Charlie Bausman

  Mountain Tactical Institute is launching a new podcast series, MTI Athlete Interview, and we’re looking for exceptional tactical and mountain athletes to share their stories, insights, and training philosophies. This podcast will dive into the profession, requisite skills, challenges and lessons learned of athletes operating in demanding environments. If you’re a high-performing individual in […]

MTI is looking for athletes and coaches for MTI’s Athlete Team …. Mountain AthletesSponsored Athletes or high-level recreational climbers, skiers, alpinists, backcountry hunters, MTB, Multi-Sport Mountain, etc. – US and International Mountain ProfessionalsGuides, Rangers, Wardens, Ski Patrol, Mountain SAR, etc. Tactical Athletes & InstructorsMilitary: SOF, Line Unit, All Branches and InternationalLE: SWAT/SRT, Patrol/Detective, Local, State, […]

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) The Eagle Tactical Athlete Program (ETAP), a tailored and progressive physical training regimen, significantly reduced preventable musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) among soldiers in the 101st Airborne Division. Over five months, ETAP resulted in a 3% overall reduction in preventable injuries and a 67% decrease in stress fractures, showcasing the importance of […]

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Core strength training was found to be an effective method to improve skiing economy in elite junior cross-country skiers by reducing the amount of energy needed to maintain performance during submaximal efforts. This study found that both static and dynamic core training programs led to significant improvements in energy efficiency, […]

Below is a summary of our Research Round-Up and Simple Rules series from 2024. If you’re unfamiliar, our Research Round-Up articles focus on discovering recent academic strength and conditioning research or reviews to analyze and summarize. Our Simple Rules articles focus on trends and activities commonly found in the general fitness world, and research academic […]

We’ve been hard at work for our athletes in 2024, and will continue to do so into the new year. Below is a short list of new work from the year, and what we intend to accomplish in 2025. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! What Happened in 2024   Revamped MTI App & […]

Below is a wrap up of MTI’s most popular articles, essays, and research in 2024. Want to write with us? We’re always looking for contributing authors to share their experiences and thoughts within the training, tactical, and mountain areas. Click here to learn more! 1. Why You Should be Training Farmer Walks & Carries 2. […]

Most Popular Training Subscriptions The Athlete Subscription, with full access to our catalog of 450+ Training Plans and 10x Daily Programming Streams, remains our most popular training option. MTI launched its Daily Programming Streams in 2024, which have quickly become an athlete favorite as well. These programming streams provide monthly training cycles focused on Base […]

The Mountain Pursuit stream, launching in January 2024, is year-round, day-to-day strength and conditioning programming for committed, backcountry big game mountain hunters. This programming is specifically designed for hunters and hunting guides who endeavor on multi-week, self-supported or guided backcountry big game hunting trips in the Rocky Mountain West, Canada, New Zealand, Alaska, Russia, Mongolia […]

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Weight management and/or weight loss paired with consistent strength training at moderate intensity remains the most effective method in reducing arthritic knee symptoms. Warm water therapy and exercise, mineral baths, and balance training disciplines are simple but effective methods to improving symptoms. Specialized techniques that would require trained professional assistance […]