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<blockquote data-quote="dougduey" data-source="post: 1493481" data-attributes="member: 33159"><p>I just returned last weekend from a mountain goat hunt on Kodiak Island. It was the most physically and mentally demanding thing I have ever done. I have no knee issues, but you need to be prepared for lots of steep uphill climbs, steep downhill descents and lots of difficult side hill traversing. The trails are very treacherous in spots and you have to pay attention and make sure every step you take is stable. It's hard to be that focused when you're tired. The hike in took 7 hours, and almost 6 on the way out. We hiked in during a heavy rain storm with high winds. It sucked from the minute we hit the trail. I think the downhill descents were the roughest on my legs and knees. Honestly, I'm still recovering from the trip. I'm not hurting anymore, but my body still doesn't feel totally right. That being said, me and my buddy both got great goats. I'm glad I did it, proud this 52 year old guy survived it, and knocked it off my bucket list. Our guides also said sheep hunting is actually a bit easier than goat hunting.</p><p>My biggest question for you is what do you do if your knees fail when you're halfway there? Something to consider. Plan for the worse, and hope for the best.</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p><p>Doug</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dougduey, post: 1493481, member: 33159"] I just returned last weekend from a mountain goat hunt on Kodiak Island. It was the most physically and mentally demanding thing I have ever done. I have no knee issues, but you need to be prepared for lots of steep uphill climbs, steep downhill descents and lots of difficult side hill traversing. The trails are very treacherous in spots and you have to pay attention and make sure every step you take is stable. It's hard to be that focused when you're tired. The hike in took 7 hours, and almost 6 on the way out. We hiked in during a heavy rain storm with high winds. It sucked from the minute we hit the trail. I think the downhill descents were the roughest on my legs and knees. Honestly, I'm still recovering from the trip. I'm not hurting anymore, but my body still doesn't feel totally right. That being said, me and my buddy both got great goats. I'm glad I did it, proud this 52 year old guy survived it, and knocked it off my bucket list. Our guides also said sheep hunting is actually a bit easier than goat hunting. My biggest question for you is what do you do if your knees fail when you're halfway there? Something to consider. Plan for the worse, and hope for the best. Good luck Doug [/QUOTE]
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