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Physical Training For Mountain Hunts & Backpacking
Getting in mountain shape with no mountains around?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mickp7" data-source="post: 3075712" data-attributes="member: 122253"><p>Living in Ohio and having done a fair amount of mountain hunting and hiking over the years, including a handful of 14k summits, strength and cardio training will definitely be important. Regardless of fitness level, however, realizing a sustainable pace is what I've found to be the key to covering ground at higher elevations. The pace you train at lower elevations will almost always be faster than a sustainable pace on the same incline at higher elevations. The tortoise and hare analogy is a good one... it works. </p><p>It can also be dangerous to push too hard at high elevations when you're not acclimated.</p><p>Hydration and acclimation are critical as well. As stated above, the more time you can spend in the higher elevations before you start, the better. I realize this is difficult to accomplish (and I rarely get the opportunity also), but if the calendar allows, go sooner and spend a few days letting your body get used to the lower oxygen levels.</p><p>Some Advil can be handy as well!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mickp7, post: 3075712, member: 122253"] Living in Ohio and having done a fair amount of mountain hunting and hiking over the years, including a handful of 14k summits, strength and cardio training will definitely be important. Regardless of fitness level, however, realizing a sustainable pace is what I've found to be the key to covering ground at higher elevations. The pace you train at lower elevations will almost always be faster than a sustainable pace on the same incline at higher elevations. The tortoise and hare analogy is a good one... it works. It can also be dangerous to push too hard at high elevations when you're not acclimated. Hydration and acclimation are critical as well. As stated above, the more time you can spend in the higher elevations before you start, the better. I realize this is difficult to accomplish (and I rarely get the opportunity also), but if the calendar allows, go sooner and spend a few days letting your body get used to the lower oxygen levels. Some Advil can be handy as well! [/QUOTE]
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