Squamish Mountain Training Group

As the summer wraps up and we get into winter, it can be hard getting into the swing of focused, structured training but this is critical to a successful winter season. Often we lose the first part of the winter just catching fitness back up to speed. Come into this year prepared for those first weeks of ski touring and climbing! A group training environment is the best way to stay focused and accountable.

Ski Touring - Ski Mountaineering - Ice Climbing - Alpine Climbing - Guide Training - Mountain Running

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 two coach-led, group sessions per week and one “flex” strength session per week. For the group sessions, one will be in the strength room and one will be outdoors.

Sessions will be led by coaches Eric Carter and Adam Campbell. Jesse Bifano from Squamish Barbell will be providing strength programming and coaching.

Physical goals of the MTG in preparation for the winter season:

Establish proficient technique
Develop functional strength including a strong, stable core
Build a deeper aerobic base

Thursday strength sessions will be focused around large muscle group exercises to develop strength and power for uphill efforts. We will be rotating through the gym in small groups to complete the session.
Tuesday sessions will be outdoors in Squamish. We’ll generally use uphill trails near town where we can do a group intensity session, either running or power hiking. This will be between 60 and 90 minutes of exercise.
One of our coaches will always be there to lead the workout.

You will be stronger while skiing and hiking uphill this winter. You will notice that all of our fun activities are essentially repeated weighted single-leg step-ups. You’ll be able to do more of these, with less effort and that will translate to more vert and more pow.
You’ll develop aerobic fitness so that you can chat with your friends breaking trail on the skin track while they’re sucking wind behind you.
This will also be a great place to connect with other athletes for training and getting out in the mountains together!

Details:

Maximum 14 athletes total
Thursday Strength Session - 6:30am - 8am (at Squamish Barbell)
Tuesday Aerobic Session - 6:00pm (outdoor training location announced week of)
Flex sessions can be completed at Squamish Barbell any time during regularly scheduled Open Gym.
First day - Sept 14. Last week - Dec 18.
28 total sessions over 3 months.
Cost: $750 + 5% GST

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Squamish Mountain Training Group

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