Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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So you have goals to hike big mountains this year, but the winter weather is killing your training plans?

Yup, that was us too. Southern California is getting besieged by winter storms, and it's been impossible to get out to the mountains to train for all the monster mountaineering goals we've got our eyes on for this climbing season.

But you know us, we are not the type to just give up without a fight. Instead, we've been getting creative, and today we're sharing with you our winter hiking training plan to make sure that when those big summer summits finally come around, you'll be ready!

Core Training for Hikers: youtu.be/PiUqtTWRw_c
Weight Training for Hikers: youtu.be/JY1Oo9cEX8k
Cold Exposure Training: youtu.be/KufNcSiUSdc
High Altitude Hiking Training and Prep: youtu.be/4vbU-55gn7s

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