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dynoingfool
Apr 4, 2007, 2:53 PM
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So, in July I am heading out to British Colombia for a month of mountaineering and glacier travel. what is the best way to spend my training time? hiking with weight? running with weight? biking? intervals? any advice would be appreciated! i figure im all set on the upper body (can TR 5.12b) but i was just wondering about other training...
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el_layclimber
Apr 4, 2007, 3:00 PM
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Buy a bag of ice, mix it with some rocks and have a partner drop it on your head while you are leading.
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dynoingfool
Apr 4, 2007, 3:09 PM
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sounds good! but i was hoping for some serious advice
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timm
Apr 4, 2007, 3:17 PM
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Hiking uphill with a heavy pack will probably be your best training. You want strong legs and good aerobic conditioning.
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ihategrigris
Apr 4, 2007, 3:21 PM
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timm wrote: Hiking uphill with a heavy pack will probably be your best training. You want strong legs and good aerobic conditioning.
But do it on a cold day, and remember to drench yourself and all your clothes in water to recreate that 'alpine' feel.
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dingus
Apr 4, 2007, 3:24 PM
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Legs and lungs are the mountaineer's tools. If you TR 12b then you know how to workout I guess.
I've found stair machines (various kinds) to be effective. I don't like carrying weighted packs for a workout though.
How bad would it suck if you pulled a back muscle or something about a month before your trip toting rocks up a hill for exercise?
Cheers
DMT
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sungam
Apr 4, 2007, 3:32 PM
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Get to the hills, pack everything you would be taking (to get used to finding stuff fast, and how it will sit on your back, etc.) and get some decent paced (going slow is a disaster on the mountain!) decent lengthed (no point TRing a 20' 5.5 when you want to RP a 120'5.12 is there?) hikes on the go. If you will be wearing rigid soles, I suggest training in rigid soles. The difference is profound.
-Magnus
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sidepull
Apr 4, 2007, 3:41 PM
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dingus wrote: How bad would it suck if you pulled a back muscle or something about a month before your trip toting rocks up a hill for exercise?
I'll mildly disagree with dingus. Yep, stairclimbers can be a help, but you should train with a pack on. Sure, it would suck if you pulled a muscle before your trip but it would be way worse to pull it in the middle of your trip, backcountry, with limited resources to help you out. That's why training with steadily increasing loads should be a priority. In other words, don't start out with a 50lbs pack on a steep incline for 12 miles.
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josephgdawson
Apr 4, 2007, 3:47 PM
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To train for going mountaineering I do the stairmaster with a pack on and I throw about 50 pounds in it. Running is also good.
This gets me in good cardio shape and strengthens the legs, but when I actually get outside the movement over actual non-flat surfaces makes my hip muscles sore for a couple of days because you do not have to worry about balance and stabilization on stair masters.
You live in Maine, so you should be able to find some hills are around there to train on. Hiking outside with a pack on is the best training if you have the time.
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dynoingfool
Apr 4, 2007, 8:23 PM
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awesome, thanks for the advice guys! i think it would be worth risking the muscle pull and carry the weight, thank you all
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dharmasoldat
Apr 6, 2007, 5:17 AM
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Yes...
Train in ways that most closely resemble the places you'll be going.
I've started conditioning recently again after having to take last year off due to BS health issues.
I'm starting out with yoga for flexibility, running/jogging for cardio, hiking with a 40lb. pack (for now) on hills, and then bodyweight and freeweight exercises to fill in the gaps... just be versatile and for God's sakes, start slow and light, take a day off and vary your training between your different routines or you will burn yourself out or injure yourself.
And take it from one who knows. Back injuries suck ass for bus fare and walk home from the terminal.
Best of luck
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