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<blockquote data-quote="wjohnson1983" data-source="post: 5174631" data-attributes="member: 12435"><p>So ATHiker and I try to hunt together out west whenever we can, and yes he runs circles around me until it's time to pack meat. </p><p></p><p>I've lost 20 pounds so far for this fall and I'm still 6'2 255. I like lifting weights and hate cardio, but I know it's a necessary evil. I alternate between lifting, stairclimber, and walking in the neighborhood. For my neighborhood it's 2.6 miles, and I hike with a 50 lb sandbag in my hunting pack. Weights. Murder your legs twice a weeksquats, lunges, deadlifts, and stair climber.</p><p></p><p>My family likes to hike on weekends, and I'll carry my 2 y/o in a hiking backpack as well. </p><p></p><p>You really can't prepare enough in flat land here. I was sucking wind at the top of the first ridge thinking what have I done. Pointers:</p><p></p><p>A lot of its mental. You're going to have to keep pushing when you're sore and tired. Packing out meat 5 miles sucks in the moment, but it's only temporary. </p><p></p><p>Take care of your feet. I didn't put my liner socks on and we did 12 miles first day, first trip and my feet were shot with blisters for the rest of the week. Duct tape on the trekking poles.</p><p></p><p>Hydrate more than you think you need to</p><p></p><p>Make sure your pack fits right! My pack wasn't right, and I had more weight on shoulders than hips. Doesn't feel good. Finally got that problem solved, but not until packing 1/2 an antelope 2 miles and not being able to lift my arms afterwards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wjohnson1983, post: 5174631, member: 12435"] So ATHiker and I try to hunt together out west whenever we can, and yes he runs circles around me until it’s time to pack meat. I’ve lost 20 pounds so far for this fall and I’m still 6’2 255. I like lifting weights and hate cardio, but I know it’s a necessary evil. I alternate between lifting, stairclimber, and walking in the neighborhood. For my neighborhood it’s 2.6 miles, and I hike with a 50 lb sandbag in my hunting pack. Weights. Murder your legs twice a weeksquats, lunges, deadlifts, and stair climber. My family likes to hike on weekends, and I’ll carry my 2 y/o in a hiking backpack as well. You really can’t prepare enough in flat land here. I was sucking wind at the top of the first ridge thinking what have I done. Pointers: A lot of its mental. You’re going to have to keep pushing when you’re sore and tired. Packing out meat 5 miles sucks in the moment, but it’s only temporary. Take care of your feet. I didn’t put my liner socks on and we did 12 miles first day, first trip and my feet were shot with blisters for the rest of the week. Duct tape on the trekking poles. Hydrate more than you think you need to Make sure your pack fits right! My pack wasn’t right, and I had more weight on shoulders than hips. Doesn’t feel good. Finally got that problem solved, but not until packing 1/2 an antelope 2 miles and not being able to lift my arms afterwards. [/QUOTE]
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