Training Programs
Training for the mountains works best when it follows a clear plan that fits your goals, experience, and season. These training programs include coaching support and are designed to help mountain athletes build strength, endurance, and confidence for demanding objectives and long, steep days outside. Choose the path that matches your next adventure.
Shasta Summit Training
A structured, time-tested training plan built specifically for Mount Shasta climbers. Develop the strength, endurance, and uphill capacity needed for a safe, confident summit day.
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Mountain Ready
A practical, all-season training program for those who need to be ready for any adventure in any season. Build aerobic fitness, strength, and strength so you feel capable and confident in the mountains.
Backcountry Peak Performance
Training for backcountry skiers and riders who want to move efficiently uphill, stay strong through long days, and reduce the risk of fatigue and injury flare-ups. This program builds the right blend of strength, endurance, agility, and power for winter objectives.
Individual Custom Coaching
Fully personalized coaching for athletes who need a training plan tailored to a specific objective, schedule, or performance level. This option offers the highest level of customization and support, built around your exact goals, time demands, and experience.
What’s Included in Every Program
All programs at Casaval Personal Training follow a clear, structured approach designed to help you train consistently and stay durable through your season. Every program includes:
A personalized training plan tailored to your goals, schedule, and experience
Ongoing adjustments based on how your body responds and how your season evolves
Heart rate zone training to guide intensity, improve efficiency, and reduce the risk of overtraining
Strength and aerobic development designed specifically for mountain objectives
Progressive training phases that build durability, strength, and uphill stamina
Direct coach communication for questions, feedback, and support
Training delivered through TrainingPeaks for clarity and accountability
These shared features create a consistent foundation, while each program focuses on the demands of your specific mountain season or objective
The Alpine Adaptation Method
All coaching at Casaval Personal Training is built on a proven, science-backed approach that follows a clear progression. The Alpine Adaptation Method uses periodized training and heart rate zone guidance to help you build strength, endurance, and durability without overtraining or burning out.
Training moves through three focused phases:
Base: Build aerobic capacity, movement skill, and foundational strength.
Build: Increase maximum strength, uphill stamina, and structured aerobic volume.
Specific: Prepare directly for your objective with tailored strength, load, terrain, and intensity.
This method keeps your training predictable, sustainable, and closely matched to the demands of your mountain goals.
Who These Programs Are For
These training programs are built for mountain athletes who want a clear, structured plan with coaching support that supports real progress without guesswork or burnout. They are a good fit if you are preparing for a summit, gearing up for a backcountry season, rebuilding after time away, or maintaining mountain fitness year-round. If you want to feel strong, capable, and confident on long, steep days in the mountains, these programs are designed for you.
Train with a Clear, Effective Plan
If you're ready to follow a structured program designed for your mountain goals, I’m here to help. Book a Mountain Training Strategy Call and we can talk through your objective, your experience, and the best path forward.
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