Dayhiking w/ Full Pack

How do you prepare for the rigorous physical requirements of high elevation adventure? Strength and endurance are key, but are only part of a more complex equation. How do you prepare for changes in altitude, exposure, diet, etc.? How do you mentally prepare? Learn from others and share what you know about training in advance for outdoor adventures.
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Re: Dayhiking w/ Full Pack

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I don't understand the issue. Fill as many gallon milk jugs as you want, add your day use 10 essentials an go! Really easy to demonstrate you are not going over night if you don't have sleeping bag, cooking equipment, ton of food, shelter, sleeping pad, changes of clothes etc. On my training hikes I just use dumbells and pillows plus day use gear and way more water in my pack than I carry when actually backpacking.
Mike

Who can't do everything he used to and what he can do takes a hell of a lot longer!
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