Online Hiking Training & Coaching
I offer online hiking training for people who want to be stronger on the trail. Longer hikes. Steeper climbs. Multi-day treks with a loaded pack. Tell me your trip, your fitness level, and your schedule. I’ll build your hiking training program around all three.
Online Hiking Training & Coaching
What Your Training Focuses On
- Leg and core strength
- Uphill and downhill hiking
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Balance and stability on uneven terrain
- Backpacking and multi-day hiking preparation
Your program is built around your current fitness level, hiking goals, and the trails or trips you’re preparing for.
Train for Your Adventure
Tell me where you’re going, and I’ll build your training around it.
Challenging Day Hikes
Build strength and endurance for longer distances, steep climbs, and challenging descents.
Backpacking Trips
Prepare for carrying a loaded pack, uneven terrain, and consecutive days on the trail.
Multi-Day Treks
Build the endurance and strength needed for long hiking days and repeated elevation gain.
Adventure Travel
Prepare for the physical demands of hiking trips and outdoor adventures, wherever you’re headed.
12-Week Online Hiking Training & Coaching
Get a custom training program designed around your hiking goals, current fitness, and schedule. Whether you’re preparing for longer day hikes, backpacking trips, or multi-day treks, your workouts will help you build the strength and endurance you need.
What’s Included
- 12 weeks of personalized hiking training
- 2–3 structured workouts per week
- Progressive strength and endurance training
- Hiking-specific workouts tailored to your goals
- Weekly check-ins and progress tracking
- Ongoing support and program adjustments through Trainerize
$900 for 12 Weeks
Pay in full or in three monthly payments of $300.
How Online Hiking Training Works
Your program is designed around your hiking goals, current fitness, schedule, and available equipment.
1. Tell Me About Your Goals
We’ll start with your hiking or backpacking goal, trip date, current fitness, training experience, schedule, available equipment, and any specific challenges you’re preparing for.
2. Get Your Training Program
I’ll create a personalized hiking training program that combines strength, endurance, and hiking-specific workouts based on your needs.
3. Train With Ongoing Coaching
Access your workouts through Trainerize, track your progress, and receive regular check-ins, support, and program adjustments.
Why Train With Cary?
I’m a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 20 years of experience in fitness, coaching, and helping people build strength and endurance.
My background also includes leading wilderness trips in the U.S. and Canada, trekking in Nepal, and backpacking in New Zealand. I understand the physical demands of long hiking days, challenging terrain, and carrying a pack.
I combine my experience in personal training, physical therapy, and outdoor adventure to create practical hiking training programs tailored to your goals and fitness level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I start training for a hiking trip?
Ideally, start training at least 12 weeks before your hike. More challenging backpacking trips and multi-day treks may require additional preparation, depending on your current fitness and the demands of your trip.
How do I get in shape for a big hike?
A good hiking training program combines strength training, cardiovascular endurance, and progressively longer hikes. Training for hills, descents, and carrying a pack can also help prepare you for more demanding trails.
Do I need access to a gym?
No. Your program can be designed around the equipment and space you have available, whether that’s a gym, home workouts, or outdoor training.
Can you train me for a specific hike or trek?
Yes. Your training is tailored to your destination, expected mileage, elevation gain, terrain, and trip date.
Is online hiking training suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. Your program starts at your current fitness level and progresses as you build strength and endurance. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker to get started.
How does online hiking coaching work?
You’ll receive personalized workouts through Trainerize, where you can follow your training schedule and track your progress. I’ll provide weekly check-ins, answer questions, and adjust your program as needed.
Get a Personalized Hiking Training Plan
Whether you’re preparing for longer day hikes, a backpacking trip, or a multi-day trek, I’ll create a training program based on your goals, fitness level, and schedule.