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Offline J from Denmark

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BC mountaingoat adventure
« on: September 26, 2007, 09:52:00 AM »
Just went on a great trip for mountaingoat in BC
I will try to tell about it mostly in pics.
My guide, Troy Wolfendon of beaverfoot outfitting took most of the pics as I carried my videocam and he carried his stillcam. Weight is essentiel when hiking up mountains several hours every day so I didnt want to carry my own still cam too. I did take a few stillpics with the videocam but they are not nearly as good as pics from a real stillpic-cam.

Day 1 was kind of uneventfull but on day 2 the hardcore hiking begun !!
We hiked up one mountain
 
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Offline J from Denmark

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2007, 10:12:00 AM »
And then we had to hike over and around 3 mountain tops the get to the campplace
 
We didnt even get to set up the tent as we spotted goats right away. They were in a perfect position for a stalk so we tried to close up on them. Unfortunately we were busted by some goats we saw too late
 
But the scenery was just amazing !
 
We went back to camp or climbed back I guess is more the right word, there are no easy quick stalks or trips in theese mountains.
We put up the tent, took a bite and a couple practice shoots and then we spotted a lone goat far away. It took us about 1 hour to get to it and I tried a stalk. Managed to close the distance to 35-40 yards but there were to many trees to attemot a shot.
We went back to camp. actually we took a "shortcut" now we didnt have to worry about getting busted. A pretty rocky shortcut !
 
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Offline J from Denmark

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2007, 10:14:00 AM »
Ooops, heres the shortcut !
 
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Offline bohuntr

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2007, 10:19:00 AM »
Wow great pics!!!! What an awesome place, looking forward to your next installment!!!!
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Offline Tom Mussatto

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2007, 10:20:00 AM »
Oh boy, this is going to be good.

Any way you can post some of that video? Don't believe these old legs can handle that kind of country anymore and it sure would be nice to experience it through video using your legs.   :)
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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2007, 10:21:00 AM »
When we came back to the tent it was pretty late and we took a little nap 25 yards from the tent just enjoying the last rays from the sun.

Troy didnt bring a rifle and my bow was at the tent, which we couldnt see by the way, as there was a little hump between us and the tent.
Suddenly I heard a rock fallin... then there was a little noise from the tent.. I looked at Troy who didnt seem to understand either.. then there was a bird chatting like they tend to do when predators are near......
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Offline Tim Fishell

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2007, 10:50:00 AM »
And Then.........
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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2007, 11:04:00 AM »
holy moly those are some unbelievable mtns! What is your approx. altitude up there?
thanks for the pics.
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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2007, 11:27:00 AM »
Oh man, this is great, but the suspense is killing me!!!!   :campfire:
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Offline BMN

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2007, 11:32:00 AM »
Outstanding! More please.....
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Offline DRR324

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2007, 11:36:00 AM »
If I were on the trip:
Guide: "come here and take a look at this drop- get a bit closer to edge- it looks awesome"
Me: "no doubt- but the view looks just fine from 15 feet to that edge"  "I'm sure the outcropping won't give way- but I'll watch from right here thanks"
Truly God's country right there- beautiful pics
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Offline Peachey

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2007, 12:21:00 PM »
Now that is cool, we want more!!!
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Offline Whip

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2007, 12:42:00 PM »
Incredible!  Goats hold a real facination for me.  I doubt I will ever get the opportunity - like Tom I'm just not sure I could handle the physical part of it.  But I sure am looking forward to following along on your hunt!
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Offline rabbitman

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2007, 12:55:00 PM »
Really neat photos Jacob. Now on with the story.
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Offline SouthMDShooter

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2007, 01:19:00 PM »
great pics
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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #15 on: September 26, 2007, 01:33:00 PM »
I'm getting queasy just looking at those heights...  :(  

You go for it dude, I'll stay here where it's safe down at sea level!

Awesome.  :thumbsup:
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Offline JoLo

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #16 on: September 26, 2007, 02:28:00 PM »
WOW, amazing scenery Jacob, I get altitude sickness just looking at them. Well, patiently waiting for the next post.......
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Offline Jack Shanks

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #17 on: September 26, 2007, 03:27:00 PM »
Great story so far Jacob!

I have talked with Troy a couple of times and he is on the top of my list if I ever do another BC goat hunt.
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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #18 on: September 26, 2007, 05:07:00 PM »
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Originally posted by J from Denmark:
I looked at Troy who didnt seem to understand either.. then there was a bird chatting like they tend to do when predators are near......
Jacob, you're a gifted storyteller.  I'm also impressed by your grasp of the English language.  By the way you left us hanging at a suspense-filled moment, you obviously graduated with honors from Dr. Lamb's College of Delayed Elocution.    :thumbsup:
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: BC mountaingoat adventure
« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2007, 05:18:00 PM »
yep, I'm betting grizzly in the tent.
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