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First Elk Hunt
I've never tried an altitude mask, but I can say that the need for cardio training cannot be over-stated. The better shape you're in the more you'll enjoy it, and the better your chances of success. Besides that, if you aren't accustomed to shooting off your pack or a fallen log, get...- Brian in Montana
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Archery elk gear budget allocation
I just bought the Vortex Impact... and believe it or not Amazon had the best deal I could find, $169!! A bunch of good reviews, and my buddies all love theirs- jlong17
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High Altitude Mask For Training?
First of all, kudos to everyone who is thinking about this and is doing something about it, whatever you are doing it is better than not training. The mask may not work as advertised but if it makes you work harder and helps you psychologically, why not? Crap, anything that gets me up and... -
Tips for getting in shape for backcountry
Anyone incorporated an altitude mask into their training? I received one for Christmas and have been using it during my workouts. I’m curious what other people’s experience has been who have been hunting after training with one. -
High Altitude Mask For Training?
If it makes you feel better , buy it. The reality is the money is better spent on new running shoes. -
High Altitude Mask For Training?
I certainly agree with you not everyone should run, and I also agree running isn't necessarily the best training approach for carrying a pack around the mountains. However, I stand by my statement that in relative terms of useful benefit, new running shoes are better than an altitude mask. I... -
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High Altitude Mask For Training?
I liked that article. It made a lot of sense with me. I'd be interested in your opinion of proper training for a flatlander heading to the mountains. I'm not trying to bait you into a trap, I'm seriously interested. Thanks in advance. -
Archery elk gear budget allocation
...knows how to do this. $63 Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag 65L black. To pair with my Slumberjack 2.0 rail hauler pack frame. $40 Training Mask 2.0. I'm on the fence about even getting an oxygen restrictor. Physical training in advance of the trip without the device I can get to carrying 35...- Pucky Freak
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High Altitude Mask For Training?
While the mask is pretty much a waste of money this isn't actually true either. Running isn't the best training modality for hiking with a pack around the mountains and especially not for carrying a heavy pack out of the mountains when you're already fatigued. Not to mention, most people just...- Coach Chris
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Tips for getting in shape for backcountry
They don't work. All the research you see supporting them are studies done by folks directly benefiting from the sale of them. Link to unbiased article on them - https://runnersconnect.net/altitude-masks-running/ -
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First Elk Hunt
Rancho, I have been walking with a loaded back pack (about 25 lbs), wearing an altitude training mask set at 12,000 feet, and I train Jiu Jitsu two days a week. I live in Georgia, so I already know there is a huge difference in altitude. I am in pretty good shape (at 495 feet above sea level) at... -
Tips for getting in shape for backcountry
Interesting article, but doesn't seem conclusive. The author states "respiratory muscle training significantly improved performance on breathing-related tests." What would be a more appropriate test for the discussion here would be to take 2 groups of similar athletes, train one set with and... -
Archery elk gear budget allocation
...at hotel and plugged in the freezer on way home, sold freezer when I got home and didn’t have to mess with ice/coolers/etc.etc. $40 Training Mask 2.0. I'm on the fence about even getting an oxygen restrictor. Physical training in advance of the trip without the device I can get to carrying...- cheeser
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High Altitude Mask For Training?
Obviously, the best training for carrying a heavy pack around the mountains, would be to carry a heavy pack around the mountains. What I said about my "training" by running, started out as a way to get in shape, which turned into a love of running, which had multiple benefits for me personally...- genesis273
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- Forum: Elk
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High Altitude Mask For Training?
Update from the OP...me, since I started this thread over two years ago, which was posted it in May '16. I started running around that time, and by that Sept, I was amazing how much better I felt when I went back, even my hunting partner commented about it. Two years later, I run 7-10 miles...- genesis273
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High Altitude Mask For Training?
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Off-season Training for a Mountain Hunt
I watch an listen to a lot of hunter Q&A between here and the Meateater crew and one thing always asked is how to train for one of these mountain hunts. I think I have figured out a good way to train for a hunt and just felt like sharing. I was stationed in California for about 5 years and...- SwampLander
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What does "Being in shape" mean to you?
...body or in a pack, it will effect your physical exertion the same. You can't compensate for the altitude change, don't buy into the training mask. Make sure you have a good pack, don't over load it, stay hydrated, eat foods high in fat while your on your hunt. Fat calories are probably the...- midwesthunter
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High Altitude Mask For Training?
After my last elk hunt, which averaged between 8500-10,000', I realized within the first hundred yards that it was going to be a tough two weeks for this 650' elevation hunter. I'm going back this Sept, and I have really amp up my daily work out, and serious weight loss (163 at 5'7" and 48 yo)...- genesis273
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New to Elk & Forum
...a Leupold 12-40x60mm spotting scope & BX-4 Pro Guide HD binos (gotta love eBay) & have hiking sticks as well as a high elevation training mask on my Christmas list. I'm going to need to build a shed to hold all my hunting gear between deer (archery & shotgun (I live in IL...), turkey, upland...
