Squamish Mountain Training Group

The Mountain Training Group (MTG) is a collaboration between Ridgeline Athletics and Squamish Barbell designed to help athletes develop strength and fitness during the week to help achieve their goals in the mountains. It can be incredibly hard staying with a focused and structured training plan but our group environment makes it way easier. We’ll help you stay on track and accountable!

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Our goal is to bring together a group of like minded mountain athletes who will train together in preparation for a strong winter. Baseline experience and fitness don’t matter but it is essential to have a desire to develop as an athlete and try hard in training. To make this possible, we’ve partnered with Squamish Barbell to create the Mountain Training Group (MTG). This program is based on the training we do ourselves and how we guide the athletes we coach.

The MTG is a three month program that will include one outdoor coach-led group run session, one coach-led indoor group strength session, and one “flex” strength session per week at Squamish Barbell.

Jesse Bifano from Squamish Barbell will be providing strength programming and coaching, and coaches Alex Ricard, Eric Carter, and Adam Campbell will lead the outdoor sessions. Dr. Paul Greenwood will assist with movement and injuries and maintaining a pre-hab plan!

Physical goals of the MTG through the winter season:

  • Establish proficient technique.
  • Develop functional strength including a strong, stable core.
  • Build mobility for the busy winter season.
  • Build an aerobic base for the winter.

Details:

  • 12 athletes per session
    • Tuesday Group Run Intervals - 6pm (location announced weekly)
    • Thursday Group Strength Session - Noon - 1:30pm
  • Flex sessions can be completed at Squamish Barbell any time during regularly scheduled Open Gym.
  • First day - Thursday, Sept 4th, 2025. Last day - December 11th.
  • 42 group sessions over 4 months.
  • Cost: $750 + 5% GST

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Questions? Interested but not sure if it's for you? Send us an email and we'll get back to you!

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