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Reaching new heights: The right training routine for your overseas climbing trip

<p>So&comma; you’ve been rock climbing for a few years now and you’re ready to test your skills at mountain climbing&period; Even better – you want to test your skills by taking a trip overseas&period; Great&excl; However&comma; training for an overseas mountain climbing adventure will be a lot more difficult than driving to the gym and climbing a rock wall with the security of a safety harness&period; Here are some tips on how to train for a mountain climbing excursion and a beginner’s guide to prepare for traveling overseas&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>The right workout routine<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Training for mountain climbing might be one of the most intense workouts you’ve ever done&period; Focus on the muscles you’ll be using most when climbing – legs&comma; back&comma; arms and core&period; A mix of cardio and strength training at least five days a week is recommended for the best results&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Some of the best strength exercises to do are dead lifts&comma; squats&comma; pull ups and stability ball exercises&comma; like crunches&period; Get your cardio in by biking&comma; running or elliptical training&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Prepare for higher altitudes<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Your body might be used to climbing in normal elevations&comma; but it’s probably not used to high-altitude climbing&period; Since climbing in high altitudes can take a greater toll on your body&comma; preparing your body for the strain is critical to reducing the amount of fatigue you’ll experience while mountain climbing&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The best way to prepare for higher altitudes is to find some hills and start climbing&period; Hiking is another good way to get used to higher altitudes&comma; and carrying a backpack full of supplies can help you build stamina and prepare for the gear you’ll be hauling up the mountain&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Packing for beginners<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Packing for a climbing trip in the U&period;S&period; is probably no problem&comma; but packing for a mountain climbing trip overseas&quest; That’s a completely different story&period; Here are some essentials you’ll need if you want to survive on the mountain&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&CenterDot;         Clothes&colon; Don’t forget the essentials&comma; like waterproof jeans or leggings&comma; warm undergarments&comma; a down jacket and hiking boots&period; Depending on where you’re climbing&comma; pack plenty of cold weather clothes&comma; or practical warm weather clothes&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&CenterDot;         Food&colon; Since altitude can lessen your appetite&comma; bring your favorite foods with you&period; Protein bars are great as a quick snack&comma; but nothing gets your stomach growling like a piece of cake or pie&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&CenterDot;         Gear&colon; Some essential gear includes sleeping bags&comma; a tent&comma; a helmet&comma; gloves&comma; trekking poles and a headlamp&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&CenterDot;         Emergency&colon; Although nobody likes to think anything bad can happen on a fun trip&comma; the smartest thing to do is be prepared for anything&period; Always pack a first aid kit just in case&comma; and have a backup supply of water and food&period; Obtain an international health insurance policy in case a serious emergency happens and you have to go to the hospital&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Preparing for a climbing trip overseas can be intimidating&comma; but by mapping out a training schedule in advance&comma; you can conquer the mountain without fear&period; But don’t get so excited about the trip that you forget to pack the essentials before you leave&period; Good luck&excl;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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