How to TRAIN for the JMT | Part 1

One of the easiest and most controllable ways to ensure you complete your thru hike of the John Muir Trail is to take pre-season training SERIOUSLY. Don't let a freak injury keep you from reaching your goal Happy Isles (NOBO) or Mt. Whitney (SOBO)!

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[buddybolin]

The JMT is a tough trail even for experienced and fit backpackers. I began a NOBO thru in Aug 2019 from Cottonwood Pass. I was totally unprepared. I spent more time buying equipment than conditioning my body for the hike. Needless to say my trip ended badly with a helicopter evacuation to a Visalia hospital. Dehydration and rhabdomyolysis. The good news is I successfully completed the hike in Aug 2020 because I took the better part of 6 months preparing physically. Great advice and I enjoyed watching your JMT videos!

[burmy]

3:41, that's how I train too. Lightens the load... 😆

[oldswimmer]

Just found your channel, it’s all gold. How in the heck do you only have 996 subscribers. Unreal. Perhaps more of a comment on the world today and what gets attention. Thank you for the solid information.

[samgoeshiking]

I'm starting to train for my 2022 JMT hike now. I hiked the Rae Lakes loop, this summer without much prep and I learned I really need to get into shape if I'm going to tackle any trail in the Sierra. Thank you for sharing these videos, they will certainly help.

[Casual_BackPacking]

Or you can inline skate, bike ride, run, instead of wieght training rotating between them, if you can swim add that in also

[caseyb]

How many reps did you do of each exercise? Thank you for making these videos I'm finding them very helpful!

[nohemy]

I already do crossfit style workouts 3X a week. How do you suggest incorporate these without over training?

[Willeeum]

You've got to be a physical therapist!