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Nick,
It sounds like you already have a good procedure down in the field, especially if you’re conducting spot checks at different intensities. However, I’ve found some information from Gordo Byrn, a triathlete/coach, quite useful in terms of how to self test. This video, and maybe parts of this one as well. Gordo definitely advocates for long warmup protocols and longer steps during a ramp test.
Hi Josh,
I would agree that the mountaineering plans are excellent for mountain hunting as the demands are pretty much the same as mountaineering. I’ve used the plans for the same purpose. There is great hunting here in somewhat similar terrain the the Bitteroots – steep, glaciated valleys, and yeah it’s almost not doable without a great aerobic base. Maybe try and calculate the daily average vert you’ll want to cover during the hunt?
I’d also agree with Scott’s recommendation of using steep terrain or the stair master. I live in Utah and using very steep and/or off-trail terrain has been excellent prep for my deer/elk season during the appropriate phases of the mountaineering plans. The StairMaster does allow a lot of control/repeatability though. I’ve enjoyed listening to Scott talk with Jack Kuenzle about doing much of his specific prep indoors. I’ve also gotten back into triathlon after 15 years and have been amazed to find out how much indoor training many folks in that arena now do for the same reasons. In terms of adding in vertical gain through ME workouts, I’ve found a lot of value in combining the guidance from both TftNA and TftUA: while the New Alpinism book discusses slowly adding vert and weight, it really clicked when I looked at the Uphill Athlete book ‘s planning templates for gradually adding vertical gain for trail runners.
Lastly, I like the second option you laid out if only for the specific/taper period. Without a good taper, I carried too much fatigue into my elk hunt this year and regretted it.
