This is Demand 3 in our series:
The 5 Physical Demands of Hiking That Most Workout Plans Ignore
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There is a specific kind of gym confidence that evaporates the moment you step onto a real trail with a real pack and a real timeline. It usually happens somewhere between the first long climb and the first real descent.
If you missed the previous demand, jump back to balance and reaction time on uneven terrain so you don’t skip an important part of the formula.
Now we go higher.


