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How fit do I need to be?

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Bruce Goodlad

Friday 05 September 2008 1:09:14 am

With any mountaineering holiday the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the experience. On any high altitude peak, endurance and stamina are more important than speed. When you are preparing for your Elbrus climb, long, hilly walks carrying a weighted rucksack is the best training. Starting with about 10-20kg building this up to 30kg will build strong legs and stamina.
The summit day can take 6-7hrs in ascent and then you will have to get back down again, so the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.