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From alpinists and mountaineers, to adventure racers, to hikers and trekkers,

we help outdoor athletes prepare for whatever pursuits they're taking on.

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People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. -Sir Edmund Hillary

Billy Gawron

Oct 15, 2020
2 min

Outdoor Athletes and The Trap of HIIT

HIIT- High Intensity Interval Training- is the new and ever growing trend in fitness right now, and for good reason. It allows...

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Billy Gawron

Mar 4, 2020
3 min

Bulletproof Your Back From Your Pack

One of the most common issues I hear from hiking and backpacking clients is back pain. We’ve all experienced it; tight, aching muscles...

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Billy Gawron

Feb 26, 2020
5 min

Why Specificity in Training Matters for Serious Trekkers and Mountaineers

One of the most common responses I hear when I tell others about both Backcountry Fitness and my own training regiment is, "Why do you...

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Billy Gawron

Aug 13, 2019
2 min

Knee Pain Hiking? Probably Not Your Knees

The most common reason for aching knees during your treks is not what you think. Nothing ruins a hike more than having to limp your way...

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Billy Gawron

Aug 11, 2019
2 min

Why Eccentric Training Could Save Your Legs

What eccentric training is, and why it should be a staple of every hiker's training plan When most of us think about an exercise, we are...

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Billy Gawron

Aug 8, 2019
2 min

Building Up to Your First Big Hike

You've agreed to take on your first day-long trek. How to make sure you're not left for dead by your loving friends that invited you. So...

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Billy Gawron

Aug 6, 2019
2 min

Essentials of Hike Training

The bread-and-butter necessities that must be in your training program when preparing to conquer the mountains. So you've committed to...

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Backcountry Fitness

People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. -Sir Edmund Hillary

Outdoor Athletes and The Trap of HIIT

Bulletproof Your Back From Your Pack

Why Specificity in Training Matters for Serious Trekkers and Mountaineers

Knee Pain Hiking? Probably Not Your Knees

Why Eccentric Training Could Save Your Legs

Building Up to Your First Big Hike

Essentials of Hike Training

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