you're a skier but an alpine ski touring set up with skins can be an efficient way to cover terrain in the snow vs snowshoes, especially on the way back, you can ski down.... . Not familiar at all with the area you hunted but seems like predominately alpine plateau kind of terrain, not many cliffs.

    I've never hunted goat but was fortunate to spot a group on a backcountry ski touring trip quite a few years ago. They had climbed on to a gnarly cliff, well above tree line. Fairly certain they were aware of our presence coming up from the valley as the trail they made to get to the cliff was evident lower down. I suspect with their relatively short legs they avoid deep snow & travel mostly on rocky, scree type of terrain which I didn't see much of in your video.

    Photos follow. February 2012 in the southeast corner of the province, Purcell Mountains northwest of Kimberley. The peak they're on is adjacent to Mt. Lindsay, well above 2,000 meters. Look closely at lower left in photo & you should be able to make out their trail in the snow.
    Zoomed in, a member of our party had a much better camera than I.
    Panoramic view of the terrain. Cliff the goats were on at left. We climbed up & to the right.Our gps track showing round trip from Boulder Hut to the col just below Mt. Lindsay summit. It was a long day.

    Not sure there's a draw for that area since it's in or close to the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy. There's also a group that lives near Hwy 97 in the South Okanagan between Peachland & Summerland. Different climate/elevation vs the Purcells, but also sparsely treed with prominent cliff features.
    Have you tried skiing down with a 80 lb pack on? I don't feel like that would be very fun for anyone.

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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    Jay,

    I love how honest you are and what you take as a success. You are a motivating individual and appreciate what you are doing. Please through some more discussions about bodybuilding...love that sh*t.

    To everyone else...buy a membership to his website. The reviews are awesome, well thought out and worth the listen/read. I paid for the life membership and don't regret it.

    Cheers,

    Chopper.
    Quote Originally Posted by warnniklz View Post
    well they aren't scissoring... so at least one is male

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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    great story. You perservered under very tough conditions. Thanks for sharing

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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    Thanks for taking the time to share your hunts. I think your content is very well put together and weather its your videos or podcast I look forward to both.
    Thanks agin and keep the content coming.

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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    I bookmarked this thread for quite a few days so I could watch/listen to the whole video, piece by piece, and it was well worth it, great job on the video, and what an epic hunt...yes you're right that not harvesting an animal, as was the objective could be considered a failure but, there are so many other victories involved... I'd say it was a huge victory for you considering how many variables are involved in a solo winter hunt like that, we'll done... on a different note, have you tried eating snow when you're working hard and exerting yourself? I do, and contrary to what they tell us, it works for me on my winter hikes when working hard, and actually helps me to reduce sweating.. another who has the same theory is Les Stroud..

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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    I like your Style and appreciate your Movie. You are one in a thousand !

    Cheers

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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    Quote Originally Posted by cuervosail View Post
    Great stuff. How do you get those overhead fish-eye shots in the opening scenes and throughout?
    I believe he's using a go-pro 360 cam...
    My question for you Jay is why didn't you use your sled more to get you higher faster and save energy! Lot of that hike able stuff is the kinda sledding I like tight twisty trees.
    Shhhhitttt I got this hold my beer

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    Re: Mountain Goat Hunting Film

    Grasp - thanks for sharing. Amazing footage and impressive to see your drive. I really appreciate your candor, as well as learning from some of your challenges. You've done your homework, are putting in the effort (and then some), so I can't wait to watch you succeed one of these days. Keep on keepin' on and all the best.

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