Outdoor Adventure Training

08/31/2026

To all of our skiers here, we've got an exciting new resource. ⛷️

We've released our first ski video of the season, on how to prepare for the upcoming Super El Niño winter.

This one is shaping up to be a historic weather event, and while the forecasts are based on predictions, your ski training doesn't have to be.

This video walks through the key training pillars that help you make the most out of the season.

How to train for ski season before a Super El Niño winter: a full b...

08/27/2026

A note from the coach: Emily at OAT

I’ve always had a love for movement. What’s changed is the why.

Years ago my workouts were focused on “looking fit.” As I spent more time outside, I realized my gym strength wasn’t translating to the mountains. Mending those gaps is what changed my perspective around fitness. The goal shifted from aesthetics to feeling confident and functional in the outdoors.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to like how you look, but there’s a deeper component underneath it, and fixating on appearance can start to feel like chasing an illusion. Our bodies evolve and change so much over a lifetime that holding yourself to one fixed standard will result in discontentment.

Fitness is no longer a means to an end. It’s the foundation for new beginnings. It’s about spending more time in the mountains without pain or injury. It’s about cultivating more presence and peace while I’m out there. Most importantly, it’s about being able to sustain these adventures late into life. These days, my favorite reflections are in alpine lakes, not the gym mirror.

What’s your why behind training?

08/25/2026

Knee pain on trail can show up for a variety of reasons. A good share of it comes down to how much support the joint has from the muscles around it.

Hiking is a dynamic activity. Loose rock, roots, step downs, step ups, a pack shifting on your back. Your knees have to articulate through all of it, for hours.

Stability, strength, and mobility are what support quality movement out there. Quads that can control a descent and take pressure off the knee joint. Glutes that keep your hips and knees in alignment. Hips and ankles that allow for smooth movement under load.

Build these patterns in the gym, where the consequence is low. Mile five of ten is a rough place to find your limit.

Got a hike or trip on the calendar? Train with us

08/20/2026

The hat you’ll reach for every adventure. We’ve worked with to craft two styles so you stay cool & covered, regardless of where the trail takes you.
Comment OAT to get yours. 🏔️

08/14/2026

It’s not an adventure until you’re on plan B ;)

On our recent spontaneous overnighter, we covered around 20 miles with 7,000 ft of vertical gain on rugged, off-trail terrain.

When we pulled up to the trailhead we realized we’d left the tent at home! But with no rain in the forecast and thankfully no mosquitoes, it worked out to be the highlight of the trip.

Hope you’ve got a fun adventure planned this weekend. ⛰️💪

08/12/2026

You know the feeling. You roll into camp after a long day on trail, drop the pack, and the “hiker hobble” starts setting in.

A few minutes of maintenance before you crawl into the tent goes a long way, especially on a multi-day trip where today’s tightness turns into tomorrow’s pain point.

New routine on the Youtube channel: a campsite cool down filmed at 12,000 feet in the Eastern Sierra. Static stretching for the hips, quads, hamstrings, and lower back.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/e2V5heg6Np4?si=d4KWSTvOzbmyofu4

08/07/2026

Many of you have spent decades on trail, with hiking as your primary source of exercise.

As we enter later seasons of life, maintaining flexibility and muscle mass takes intentional work to keep moving well.

Resistance training and mobility work are both crucial. Eccentric quad strength and glute stability to take pressure off the knee joints, and quad + hip mobility allow for smooth descents.

Add these two things into your routine. If you need additional support, we’re here to help you keep doing what you love outdoors. ⛰️💪

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08/04/2026

Come hike Mount Whitney with us. 2 AM start, about 22 miles, and 7k feet of gain camp to camp.

A few things everyone should know before climbing Whitney:

Discretion is better than valor. While less technical than the Mountaineer’s Route, the hiking route up Mount Whitney still has its fair share of technical rocky terrain and exposure. That combined with the high altitude and notorious weather makes this something not to underestimate. Know your limits, make a plan, and know when to turn around.

LNT. Your wag bag is yours and yours alone. Let’s keep these places beautiful for future generations to enjoy. Pack out your p**p & trash.

If you’re hiking in a group, stick together. It might be tempting to split up, especially when altitude, injury, or exhaustion set in. Rescues and fatalities happen every year on Whitney. Be a good hiking buddy and commit at the trailhead to sticking together.

Train for the downhill. Don’t let the dread of the descent haunt you on the climb. The summit is only halfway.

We put together a full field guide on how to prepare for Mount Whitney. It covers training, acclimatization, fueling, and the decision making that gets you back to the trailhead safely.

The Mount Whitney Field Guide 👉 https://outdooradventuretraining.com/2026/07/29/how-to-train-for-mount-whitney/

07/31/2026

Hunter scored a John Muir Trail permit for this summer and joined the Backpacker’s Bootcamp program to get ready for it. She and her group covered about half the trail, with no knee pain or soreness.

We’re stoked to have supported you on your JMT adventure, Hunter Wells Elbert. Excited to see where you go next! 💪⛰️

07/29/2026

We won the lottery (for Mount Whitney, that is). ⛰️🙌

We drew the permit back in February for a date in mid July, which meant committing months out to a gamble with Mother Nature. Five days before our climb the forecast called for monsoonal moisture and lightning, and the day before, the totals had increased. That left a narrow window. A 2 AM start, a firm turnaround deadline, and trusting our pacing and decision making to get us out ahead of it.

We woke up at 1 AM to a sky full of stars, when we’d gone to bed expecting rain. Sometimes you just have to trust it and go until it doesn’t make sense anymore.

Contrary to everything we’d heard about them, the 99 switchbacks were not a sufferfest. We enjoyed climbing through the dark with headlamps strung out on the mountain above us. About 22 miles, around 6,700 ft of gain, 9 hours Whitney Portal camp to camp, and one of the most beautiful trails we’ve ever been on.

There’s always the glorified summit photo on Mount Whitney, but it’s worth remembering that the summit is only halfway. This is a technical and exposed trail, and the descent is where most accidents happen. The summit is awesome, but the true celebration happens back at camp.

We put together a full guide on our YouTube channel on how to prepare for Mt. Whitney. It covers training, acclimatization, fueling, and the decision making that gets you back to the trailhead safely.

https://youtu.be/ife81tGxdTY?si=pnUhVZ56bWOSE1IU