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A short lesson every Thursday from the trailhead, the pools and my garage: legs, grip, heat and packing.

5 videos

Nov 5
Training your legs for boulder hopping
Single-leg work, quick feet and a balance drill that make a dry riverbed feel less like a trap.
Nov 4
Grip and pulling strength for rock scrambles
A bar, a towel and a short routine for hands and back. Anything with a rope or a drop is for a guide, not a video.
Nov 3
How to pack and carry a wet pack
Why a wet pack feels twice as heavy, how to load it and how to carry it without hurting your back.
Nov 2
Why I start before sunrise on hot days
The first hours are the cool ones. How I plan a day around the heat, and when I stop.
Nov 1
A weekly plan for a weekend canyoner
Three short sessions in the week and one long day at the weekend, laid out on a page.

4 videos

Oct 24
Walking in the heat: pace, water and shade
A slow start, small drinks often and the signs that tell you to stop and sit in the shade.
Oct 17
Ankle and balance work for uneven ground
Five minutes on one leg, a cushion and a wall, to get your ankles ready for loose stones.
Oct 10
A hand strength routine with a towel and a bar
Hanging, pulling and squeezing for ten minutes, three times a week, with an easier version of each.
Oct 3
What to put in a dry bag for a day in the water
Water, food, a spare layer, a headscarf and a small first aid kit, and what to leave in the truck.

1 video

Sep 26
Drinking and eating enough on a hot day out
How much to bring, when to drink and why salty food helps on a long, sweaty walk.

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Trailhead Notes

A short free letter every Friday: one thing I learned on the trail this week, one small goal and one session to try.