In spring of 2023, I committed to a backpacking trip to the Medicine Bow Mountains in Wyoming. It required that I could carry a 40 LB backpack for 3 1/2 miles up and down hills at an altitude of almost 11,000 feet. I quickly discovered I could not even carry a 25 lb backpack for a mile with no hills. / turned to Core Sport's Danny Misheck. I had a little less than 8 weeks to get in backpacking shape. Danny and I met for a workout at least once per week, and he set up workout guides for the days in between sessions. We focused on strengthening my back, abs, glutes and legs. / never would have been able to make that progress without the coaching and planning of Danny. The hiking was tough, especially with the altitude, but I did it!