Build the Strength and Endurance for Your Next Mountain Goal
ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING FOR MOUNTAINEERS, HIKERS, SKIERS, AND ACTIVE ADULTS
Whether you are preparing for a climb, backpacking trip, ski season, or simply want to perform better in the mountains, you will receive a clear, progressive training plan and ongoing support from an experienced mountain guide and personal trainer.
Training is delivered through TrainingPeaks, so you always know what to do, can track your progress, and can stay connected with your coach.
Coached programs for beginner, returning, intermediate, and advanced athletes.
A Clear Training Path for Your Goals
TRAIN FOR WHAT MATTERS TO YOU
Casaval offers proven training programs for specific mountain goals, better outdoor performance, and lasting strength and fitness. Explore the path that best matches what you want to accomplish.
Prepare for a Mountain Goal
Train for a climb, backpacking trip, ski objective, or another demanding day in the mountains.
Improve Your Outdoor Performance
Build the strength, endurance, and durability to hike, run, ski, ride, and move better outside.
Build Lasting Strength and Fitness
Develop a consistent training routine that improves your strength, aerobic fitness, and readiness for the activities you enjoy.
HOW TRAINING WORKS
Start Training in Three Clear Steps
Choose Your Coaching Level
Choose Guided Coaching, Coaching Plus, or Custom Coaching based on how much individualization, feedback, and direct coaching you want. Then sign up through TrainingPeaks.
Complete Your Training Questionnaire
Tell me about your goals, training background, schedule, and available equipment. You can select the training program you want or have me recommend the best fit. You’ll also complete your training waiver.
Start Training
I’ll review your information and follow up within one business day to confirm your plan, schedule, and start date. Your workouts will be added to your private TrainingPeaks calendar so you can follow your training, record your progress, and stay connected.
COACHING OPTIONS
Choose the Right Level of Coaching Support
Every coaching level includes a structured 12-week training plan, clear workout instructions, email support, and TrainingPeaks Premium. Choose based on how much individualization, feedback, and direct coaching you want.
Guided Coaching
$149 per month
Follow a proven training program as written, with email support and a monthly training review.
Coaching Plus
$249 per month
Train with a proven program adjusted to fit your schedule, location, and equipment, with regular reviews, a monthly adjustment, and a monthly coaching call.
Most Popular
Custom Coaching
$549 per month
Receive a fully personalized training plan with weekly reviews and adjustments, regular coaching calls, heart-rate testing, custom training zones, and nutrition coaching.
All coaching begins with a 12-week commitment.
CLIENT RESULTS
What Athletes Say About Training With Casaval
“Prior to following the programs you set up, I thought my self-guided training was sufficient. It was not. I didn’t know what I didn’t know, and you provided the solution I needed to make my climbs fun and successful.”
“From struggling to do ten squats at the start to feeling genuinely strong on the mountain, this program completely changed my body and my confidence.”
“Training with Dane has been one of the most empowering experiences of my life. He truly listens to your goals, your fears, and what your body is telling you. He challenges you with compassion, adjusts your plan when life shifts, and supports you in a way that feels both grounded and motivating.”
MEET YOUR COACH
Experienced Guidance. Personal Attention.
I’m Dane Brinkley, a personal trainer and mountain guide. I’ve guided in the mountains since 2005, including more than 225 Mount Shasta summits, and have coached outdoor athletes and personal-training clients through Casaval since 2019.
As an avid mountaineer, runner, cyclist, and hiker, I understand the work it takes to build fitness, prepare for meaningful goals, and keep moving forward when life or training does not go as planned.
My coaching combines proven strength and endurance training with practical experience. I pay close attention to your goals, training history, schedule, successes, and setbacks because those details shape effective training.
Your training, questions, reviews, and coaching calls come directly to me.
20+ Years Mountain Guiding
Real mountain experience from Mt. Shasta to the Cascades to Denali.
230+ Mt. Shasta Summits
First-hand insight into what it takes to prepare everyday people for big mountain goals.
Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA Elite Trainer with education in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and endurance training.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
A practical training approach used by climbers, skiers, mountain guides, and professional ski patrollers
Training for the Mountains?
Download the free training guide to learn the three biggest mistakes mountaineers make in their training and what to do instead.
START TRAINING
Start Building the Fitness Your Goal Demands
Choose the coaching level that provides the individualization, feedback, and support you want. After signing up, tell me what you’re preparing for and I’ll help you begin with the right training program, schedule, and support.
Coaching starts at $149 per month with a 12-week commitment.