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Other/Mixed Mountain Strong

Other strength modalities (e.g., Clubs), mixed strength modalities (e.g., combined kettlebell and barbell), other goals (flexibility)
What do you prefer? I found a tactical boot with a minimalist sole that I kind of like. Still looking for something better, something with more durability and resoleability.
Well… depends a bit… but the vast majority of time that I’m on trails is either trail running, or approaching climbs in the mountains. So I wear either my traditional trail runners (Brooks Cascadia) or my rigid mountain boots…
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xeroshoes.com - they make a wide variety of shoes, including what seems to be to be a pretty traditional hiking boot, save for the fact that it's zero drop. The one I have from them is called the Alpine, although my own biggest use for them is walking in town here or on short, flat trails - I use these when the weather is lousy, e.g., when I was shoveling snow this morning.

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Well… depends a bit… but the vast majority of time that I’m on trails is either trail running, or approaching climbs in the mountains. So I wear either my traditional trail runners (Brooks Cascadia) or my rigid mountain boots…
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Thank you!

What boots are these? I am intrigued.
Belleville Mini-Mils. A minimalist combat boot. They are awesome as long as they last, but I've had my two pairs wear out on me after 1.5 years of daily use. Now I'm looking for something similar, but with a replaceable sole. I like the Whites fire boots in that regard, I know many people have them last decades (with resoling). Now if they made a lighter weight version with a flat sole and roomy toebox, that'd be awesome.
 
Found this gem from Mountain Tactical Institute's Weekly article digest (Arete 3.4.2023 (link)):

Just Do Work - Climb Strong

My initial impressions is Zone 1 or 2 trail runs/hikes, Q&D or A&A, with some grinds (getups/goblet squats/military presses) to taste could be quite helpful as good base building "just do work".

@Tails you may find this of interest, given your comment earlier on climbing gyms.

 
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Found this gem from Mountain Tactical Institute's Weekly article digest (Arete 3.4.2023 (link)):

Just Do Work - Climb Strong

My initial impressions is Zone 1 or 2 trail runs/hikes, Q&D or A&A, with some grinds (getups/goblet squats/military presses) to taste could be quite helpful as good base building "just do work".

@Tails you may find this of interest, given your comment earlier on climbing gyms.

Thanks for that, I do find it interesting. I used to work in a climbing gym, amongst other outdoor sports jobs and I'm interested in the how the sector is going. I started in Sheffield in the 90's and it was about scary routes and campusing until your elbows became dust. Good to see the diversification of demographics, facilities and use. However, the downside is that I get humbled on all the new world cup style problems, but they are a lot of fun and stop me seizing up.
 
Thanks for that, I do find it interesting. I used to work in a climbing gym, amongst other outdoor sports jobs and I'm interested in the how the sector is going. I started in Sheffield in the 90's and it was about scary routes and campusing until your elbows became dust. Good to see the diversification of demographics, facilities and use. However, the downside is that I get humbled on all the new world cup style problems, but they are a lot of fun and stop me seizing up.
Sheffield…. You must’ve spent some time at Burbage then?
 
Sheffield…. You must’ve spent some time at Burbage then?
Yeah I did, I started just around when hard grit came out. My first trad lead was at froggat. Have you climbed at Burbage? It's a funny place with some relatively small yet terrifying climbs, loads of test peices and some very easy stuff.

Oh, you've just reminded me of this:


I've met him and he thinks about climbing movement like no one else I've talked to.
 
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Found this gem from Mountain Tactical Institute's Weekly article digest (Arete 3.4.2023 (link)):

Just Do Work - Climb Strong

My initial impressions is Zone 1 or 2 trail runs/hikes, Q&D or A&A, with some grinds (getups/goblet squats/military presses) to taste could be quite helpful as good base building "just do work".

@Tails you may find this of interest, given your comment earlier on climbing gyms.

The do more work article has a 30 minute workout which is like an everyman version of what Tommy Caldwell used to do.
 
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