Deep snow, heavy packs, freezing temperatures: There are a lot of reasons winter hiking is harder than hitting the trail in the summer. Prepare by upping your fitness, and you'll enjoy it a lot more. These 7 workouts—with 144 exercises in total—will get you ready for the worst that winter can throw at you.
Get ready for the gnarliest hikes with these tips—and a simple, 9-week training plan.
Pick one of these 10-minute techniques to work on every day, and in no time, you'll be in your best trail shape ever.
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Use these proven exercises to get in the best hiking shape of your life.
