Training

Training Aubrey for Hells Canyon: Stage #3

June 21, 2010

After doing some stair climbing, weight lifting, and her first overnight in the woods, Aubrey is now ready for the next step in preparing for our Hells Canyon backpacking trip. Step three: Building in distance. Making time to do distance training can be difficult, but they are an essential part of preparing for a multi-day [...]

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Series: Training Aubrey for Hells Canyon stage #2

June 13, 2010

After a couple of weeks of physical training, Aubrey set out on her next big step towards being prepared for our trip to Hells Canyon: she went on her first short backpacking trip. I recommend that people do this early on so that they can begin to feel comfortable in the woods. Aubrey borrowed some [...]

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Series: Training Aubrey for Hells Canyon stage #1

June 3, 2010

My roommate, Aubrey, would like to hike Hells Canyon with me this summer, but she has no backpacking experience. Our agreement is that if she will follow my training program for the next month, then she can go on the trip. She’s agreed and is working very hard. Because she doesn’t have a car, I’ve [...]

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