HOW TO TRAIN FOR HIGH ALTITUDE ELK HUNTING WHEN YOU LIVE AT SEA LEVEL | EP. 213

Backbone Unlimited Podcast · Jul 22, 2026 · 18m

Living at low elevation doesn’t mean you have to spend the first several days of your elk hunt struggling to breathe, fighting heavy legs, and waiting for your body to catch up.

In this episode, I break down how to prepare for hunting elk between 8,000 and 11,000 feet—even if you never train in the mountains. We’ll cover the specific aerobic conditioning, ruck training, incline work, downhill strength, breathing practice, and arrival strategy that help low-elevation hunters perform better at altitude.

You’ll learn why general fitness isn’t always enough, why last-minute training usually…