Planning and Training for Hiking Goals

Planning and Training for Hiking Goals

Ready to tackle your next hiking goal? From planning your route to implementing a training routine, Sam Ortiz @samortizphoto shares her tips and considerations to help you reach your goals.

Intro: 0:00
How to Pick Your Hike: 0:12
Establishing a Training Plan: 0:31
Training Exercises: 0:47
Additional Considerations: 03:34
Outro: 04:15

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This is an REI Co-op Studios production
Producer: Mary Beth Lavender
Director: Brooke Jackson
Editor: Ellen Callaghan
Executive Producers: Amy Enser, Joe Crosby

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22 Comments

  1. @AustinMcAndrew on April 10, 2025 at 1:48 am

    uhhhhhhhh…..

  2. @itimmy101 on April 10, 2025 at 1:48 am

    That garmin watch looks nice🤩🤩🤩 been eyeing the instinct 2 solar, but wow the price on that bad boy is little steep for my wallet! Yes, i know her watch is more money, thats wayyyy out of my budget!

  3. @operageek on April 10, 2025 at 1:49 am

    Thank you so much for this. Wonderful informative video and so positive and inspiring. Please do one with more emphasis on nutrition for hikers .

  4. @sakinabivins9415 on April 10, 2025 at 1:49 am

    This gives me more confidence in reaching my hiking goals. Thank you.

  5. @richardmyracle6198 on April 10, 2025 at 1:56 am

    Good advice. I walk a lot but need more training.

  6. @pnwhiker4239 on April 10, 2025 at 2:04 am

    In my opinion the best training you can do is to actually get out there to a mountain and hike, but yes, look for the distance and elevation gain so that you know how hard it will be, bring trekking poles for balance, the essentials, as well as a map to follow the trail. You can start slow and keep on adding distance and elevation, there is no rush, just have a motive and go after it.

  7. @Theferalyogi on April 10, 2025 at 2:05 am

    I LOVE this!!!!! ❤
    Pro tip from a yogi: the hamstring stretch with trekking poles is a version of down dog. I teach it against a wall in accessible yoga classes. If we lengthen from shoulders to hips and expand through the chest here, it will likely feel AMAZING to our pecs, front delts, and lower back too😊

    Great video❤🙏🙏🙏

  8. @julieboyd6405 on April 10, 2025 at 2:10 am

    LOVE this! Sam did such a great job! More Sam and Moose please!

  9. @Hike_and_Yap on April 10, 2025 at 2:10 am

    Trail dozer

  10. @caitlin68285 on April 10, 2025 at 2:11 am

    Commenting to ensure REI knows that this sedentary hiking newb is very motivated by this woman. If she can do it-I can do it too. Thank you for educating me today 🙏

  11. @direwolf_adventure on April 10, 2025 at 2:14 am

    I love this, and her demos are great! I want to see her more!

  12. @RachelSmith-rq5ku on April 10, 2025 at 2:21 am

    Yay for some body diversity!!

  13. @janiefrasier5360 on April 10, 2025 at 2:23 am

    Please continue making these videos. Let’s get rid of the stereotype that higher weight people can’t, or don’t deserve to be active, while wearing comfortable, fashionable clothing. You’re an inspiration!

  14. @Redfordawn on April 10, 2025 at 2:24 am

    Love Sam’s advice and always love when Moose joins in.

  15. @michelejelneck6339 on April 10, 2025 at 2:30 am

    I do, too!

  16. @TheKatietwin2 on April 10, 2025 at 2:34 am

    Great video, I hope we see more of this host!

  17. @kailawalton on April 10, 2025 at 2:35 am

    HI SAM LOVE YOU SAM! 😍💜👏🏻

  18. @BellaSnowball on April 10, 2025 at 2:38 am

    Thank you so much for doing this for plus size women because we like nature and hiking too. This is very helpful. I feel heard, like we exist. Much appreciated you did this. I will book mark this video and come back to it for tips and encouragement. 😊

  19. @lopella on April 10, 2025 at 2:41 am

    Really appreciate this! Thank you 😊

  20. @jeanparker9441 on April 10, 2025 at 2:41 am

    Fantastic video! More Sam Ortiz, please!

  21. @AllykatCreates839 on April 10, 2025 at 2:44 am

    Way to go, Sam! Love this! Also mention that all of this stretching shouldn’t be done with cold muscles. One should walk for about 10-15 minutes, first, then do your stretches after that, when your muscles are warmed up a bit. Also, stretching when you are done hiking, is very important, too! Great video!!

  22. @Leah35242 on April 10, 2025 at 2:45 am

    Great advice. I needed this video when I was getting ready to hike in Utah.

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