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Hike Strong Podcast Marcus Shapiro | Hiking Strength and Conditioning Coach
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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Confidence-building content for Hikers, Trekkers, Backpackers, and Mountaineers. The Hike Strong Podcast is where the fusion of fitness and hiking discussions will awaken the brain to unlock your true trail-crushing potential. Marcus and his guests frequently talk about iconic hiking destinations and how to get in shape for them. Look out for training and exercise-only episodes as well. Listen often for destination-specific episodes to build your bucket list of iconic trail adventures. Invite your friends to listen. And then make plans to crush an iconic hike at least one time per year – with friends! Train | Hike | RepeatMarcus Shapiro is a hiking strength and conditioning coach and the founder of Fit For Trips. He is a pioneer in the online hiking training industry and coaches adventurers every day, helping them to get physically prepared for their dream hiking, trekking, and backpacking trips.
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Backpacking Challenges, Discover New Grand Canyon Hikes, Training Tips, Mt. Whitney | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 06
Send us a Text Message.As you read this, take a moment to ask yourself: Would I benefit from testing my mental and physical capabilities? If you answer yes, I have an alternative to endurance obstacle courses like Tough Mudder or Spartan Race. Consider challenging yourself by going on a backpacking adventure through some of the most iconic areas in the contiguous United States, where you'll be guided by experienced professionals (a.k.a. Team Leaders) who prioritize your safety and help you ac...
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Hiking to Mountaineering How-To, Training for Mountaineering, What are the First Mountains to Climb in U.S. | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 05
Send us a Text Message.To all you hikers out there who want to give mountaineering a go, this episode is for you. Marcus flushes out some fantastic knowledge from Karsten Delap, founder of Pisgah Climbing School. He is one of 200 people in the United States with the IFMGA licensed mountain guide certification. And he is the only one who lives in the Southeast. IFMGA stands for International Federation of Mountain Guides Association.Karsten is a highly respected mountai...
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Half Dome Hiking 150+ Times, Cable Route Technique & Advice, Avoid Falls, Permits | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 04
Send us a Text Message.Let's delve into the world of Half Dome hiking, a thrilling Yosemite National Park adventure that requires both safety precautions and a strong dose of motivation. Marcus Shapiro turns to Scott Gehrman, founder of Lasting Adventures, for expertise on the subject. He has summited Half Dome 150+ times with clients brave enough to ascend and descend this majestic peak. After speaking with Scott, Marcus concluded that his clients' summit success is a testament to the confid...
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Hiking the White Mountains vs Colorado Rockies, Training Tips, Best White Mountains Trails, Mount Washington | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 03
Send us a Text Message.Marcus Shapiro is joined by Dave Fatula, White Mountains hiking expert and founder of Guineafowl Adventure Company. Dave successfully makes a strong pitch for why hiking in the White Mountains (in New Hampshire) is one of the most fun, beautiful, and rugged destinations in the Lower 48. Your challenge is to listen and then ask yourself how long you can resist before having to experience hikes in the Whites for yourself. He calls the White Mountains, Boston’s...
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Tour du Mont Blanc Training Tips, How and When to Hike TMB, Wisdom | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 02
Send us a Text Message.Marcus Shapiro is joined by Mags and Olly - Tour du Mont Blanc experts! They both share a passion for the Tour du Mont Blanc hike a.k.a. TMB. After listening to the discussion, you will feel confident about committing to this iconic hike. Below is a sampling of some discussion topics:- Make your pitch for why someone should pick the TMB if they could only make one trip this year.- What is the most common fitness question you get?- Do you find a differe...
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Rim to Rim 55x, How to Hike R2R, Training Tips | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 01
Send us a Text Message.Marcus Shapiro is joined by Will Burkhart, owner of Badass Adventures. Will has Guided and hiked the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 55+ times and is one of the experts you should listen to before dropping into the canyon. There are excellent hiking guides, and then there are badass guides like Will. His confidence and competence were forged by his years as a marine, a professional adventure race pioneer, and a hiking guide for decades, leading easy hike...
Customer Reviews
Great Information on Awesome Hikes and Preparation
Really enjoy these podcast! Marcus does a great job finding interesting hikes and experienced guides to share their knowledge of their trips/hike and their experience. I plan to use information learned both to tweak my approach to hiking and to go to some cool places! Good amount of information packed into a relatively short amount of time. I’m a fan.
Helpful
I’m new to hiking, and Marcus and his guests provide tons of helpful info about hiking and backpacking.
TMB
I hadn’t heard of this trail before, but it is on the list now.