Mountain Ready
A structured, mountain-specific training program designed to help you build strength, endurance, and durability for any mountain sport adventure or season.
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Program Overview
Mountain objectives demand consistent aerobic fitness, strong movement patterns, and the durability to handle long ascents and variable terrain. The Mountain Ready program gives you a clear, progressive training plan that builds the foundational strength and endurance needed for a wide range of mountain goals.
This program is ideal for anyone preparing for hiking seasons, general mountaineering, or long, steep objectives that require steady climbing, stamina, and confidence outside.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of this program, you will develop:
Stronger climbing ability on steep and sustained terrain
Improved aerobic endurance for long days in the mountains
Greater overall durability with fewer aches, pains, and setbacks
Balanced strength in the legs, core, and upper body for stability
More confidence in your ability to handle demanding mountain days
The focus is building the fundamental fitness that supports every mountain season.
How the Training Works
This program follows the Alpine Adaptation Method, a science-backed approach that uses structured training phases and heart rate zone guidance to support steady, sustainable progress.
Training includes:
Base: Develop aerobic capacity, movement skill, and fundamental strength.
Build: Increase maximum strength, uphill stamina, and steady aerobic volume.
Specific: Prepare for your mountain season with terrain-focused strength, loaded hiking work, and targeted conditioning.
Heart rate zone training keeps intensity controlled so you build fitness efficiently while minimizing the risk of overtraining or burnout.
What’s Included
Every athlete receives:
A personalized Mountain Ready training plan
Heart rate zone testing and guidance
Progressive strength and aerobic workouts
Weekly structure built around your schedule and goals
Adjustments based on training response and lifestyle changes
Direct coach communication
Training delivered through TrainingPeaks
The plan adapts to different experience levels and the type of mountain season you are preparing for.
Who This Is For
This program is ideal if you are:
Preparing for hiking, trail running, or backpacking
Wanting to build or improve your aerobic base and overall strength
Looking to improve durability and reduce training-related pain
Returning to mountain training after time away
Looking to follow a clear, structured plan instead of random workouts
If you want to feel capable, consistent, and confident on long days of running, hiking, and playing in the mountains, this program is for you.
Pricing + Enrollment Options
Monthly Coaching: $297 / month
Recommended Duration: 8–12 weeks depending on your timeline and experience.
You can begin at any fitness level, and the plan will be structured around your experience and available time.
Start Your Training Today
Build the strength, endurance, and confidence you need for any mountain adventure.
Not ready to start? Book a Mountain Training Strategy Call.