I’ve searched worldwide to find a chocolate milkshake that tastes anywhere near as good as that one, but I don’t think it will ever happen.
We’ve selected a six pack of industry-leading favorites: some represent amazing values, some offer cutting-edge technological advancements and all stand, in general, as genuine marvels of speed.
Mt. Whitney (California) 14,949
www.tstadventures.com
Mt. Rainier (Washington) 14,410
www.rmi.com
Castle Peak (Colorado) 14,265
www.aspenexpeditions.com
Mt. Shasta (California) 14,162
www.rei.com/adventures
Snowmass Mountain (Colorado) 14,092
www.aspenexpeditions.com
12-Week Training Program
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Cardiovascular |
Strength |
Stretching |
Hiking Distance |
Pack Weight |
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Weeks 1-2 |
2 X Per Week |
2 x Per Week |
2 x / Week with Strength
Training |
1 x Per Week |
5 lbs |
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30 min stair climb |
Focus 1: Calves, Hamstrings, Quads |
10 minutes pre & post |
6 Miles |
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30 min elliptical |
Focus 2: Abs, Back, arms |
Hold each stretch for 30-60 sec |
Elevation Gain |
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1 X Yoga |
500 Ft. |
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Weeks 3-4 |
3 X Per Week |
2 x Per Week |
2 x / Week with Strength
Training |
1 x Per Week |
10 lbs |
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30 min cross train |
Focus 1: Calves, Hamstrings, Quads |
10 minutes pre & post |
8 Miles |
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40 min stair climb |
Focus 2: Abs, Shoulders, Chest |
Hold each stretch for 30-60 sec |
Elevation Gain |
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1 X Spin Class |
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1 X Yoga |
1000 ft. |
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Weeks 5-6 |
3 X Per Week |
2 x Per Week |
2 x / Week with Strength
Training |
1 x Per Week |
10 lbs |
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30 min cross train |
Focus 1: Calves, Hamstrings, Quads |
10 minutes pre & post |
10 Miles |
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45 min stair climb |
Focus 2: Abs, Back, shoulders |
Hold each stretch for 30-60 sec |
Elevation Gain |
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1 X Spin Class |
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1 X Yoga |
1500 ft. |
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Weeks 7-8 |
3 X Per Week |
2 x Per Week |
2 x / Week with Strength
Training |
1 x Per Week |
15 lbs |
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30 min cross train |
Focus 1: Calves, Hamstrings, Quads |
10 minutes pre & post |
10 Miles |
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45 min stair climb |
Focus 2: Abs, Chest, Arms |
Hold each stretch for 30-60 sec |
Elevation Gain |
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1 X Spin Class |
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1 X Yoga |
2000 ft. |
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Weeks 9-10 |
3 X Per Week |
2 x Per Week |
2 x / Week with Strength
Training |
1 x Per Week |
20 lbs |
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40 min cross train |
Focus 1: Calves, Hamstrings, Quads |
10 minutes pre & post |
12 Miles |
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45 min stair climb |
Focus 2: Abs, Back, Arms |
Hold each stretch for 30-60 sec |
Elevation Gain |
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1 X Spin Class |
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1 X Yoga |
2500 ft. |
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Weeks 11-12 |
2 X Per Week |
1 x Per Week |
2 x / Week with Strength
Training |
1 x Per Week |
20 lbs |
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45 min stair climb |
Circuit Train |
10 minutes pre & post |
12 Miles |
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1 X Spin Class |
high reps low weight |
Hold each stretch for 30-60 sec |
Elevation Gain |
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1 X Yoga |
3500 ft. |
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