TFT428: How Hikers Can Prepare for 2026

If you want to get fit, strong, and resilient for your hiking in 2026, this is for you!  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

In this episode, I interview Summit Strengh hiker Jodi, who recently completed an amazing Grand Canyon hiking adventure. Inside, she shares how she trained and prepared for this adventure after she was told that she might need to give up hiking.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

In this episode, I explore a simple goal-setting process a hiker can use as they look towards 2026 (this is a MUCH simpler approach than I usually talk about). == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

Today I just want to take a moment to say a genuine thank you to everyone who has been involved in the Summit Strength community over 2025. 

In this episode, I explore a dead-simple training strategy to help a hiker keep moving and manage stress during the silly season. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

In this episode, I talk through some strategies you can use in December to set yourself up for a big, successful and exciting year of training and adventure in 2026.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

In this episode, I interview Hursh from Optiventure, a new business that specialises in supplements for hikers. Inside, he shares some insights about their business journey and what they are trying to accomplish in the outdoor space. Inside, we cover: What was the inspiration behind Optiventure (and a look at the beginnings and early journey of their business) What Optiventure are trying to do in the supplements space (and why they believe their product is unique in the outdoor market) Some of the challenges they have faced in their business journey so far Who their product is for (and what particular benefits their supplements are intended to provide) Where supplementation fits into the bigger picture (Hint: it is never supposed to be a replacement for good eating or training habits!)  Want to learn more about Optiventure? You can find them here: Website: https://optiventure.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optiventure.co

In this episode, I discuss a few strategies a hiker can use if they are trying to fit in longer-distance training hikes over the summer months.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html

This week, we are doing a big enrollment drive for our signature program, The Online Summit Program. Specifically, we are looking for hikers who want to get fit, strong and resilient so they can conquer every adventure. If you want to learn more, and see if any how this program may be right for you and your hiking, you can book a free discovery call with our team here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/application.html

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength graduate Amy, who recently came off a successful hike on the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland. ​Inside, she shares some insights about how training and preparations, and also talks about her experiences on this amazing trail.  == Want to learn more about the hiking tour Amy did? You can check out 'Viking Women Tours' here: https://www.vikingwomen.is/ Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your hiking adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online.html