Tough Guy Challenge Week 1
Rev up for the first week of our plan to make you the ultimate tough guy, or gal.
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Tough Guy Challenge Week 2
Build on week one's regimen by mastering even more survival and navigation skills and improving your overall fitness level.
Tough Guy Challenge: Week 5
It's the final push. Complete the final week's challenge and get ready for next week's call to submit your video.
Tough Guy Challenge Week 3
Week three of our five-week challenge will have you navigating obstacles and increasing mileage.
Tough Guy Challenge Week 4
We're down to the last two weeks of our five-week Tough Guy Challenge. Are you still hanging in there?
Tough Guy Challenge 2011
Think you're a tough guy (or gal)? Take our five-week challenge and enter our video contest for a chance to prove it.
Tough Guy Challenge: Call for Videos
Submit your video! Win a trip to Rainier and the title of America's Toughest Backpacker.
Motivate With a Fitness Challenge
Whether it's a "Birthday Challenge" or a peak that needs climbing, choosing a specific fitness challenge will help you stay motivated to get out more.
Are You Tough Enough?
Every backpacker dreams of a glory job in the outdoors. Senior Editor Shannon Davis heads to Mt. Rainier--and a grueling tryout with premier guide operation RMI--to find out what it takes to make the grade.
Learn Backcountry First Aid
Use this quick guide to determine what type of backcountry first aid training you need.
