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Physical Training For Mountain Hunts & Backpacking
So how do you get into shape???
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<blockquote data-quote="LRNut" data-source="post: 2411045" data-attributes="member: 3230"><p>I haven't read through all of these responses, but IMO cardio should be your focus. Your legs won't burn out (unless you are in really bad shape), your lungs will. So get out and run 4 miles or bike 30 (preferably with a lot of uphill). My second choice would be to walk up hills with a pack but do it without using trails - a stair machine might be ok for your legs, but you need to wear boots to see if/when/how your feet blister. </p><p></p><p>The best possible workout: ride a unicycle from Durango to Silverton. You will go uphill to nearly 11,000 feet. Unlike a bicycle, the hard part is going downhill, because your quads will be your brakes. Too often when I take a newbie down the Grand Canyon they think they can pile all kinds of heavy food (beer especially) into their pack because they are going downhill. It teaches you going downhill is a quad killer, especially when it is time to go back up and your legs are super sore.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LRNut, post: 2411045, member: 3230"] I haven't read through all of these responses, but IMO cardio should be your focus. Your legs won't burn out (unless you are in really bad shape), your lungs will. So get out and run 4 miles or bike 30 (preferably with a lot of uphill). My second choice would be to walk up hills with a pack but do it without using trails - a stair machine might be ok for your legs, but you need to wear boots to see if/when/how your feet blister. The best possible workout: ride a unicycle from Durango to Silverton. You will go uphill to nearly 11,000 feet. Unlike a bicycle, the hard part is going downhill, because your quads will be your brakes. Too often when I take a newbie down the Grand Canyon they think they can pile all kinds of heavy food (beer especially) into their pack because they are going downhill. It teaches you going downhill is a quad killer, especially when it is time to go back up and your legs are super sore. [/QUOTE]
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