Training for a big hike? Try these stair climber drills! It’s a great tool to build your aerobic base and muscular endurance, both important for high-altitude adventures, with quantifiable progress. Unlike “just hiking uphill,” it allows you to control and measure variables such as speed and heart rate, giving you a clear picture of your effort and improvement. But let’s be honest, stair climbers can get mind-numbingly boring quickly. To keep your workouts fun and effective, vary your technique