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Training priorities
- Aerobic walks or cardio three to four times per week.
- Hills, stairs and controlled descents for route-specific strength.
- Lower-body, core and balance exercises twice weekly.
- Back-to-back longer walks with the shoes and pack you will use.
Taper and arrive ready
Reduce training volume in the final week, keep gentle movement, sleep well and do not test new equipment at altitude.
Training improves endurance and confidence. It does not guarantee acclimatization or prevent illness.
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Consult a clinician before training or travelling if you have a heart, lung or blood condition, pregnancy, recent surgery, a history of severe altitude illness or uncertainty about medication.
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Frequently asked questions
Can gym training replace hills?
Strength work is useful, but include regular uphill and downhill walking so feet, calves, knees and pacing adapt to the trail.
How much should I carry?
Train with a light daypack that matches the personal items you will carry; agree porter weight and baggage arrangements in advance.
Sources and fact-checking
Changing prices, fees, aviation arrangements, local procedures, weather and lodge availability should be reconfirmed before travel. Altitudes, distances and walking times are approximate planning values.
Supports: general destination and visitor-planning context. Period: current guidance. Accessed: August 4, 2026.
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