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

20 Winter Backpacking Tips That Could Make It Suck Just a Little Bit Less

Billy Gawron

Dec 21, 2021
5 min

20 Winter Backpacking Tips That Could Make It Suck Just a Little Bit Less

We all love winter backpacking. And by "we all", I mean almost nobody, because most people are smart enough not to do it. But for those...

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5 RED FLAGS You'll Find in a Poor Training Plan

Billy Gawron

Dec 7, 2021
3 min

5 RED FLAGS You'll Find in a Poor Training Plan

There is a TON of information out there on health and fitness! So much, in fact, that it can be really hard to determine what's useful,...

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Mountain Hydration- More Than Just Water

Billy Gawron

Dec 2, 2021
3 min

Mountain Hydration- More Than Just Water

Hydration is often a tricky balance when hiking, backpacking, or trekking. Finding the right middle ground between drinking enough fluids...

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Top 3 Risk Factors For Mountain Athletes (And How To Avoid Them)

Billy Gawron

Nov 8, 2021
2 min

Top 3 Risk Factors For Mountain Athletes (And How To Avoid Them)

Whether you're a trekker, climber, or high altitude mountaineer, the mountains can pose a serious risk every time you venture into their...

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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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Why Specificity in Training Matters for Serious Trekkers and Mountaineers

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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Knee Pain Hiking? Probably Not Your Knees

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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Why Eccentric Training Could Save Your Legs

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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Backcountry Fitness

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

20 Winter Backpacking Tips That Could Make It Suck Just a Little Bit Less

5 RED FLAGS You'll Find in a Poor Training Plan

Mountain Hydration- More Than Just Water

Top 3 Risk Factors For Mountain Athletes (And How To Avoid Them)

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

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