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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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