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Aravind Narayan's avatar

What was the maximum weight you carried in your backpack on a 7 day mountaineering trip that was unsupported ?

I ask this question because I'd like to know how does one train for optimally covering the range of biomechanical motion associated with lead climbing class 5 stuff with a full backpack around 35-45 pounds on routes with sketchy pro and features such as broken up glaciated terrain mixed with steep bushwhacks featuring veggie belays….

My rock climbing practice at the gym doesn't feel adhered towards the reality of trad climbing that varies as dramatically.

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Mark Twight's avatar

Weight of pack depends.

And no, you can’t train it artificially to any meaningful effect.

Few theoretical concepts survive the actual doing.

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Aravind Narayan's avatar

That seems to mirror my experience. Training helps with decision making,but the physical training in and of itself seems woefully inadequate in capturing the range of motion required, let alone optimizing it.

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Mikki Osterloo's avatar

ha! I enjoyed watching your pup play with your ski pole in the background. Definitely something mine would do as well!

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