Wilderness Training Course
This course equips trainers with practical skills to prepare adults for challenging backpacking and mountain treks through client assessment, evidence-based 8-week programs, conditioning techniques, and risk management strategies.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Wilderness Training Course provides a straightforward, practical approach to ready adults for tough backpacking and mountain treks. Learn how to profile clients, screen for risks and health issues, do baseline checks, and fit backpacks properly. Create 8-week plans backed by evidence, including sessions for strength, endurance, balance, mobility, and recovery, along with progression guides, adjustments for injuries, and tips on safety, nutrition, and hydration to develop confident, skilled trekkers.
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Develop skills
- Wilderness client assessment: quickly check goals, risks, and movement limits.
- 8-week trail programs: design evidence-based hiking plans that progress safely.
- Mountain conditioning: coach strength, endurance, and balance for loaded backpacking.
- Risk and recovery planning: prevent overuse, adapt for pain, and speed up healing.
- Trail-ready session design: script efficient workouts with warm-ups and cooldowns.
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