Training for a Long Distance Hike After my lectures and during my book signings, I am often asked, “How do you train for a hike?” It’s a really good question. Most folks (including me) don’t want to spend our time away from the mountains walking around town with a full pack on. And even if we did, it wouldn’t emulate the conditions we encounter on the trail. Because the trail is typically uneven, often filled with obstacles like roots and rocks to traverse, your muscles and joints move in different ways than they do on flat, paved streets. Read more…