Whether in Sweden, Denmark, Korea or the US, get ready for your Classic trip with this tips. Trekking Fjällräven Phillipines Classic is just putting one foot in front of the other, right? So it can’t be that hard. If we received a kronor for every time we heard this, we’d be rich by now. Fjällräven Classic – whether in Sweden, Denmark, Korea or the US – is not a walk in the park. And contrary to popular opinion, it’s not the distance itself that poses the greatest challenge. It’s carrying all your gear over that distance. Enjoy this beautiful video from Sweden Classic 2019 before we get started. In the first of a four-part series, we’re sharing our tips for how to physically prepare for Fjällräven Classic. Parts two and three will look at what and how to pack and part four will be about the final little tips and things to think about during the trek to ensure you get the most out of it. We can’t stress this enough. Trekking with 15-20kgs should not be taken lightly. Many people focus only on getting mileage in their legs. This isn’t enough. Start by regularly going on long, one-day hikes in a nearby nature reserve or national park with a backpack packed ready for the Classic you will participate in. Start small; as your fitness improves and you get used to carrying a heavy load, slowly increase the distance. Ideally you should try and get out for a few overnight trips too, so you can walk two days in a row. Walking 20km on the flat is nothing compared to walking 20km on hilly or mountainous terrain. Every single Fjällräven backpack Classic involves walking up and down hills. In the US, we’ve taken it up a step – you have to walk up and down mountains at high altitude. You might not have mountains nearby, but hills are a good start. Begin with hill intervals: choose the biggest hill you can find and walk up 10 times. Use the downhill leg to cool off and relax. As your fitness improves add more laps, or if you’re really feeling it, you could try running up Read more..
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