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You have been invited on a summer backpacking trip that will cover 30 miles in one day, including 2,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, and your anticipated pack weight will be 15-20 pounds. You have 15 weeks to prepare. What is the best way to get your body and mind ready for such an outing?

ARTICLE OUTLINE

  • Before You Start
  • Training Exercises & Stretches
  • Cardiovascular Training
  • Strength Training Guidelines
  • Strength Exercises
  • Flexibility and Balance Guidelines
  • Putting Together Your Program
  • Month 1: Enhance Hiking Foundation (4-5x/wk)
  • Month 2: Build Muscular Endurance (4-6x/wk)
  • Month 3: Increase Stamina and Toughness (5-6x/wk)
  • Taper off 1-2 Weeks (3-4x/wk)
  • Safety

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