The Trek Journal

Training, altitude, equipment and adventures.

Quarterly notes from Trek Trainers about preparing well for ambitious objectives - from physical training and acclimatization to equipment, judgment and places worth going.

Browse previous issues below. Each issue includes an HTML summary and topic list for search visibility, with the complete publication available as a PDF.

Previous issues

Summer 2026

The Trek Journal - Summer 2026

Training for long mountain days, altitude and acclimatization, and practical equipment notes.

Training; Altitude; Equipment

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Spring 2026

The Trek Journal - Spring 2026

Preparing the whole person, descending strong, and a look at future guided adventures.

Training; Preparation; Guided Adventures

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Winter 2026

The Trek Journal - Winter 2026

Off-season preparation, cold-weather systems, and turning training into useful trekking fitness.

Training; Equipment; Preparation

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