Jackson Hole Everest 29029 Training Plan
$49.00
- 9-Week, 6 day/week training program
- Designed to prepare fit athletes to complete the Jackson Hole Everesting 29,029 climbing event
- This training plan is one of the 450+ Plans included with an Athlete’s Subscription.
Description
This 9-Week, 6 day/week training program is sport-specifically designed to prepare fit athletes to complete the Jackson Hole Everesting 29,029 climbing event.
Everesting 29029 events are held across the country at ski areas. Participants complete uphill hiking laps on the same hill that total 29,029 feet of vertical gain. At the top, participants hop on a ski lift and ride it down to the bottom, where they get off, and begin hiking the next lap. Participants must complete the requisite number of laps until they reach 29,029 feet of gain. They have 36 hours to complete the required number of laps and most, if not all of the participants use trekking poles.
At Jackson Hole, participants hike up Snow King Mountain, and ride down the lift, a total of 19 times. Snow King is approximately 1,650 feet of vertical gain in 1.1 miles. The 19 laps required to complete the event total 20 miles of horizontal movement in addition to the vertical gain.
This training plan is specifically designed to be completed the 9 weeks directly before the Jackson Hole event. Week 8 is a taper, and the actual event starts on the Thursday of week 9 of the plan.
This training program has 3 general objectives:
- Build specific uphill hiking strength and endurance to complete the 29,029 feet of vertical gain.
- Build trekking poll-specific tricep, arm, back and grip strength and strength endurance for using trekking pole for the event.
- Maintain general total body and functional core strength.
- Prepare your mental fitness, leg strength endurance and cardio fitness for an extended endurance event.
This is Version 1 of this plan, built May 2025.
Programming Approach
The programming in this plan is heavily focused on uphill hiking strength and strength endurance using trekking poles. Training time is dominated doing step ups on a 12-inch box or bench. Snow king is especially steep for a lift-assisted ski hill with inclines approaching 50% in parts. MTI has used step ups to effectively train uphill endurance for nearly two decades, and they are efficient and effective. More directly, while completing this plan you’ll complete hours upon hours of step ups, 4 days/week. Like any long endurance event, this plan will demand extended weekly training time. The plan purposely places your longest training days on Saturday and Sunday.
One day/week you’ll “Nordic Walking” outside or on an inclined treadmill using trekking poles. Most participants complete the event with trekking poles and for an event this long, you need to build the specific upper body strength, strength endurance and grip strength endurance for using trekking poles constantly for 12+ hours. Nordic walking is simply walking with trekking poles.
One day a week you’ll complete a gym-based strength and chassis integrity (core strength) event.
Below is the approximate weekly volume you’ll complete in vertical gain doing step ups:
Week Volume in Vertical Feet
1 10,480
2 13,070
3 15,650
4 18,310
5 20,910
6 23,520
7 26,140
8 13,070 (taper)
9 1,000 (event week)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
- Mon: Total Rest
- Tue: Step Ups
- Wed: Strength Training
- Thu: Step Ups
- Fri: Nordic Walking
- Sat: Long Step Ups
- Sun: Long Step Ups
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is the Required Equipment?
- 12″ box or step for step ups
- Hand counter or similar to count step ups
- Barbell, plates, rack, dumbbells for the weekly strength training session
- Trekking Poles
- Foam Roller
How Long do the Sessions Last?
Gym-based sessions last 45 minutes. Step Up sessions can extend to several hours. Longest days will be Saturday and Sunday.
How do I know I’m fit enough to start this plan?
To determine if you need are ready for this training plan, complete a max rep effort of 30 minutes of step ups, at a 12-inch bench or step. If you score 400x or less reps in your effort, we recommend completing the Mountaineering / Hiking Prep Plan prior to beginning this plan.
Why are there two numbers listed for the exercises with assigned loads?
The lower weight is the prescribed weight for women, and the higher is for men, for example, Barbell Complex @ 45/65# means women use 45# and men use 65#.
What if I miss a day?
Begin where you left off when you return to training. This program is progressed – each session builds upon the prior session – so don’t skip a session or skip around. Follow the training sessions in order, regardless.
Where do I find unfamiliar exercises?
See our Exercise Library HERE. The Run/Ruck Calculator is listed as an exercise.
What about nutrition?
See our Nutritional Guidelines HERE.
Can I print out sessions to take to the gym?
Yes – you can print a week of programming at a time.
More Questions? Email: coach@mtntactical.com
DISCLAIMER
Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your physician to ensure that you are in proper health. Physical training contains inherent risks including, but not limited to, muscle strains, tears, physical and bodily injury up to and including death. This training program is not meant to provide medical advice; you should obtain medical advice from your private health care practitioner. If you are unable to assume these risks then you should not engage in this training program. No liability is assumed by Mountain Tactical Institute, Inc, its owners or employees, and you train at your own risk. Mountain Tactical Institute makes no warranty, express or implied, of any kind in connection with this training program.
Required Equipment
- 12" box or step for step ups
- Hand counter or similar to count step ups
- Barbell, plates, rack, dumbbells for the weekly strength training session
- Trekking Poles
- Foam Roller
Sample Training
Monday – Session 1
OBJ: Uphill Endurance
Warm Up
3 Rounds
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525 Step Ups @ 12” Box – Moderate Pace
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Run 200m
“Grind” = work steadily not frantically for the prescribed time or rounds. Pace yourself, but don’t stop to rest
2 Rounds
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Instep Stretch
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Foam Roll Quads, Low Back
Tuesday – Session 2
OBJ: Strength, Chassis Integrity
Warm Up
3 Rounds
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5x Walking Lunges
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5x Hand Release Push-Up
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1x Pull Up
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Instep Stretch
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Lat + Pec Stretch
Training
5 Rounds
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5x Walking Lunges – Increase load rapidly each round until 5x is hard, but doable
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3x Scotty Bob – 15/25#
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Hip Flexor Stretch
4 Rounds
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10x Weighted Situp – Increase load each round until 10x hard, but doable
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10x Good Morning – Increase load each round until 10x is hard but doable
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5x Kneeling Slasher to Halo – Increase load each round until 5x is hard, but doable
1 Round
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Foam Roll Complex
Wednesday – Session 3
OBJ: Uphill Endurance
Warm Up
3 Rounds
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525 Step Ups @ 12” Box – Moderate Pace
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Run 200m
“Grind” = work steadily not frantically for the prescribed time or rounds. Pace yourself, but don’t stop to rest
2 Rounds
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Instep Stretch
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Foam Roll Quads, Low Back
Thursday – Session 4
OBJ: Nordic Walking
Training
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4 Mile Nordic Walking with Trekking Poles – Moderate Pace
“Moderate” = comfortable but not easy … but still walk (don’t run/jog)
Use trekking poles … also slight incline if possible – gentle hill or treadmill @ 10–15% incline
2 Rounds
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Instep Stretch
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Foam Roll Quads, Low Back
Friday – Session 5
OBJ: Total Rest / Recovery Walk
Warm Up
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Rest or Recovery
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Total Rest today or 30-minute easy recovery walk/spin
Saturday – Session 6
OBJ: Uphill Endurance
Warm Up
5 Round Grind …
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880 Step Ups @ 12” Box – Moderate Pace
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Run 200m
“Grind” = work steadily not frantically for the prescribed time or rounds. Pace yourself, but don’t stop to rest
2 Rounds
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Instep Stretch
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Foam Roll Quads, Low Back
Sunday – Session 7
OBJ: Uphill Endurance
Warm Up
3 Round Grind …
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990 Step Ups @ 12” Box – Moderate Pace
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Run 200m
“Grind” = work steadily not frantically for the prescribed time or rounds. Pace yourself, but don’t stop to rest
2 Rounds
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Instep Stretch
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Foam Roll Quads, Low Back
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