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Aerobic Benchmarks

REMEMBER: the best training for ANY activity IS doing that specific activity!

If you can already do 1 or more of the following activities without excessive muscle soreness the following few days, you probably have enough general cardiovascular fitness to satisfactorily finish Basic Climbing program at the minimum level.Remember, if you CAN'T do some of these, it doesn't mean you won't pass the course--this simply gives you guidelines to shoot for.

In order of specificity to mountain travel, most to least. All are good for general cardiovascular endurance, but shoot for more experiences higher up on the list in order to be comfortable on your summer climbs.

  • Hike Mt. Si (8 miles round trip) w/ 35# pack, 2MPH or 4hr. total
  • Climb stairs w/ 30# pack for 30-45 minutes
  • Run 6 miles in under 1 hour
  • Step aerobics (int. -adv.) 1-hour class w/ 8-10" step
  • Snowshoeing 3-4 hours (6-8mi.) with 30# pack
  • Cross-country ski 3-4 hours moving fairly continuously

STRENGTH BENCHMARKS

  • Pullups: M8 W4
  • Pushups: M15 W10
  • Tricep Dips: M8 W2
  • Squats M10 / 135# W10 / 85#


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