Alan on Mowser

Found you on YouTube and, as a long-time hiker and backpacker (since the 70s), liked your experience-based perspective. Resuming longer trail hiking after I retired, I knew my fitness needed an upgrade. My wife and I recently completed a 5-day hike of the Sunshine Coast Trail in BC, Canada. The tips you've offered have complemented what we've already been doing. In the case of fitness training and meal planning, your guide and calorie/weight calculator have made our lives easier. The training tips, especially the walking with weighted packs, and also specific exercises, helped us develop strength and endurance before our long hike. We also adapted your meal planner to the foods available in our area. This helped us cut weight and eat well on the trail.

4-Week Hiking Fitness Plan. 24 October 2025