Five Weeks Until NWT, What Should Training Focus On?

[ericthered]

Our sheep adventure with Lancster's starts in 5 weeks. I've dropped 35lbs, regularly hike with 60lbs, but realize there are specific work outs I should focus on with the remaining time. I'm concerned my legs are still not ready for the hard climbs. What recommendations does the forum have for getting these legs ready for climbing or maybe there is something else?

 

[Cactus kid]

Focus on not getting injured.

You realistically have three weeks before you should start tapering. During this time I would be doing big stair stepper work outs with a heavy pack, then atleast two days back to back of long 4+ hour hikes.

 

[tstowater]

Side hilling in rocks and scree in your hunting boots with your pack. Work on ankle lifts and stability. Steep uphills and downhill.

Don't get hurt.

 

[Meanderthal]

I'd get out and traverse some technical terrain with a gear load out if you can. Still some time to prepare the body for the shock of going downhill under load, get your feet dialed and make adjustments to gear. As others have said, avoid injury.

 

[mtnbound]

Our sheep adventure with Lancster's starts in 5 weeks. I've dropped 35lbs, regularly hike with 60lbs, but realize there are specific work outs I should focus on with the remaining time. I'm concerned my legs are still not ready for the hard climbs. What recommendations does the forum have for getting these legs ready for climbing or maybe there is something else?

Honestly, if you are lacking physical fitness at this point, trying to gain it will likely just lead to an injury. Without knowing more details about your workout plan, any nagging injuries or issues, etc, I would say just stay with whatever you have been doing.

 

[waspocrew]

I’m heading for my first hunt in the NWT on 8/1. At this point, I’m just maintaining and not overdoing it. An injury now would suck.

 

[MDR]

Hiking with your pack on uneven terrain. Leg exercises like bulgarian split squats and lunges. Core exercises help stabilize your body as you navigate obstacles in the mountains. Focus more on muscular endurance than strength.