MOUNTAIN READY: FOUNDATION
Build Mountain-Ready Fitness with Structure and Purpose.
A 12-week training program for hikers, climbers, skiers, runners, and active adults who want to build strength, aerobic fitness, and consistency for more days outside.
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PREMIUM
Direct coaching support
12 week functional strength & conditioning
Novice Phase
Minimal Equipment
Built Around Real Life
THE PROBLEM
Why Your Training Isn’t Leading Anywhere
Most people don't need a harder workout.
They need a better system.
Many hikers, skiers, climbers, runners, and outdoor people bounce between motivation and inactivity. They train hard for a few weeks, get busy or injured, lose momentum, and start over again.
Others spend hours piecing together random workouts from YouTube, social media, fitness apps, and advice from friends. The workouts may be challenging, but they rarely work together toward wellness or a clear goal.
THE RESULTS ARE PREDICTABLE
Inconsistent training
Slow progress
Recurring aches or injuries
Frustration
Lack of confidence
That’s not a motivation problem.
It’s a structure problem.
THE SOLUTION
Foundation Gives You the Structure You’ve Been Missing
MTN Ready: Foundation bridges the gap between where you are today and where you want to go outside.
Before you train for a major climb, ski season, backpacking trip, race, or expedition, you need a solid foundation: movement skills, strength, aerobic fitness, recovery habits, and consistency.
Foundation builds those qualities through a simple, sustainable training system designed for real people with real lives.
> For some, it is an introduction to structured training.
> For others, it becomes a year-round strength and conditioning program that supports an already active life in the mountains.
Build the Foundation
Strength, aerobic fitness, movement quality, recovery, and consistency.
Train for Real Life
A sustainable system built around work, family, travel, and outdoor days.
Prepare for What’s Next
Create the base you need before bigger climbs, trips, races, or seasons.
No extreme workouts.
No complicated equipment.
No elite athlete schedule.
Just purposeful training that helps you become stronger, fitter, and more capable over time.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
MTN Ready: Foundation is a good fit if you are:
✓ Returning to training after time away
✓ Active outside, but inconsistent with structured workouts
✓ Preparing for future hikes, climbs, trips, races, or ski season
✓ Looking to build strength, durability, and aerobic fitness
✓ Tired of piecing together random workouts that do not build toward a clear goal
✓ Balancing training with work, family, travel, and everyday life
✓ Ready for a simple system that helps you move better, feel stronger, and enjoy more days outside
For hikers, climbers, skiers, runners, backpackers, and active adults who want stronger, more consistent mountain fitness without building their life around training.
Built For People Who Want to Feel Stronger Outside
Structured training for real life
Build strength, aerobic fitness, and consistency with a simple system that fits around work, family, travel, and outdoor days.
This is not a high-intensity challenge program or an elite athlete training plan.
It is a practical foundation for anyone who wants to train with more purpose, consistency, and confidence.
What You'll Build
Your Foundation
Mountain Ready: Foundation develops the physical qualities and habits that support stronger, more consistent days outside.
Develop practical full-body strength using bodyweight, resistance bands, dumbbells, and simple movement patterns that transfer directly to mountain activities.
Strength
Build aerobic/cardiovascular health needed to hike farther, climb longer, recover faster, and enjoy more time outside.
Endurance
Improve balance, stability, coordination, mobility, and body awareness through structured movement training.
Athletic Skills
Learn and experience how sleep, nutrition, hydration, and recovery influence performance and long-term progress.
Recovery Habits
Perhaps the most important adaptation of all. Learn how to train consistently despite work, family, travel, and life's inevitable challenges.
Consistency
Develop the confidence that comes from knowing you're prepared for the activities and adventures you enjoy most.
Confidence
These are the qualities that make you stronger, more capable, and more prepared for more days outside.
Sustainable and Effective Training
Each week follows a clear rhythm so you know exactly what to do, why it matters, and how it fits into real life.
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SHORT STRENGTH WORKOUTS
3 progressive 20 -30 minute strength sessions each week designed to improve movement quality, durability, and mountain-ready performance.
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SHORT & EASY CARDIO SESSIONS
Simple aerobic workouts that build cardiovascular fitness using your choice of exercise.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
A flexible workout designed to help you spend time outside doing the activities you enjoy most.
WEEKLY GUIDANCE NOTES
Short notes inside your training calendar to help you understand the purpose of each week and the fundamentals of training, recovery, and long-term progress. So you have clear direction between check-ins and coaching calls.
Delivered & Monitored with TrainingPeaks
Your workouts, notes, and training feedback are organized in TrainingPeaks so you can track progress and stay consistent throughout the program.
A CLEAR WEEKLY RHYTHM
Structure without overwhelm. Flexibility without confusion. Progress that lasts.
HOW IT WORKS
Getting started is simple.
Choose
Select the level of coaching support you need and enroll through TrainingPeaks.
Connect
Create or sign in to your TrainingPeaks account during checkout. You’ll connect to Dane automatically.
Complete
Dane will email your short intake form and waiver.
Train
Once your start date is confirmed, your training will appear in the app.
TrainingPeaks Premium Included
The app is free to download, and Casaval covers your Premium membership while your program is active.
Choose Your Level of Support
Every athlete starts with the same proven training system.
The difference is how much individualization, coaching, feedback, and accountability you want along the way.
Foundation Guided
Essential coaching and support to keep you consistent and moving forward.
$149
per month
✓ 12-week MTN Ready: Foundation training plan
✓ Coach-paid TrainingPeaks Premium included
✓ Structured strength and aerobic conditioning workouts
✓ Weekly guidance notes built into your training calendar
✓ Unlimited email support
✓ Program Q&A
Most Popular
Foundation Plus
Foundation Plus provides the best balance of structure, accountability, coaching, and value for most athletes.
$249
per month
✓ Everything in Foundation Guided
✓ Monthly program adjustments
✓ Workout review every 2 weeks
✓ Two individual coaching check-ins each month
✓ One coaching call each month
✓ Priority email support
Custom Coaching
Completely individualized training and coaching that meet you exactly where you’re at.
$549
per month
✓ Fully customized training plan
✓ Weekly program adjustments
✓ Weekly workout review and feedback
✓ Weekly individual check-in emails
✓ Two coaching calls each Month
✓ Priority text support
Not sure which option fits? Foundation Plus is the best starting point for most athletes who want structure, feedback, and accountability without full custom coaching.
No separate TrainingPeaks subscription is required. Casaval covers your Premium membership while your coaching is active, a $19.95/month retail value.
Built by a Coach Who Understands
Starting From Where You Are
MTN Ready: Foundation was created by Dane Brinkley, founder of Casaval Personal Training, mountain guide, and certified personal trainer.
Dane’s perspective on training began with his own return to health after years of serious illness related to Crohn’s disease. Starting from zero taught him not to take health, movement, or consistency for granted.
Since becoming a coach, Dane has worked with everyone from new mothers, cancer survivors, and older adults returning to fitness, to climbers, skiers, mountain guides, and professional ski patrol teams. He is trusted to lead group training programs for the BCPP Climb Against the Odds team, Crested Butte Ski Patrol, and Kirkwood Ski Patrol.
Foundation brings that experience into a practical training system for people who want to build strength, fitness, and confidence from wherever they are today.
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
WHAT MTN READY FOUNDATION ATHLETES ARE SAYING
“MTN Ready gave me the structure I needed to finally be consistent. I’m now stronger and more confident on big days in the mountains.”
Returning to Training
“I felt SO strong physically, I couldn’t believe it. Heavy pack felt comfortable, legs were sturdy, core solid. I had no aches and pains that I usually experience from backpacking.”
Backpacking in the Cascades
“As a busy mom, I needed workouts that fit real life. Foundation is approachable, effective, and has made the biggest difference in how I feel every day.”
Hiker & Mom of Two
Questions Before You Start?
Here are the most common questions about MTN Ready: Foundation and how the program works.
Is MTN Ready: Foundation for beginners?
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Yes. Foundation is designed for people who want to build strength, aerobic fitness, movement quality, and consistency from wherever they are today. You do not need to be an elite athlete or already training hard to begin.
Is this program only for mountaineers?
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No. Foundation is for hikers, climbers, skiers, runners, backpackers, and active adults who want to feel stronger and more prepared outside. It is mountain-focused, but the training qualities apply to many outdoor activities.
What if I’m returning to training after time away?
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
How much time does the program take each week?
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You only need 3 hours per week. Each week includes three short strength workouts, two short and easy cardio sessions, and one flexible outdoor adventure session. The goal is to build consistency with a rhythm that can fit into real life.
No. The program can be done at home or in a gym. Most workouts use simple tools like bodyweight, resistance bands, dumbbells, and basic movement patterns. If you have access to more equipment, that can be useful, but it is not required.
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Do I need a gym?
How is the program delivered?
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Your workouts and weekly guidance notes are delivered through TrainingPeaks, the world’s leading training software. TrainingPeaks is trusted by professionals and everyday athletes and helps you stay organized, track progress, and keep all of your training data in one place.
Do I need a TrainingPeaks Account?
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Yes. Your training plan, workout instructions, progress, and coaching feedback are delivered through TrainingPeaks. When you enroll, you’ll create a new account or sign in to one you already have, and it will automatically connect to my coaching account.
The app is free to download, and your TrainingPeaks Premium membership is included with active coaching at no additional cost.
What kind of coaching support is included?
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Coaching support is provided with the TrainingPeaks app, email, phone, text and Zoom. The level of support depends on the package you choose. Foundation Plus is the best fit for most people because it gives you more guidance, accountability, and support while still keeping the program simple and affordable.
What if I have an injury or medical concern?
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Foundation is a training program, not a medical rehab program. If you are currently injured, recovering from surgery, or managing a medical condition, you should be cleared by your medical provider before starting. Once cleared, the program can often be adjusted to fit your starting point.
Which package should I choose?
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Choose Foundation Guided if you want the basic structure and can stay consistent with minimal support.
Choose Foundation Plus if you want the best balance of structure, coaching support, and accountability.
Choose Custom Coaching if you want the highest level of personal guidance and support and require a fully individualized program.
Still comparing options? Review all packages.
Ready to Build Your Foundation?
Stronger today.
Mountain Ready For Life.
MTN Ready: Foundation is your 12-week starting point for building strength, aerobic fitness, consistency, and confidence for more days outside.
12 Weeks
A clear structure to build strength, fitness, and consistency.
Delivered Through TrainingPeaks
Your workouts, guidance, and tracking in one place.
1:1 Coaching Support
Get feedback and accountability when you need it.
Train at Home or in the Gym
Minimal equipment. Flexible execution.
Built for Real Life
Sustainable training that fits around work, travel, family, and outdoor days.
Simple structure. Smart training. Real Results.
Most popular package. Best balance of coaching, structure, and support.
OR
You’re not just training for the mountains. You’re training for the life you want. Let’s build your foundation.