Hiking and Mountaineering
Here you'll find hiking and mountaineering blog posts to help you hit the trail or climb a mountain. Whether you're looking for an awesome workout to help you train for advanced hiking, snowshoeing or mountaineering, gear reviews, trip-planning advice, or packing lists. Get the resources you need to feel strong and confident on your next adventure.
Last Minute Tips Before Your Mountain Climb
Ask for support from your guide if you need it. Offer support and encouragement to your teammates. Focus on your breathing and heart rate. Get into a pace and you'll start climbing like a machine. Play music in your mind and keep the beat going on. You will feel physical discomfort. This isn't necessarily a &q ...
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Stair Climbing Training For Mountain Climbing
On days you can'get get out and do stairs, use the Xiser machine for an incredible workout. See it in action in the video below. Even if you do not have access to a gym, there are plenty of options for in-home cardio or interval workouts. One of my favorite options for home, office, dorm, boat or RV workouts ...
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Fueling for Performance for Hiking and Mountaineering
For intense hiking training for mountaineering, you will benefit from having a well-planned fueling program that ensures adequate calorie and fluid intake. And for maximum fueling, choose "Real Foods" instead of processed like candy bars, protein or energy bars, granola bars, etc. See this post: Hiking Snack: Proc ...
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Camp Muir Mt. Rainier 1 Day Glacier Trip Hike Pack List
Large backpack you are using for your climb if this trip is a practice for your climb Insulated Sit Pad Large garbage bag to sit and slide on if there is glissading Compass and/or GPS- optional if going with someone else who has them and Camp Muir trail map with bearings Map of trails Fully c ...
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HIIT Training: Get Fit Fast with High Intensity Interval Training
What is so great about HIIT training is that you can get fit fast! And I am talking minutes a day. So, if you are short on time and want to get in shape and improve your health, consider trying HIIT training. So let me tell you about HIIT training, what the benefits are and how you do HIIT training correctly and what my ...
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Real Food Refueling During Exercise
Carbohydrate is the only fuel that can sustain moderate to high level effort that is required in most sports and athletic endeavors. Carbohydrate is stored in the in skeletal muscle and liver in a form called glycogen. Glycogen can become depleted during continuous exercise lasting at least one hour and during intense inter ...
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Healthy Hiking or Snowshoeing Lunch and Snacks
Mission Organic Whole Wheat tortilla Slice of cheese Natural (no preservative) lunch meat Pesto, reduced fat mayo or mustard Any green leafy vegetables Spread mayo, mustard or pesto on tortilla. Layer meat, cheese and greens. Roll tightly and wrap in foil or plastic wrap. Or for easier eating, cut ...
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Hydration for Sports Guidelines
Dehydration (water deficit in excess of 2% to 3% body mass) decreases exercise performance; thus, optimal fluid intake before, during, and after exercise is important for health and optimal athletic performance. Frequently drinking water and/or a sports beverage during exercise is one of the most effective ergogenic ...
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Hiking Snack: Processed versus Real Food
Whether you are hiking or taking a snack to the office, choose real food not processed packaged foods. Stay fueled and energized on your next hiking trip with healthy and nutrient-packed "real food" hiking foods that will keep hiking all day long! Choosing"real food" will provide your body with m ...
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Camp Muir Mt. Rainier Day Hike Tips
Maria Faires, RD is a mountaineering fitness and nutrition expert. Read reviews here. Map: Green Trails Paradise No. 270S Please print this trail map with bearings and bring with your compass Information about the hike from Washington Trails Association ...
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Prevention of Altitude Illness for Two Day Mountain Climbs
Altitude sickness develops when the rate of ascent into higher altitudes outpaces the body's ability to adjust to those altitudes. Acute Mountain Sickness Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the mildest form and it's common. The symptoms can feel like a hangover with dizziness, headache, muscle aches, nausea. ...
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Progressive Hiking Schedule Snoqualmie Washington Region
Hike Mileage RT Elevation gain Feet/mile elevation gain High Point Twin Falls 2.8 500 384 1,000 Rattlesnake Ledge 4 1,160 ...
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