For many of us, carrying heavy loads while hauling ourselves and our packs up a mountain — often over varied terrain — isn’t our normal, everyday thing. So, there’s plenty of other ways to whip that winter bod back into shape at home. From strength training to stretching and the (dreaded) cardio workout, there’s a lot of ways to get fit for the backpacking season. We talked to a couple of experts to find out how.
Take a behind the scenes look at the making of the This Land documentary — a film about running, inclusivity, and public lands where Faith Briggs and her team of all-female athletes road trip and trail run through parts of National Monuments to bolster protections and inspire inclusivity in the outdoors.