With Spring in full swing, the 1 Shot Gear crew will be hosting weekly backpack cardio training hikes at trailheads in the Denver area throughout the Spring and Summer.

We are excited to announce our first event, Wednesday March 29 at 6:30 am at the Rooney Road Trailhead (fire road) at the William F Hayden Green Mountain Park in Morrison, Co. The hike is one mile up and one mile back along the infamous fire road on Green Mountain.  The hike is rated as easy to moderate difficulty and takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to complete. Please bring your own pack and weight for the hike.

Also be prepared for adverse weather.

Weighted pack training is a great way to condition for the upcoming season. Whether you have a spring turkey or bear hunt coming up or a once in a lifetime sheep or goat tag on the horizon, the time is now to start preparing.  Weighted pack training benefits both your cardiovascular and muscular health. The added resistance from a weighted pack helps prepare you for the stresses that will be encountered in the field. Typically, we like to start with lighter pack weights of 20 30 lbs and work up in weight as our bodies become more conditioned.

As an added bonus to the health benefits of pack training, our partnering brands like Stone Glacier, Sitka Gear, and others will be adding giveaway prizes for attendees!

• Location: Rooney Road Trailhead at William F Hayden Green Mountain Park (across from Thunder Valley Motocross Park)
• Date: Wednesday March 29, 2023
• Time: 6:30 am
• Hike length: approx 2 miles total
• Duration: approx 1 hr 15 min
• Dogs Welcome
• Rain or Shine: be prepared for adverse weather Bring your own pack and weight of your choice

Please follow along with our blog posts and social media accounts for details about future hikes!