You've booked the trek. Everyone knows you're going.
Now it's the wait. And the quiet question that keeps surfacing.
You'll have
what it takes.
You'll arrive with a body prepared for altitude and the realities of the trek.
You'll move with confidence, trust your body and step onto the trail knowing you have what it takes.
Exactly what I needed in order to feel prepared and less anxious. The training made all the difference to my experience.
THE REALITY
Everest Base Camp isn't defined by one hard day. It's the accumulation of many of them in a row.
Acclimatisation gets all the attention. But how you feel on day 10 depends on what you did months before you landed in Lukla.
Trek Conditions
12+ days of trekking
Daily altitude gain
Challenging terrain
Everest Base Camp Program
Specialised Training
12 Week Structure
Start Anytime
Train Anywhere
Ongoing Access
Altitude places predictable pressure on the body.
Every step feels harder than expected.
Fatigue builds day after day.
Recovery never quite feels complete.
This training prepares your body for exactly that.
Before you get there.
MOVE EFFICENTLY
Your body learns to move in a way that uses less energy.
MOVE EFFICENTLY
Movement stays coordinated as fatigue builds
Muscles activate when needed instead of bracing constantly
Joints share the work so no single area carries the load
Unnecessary tension drops so energy lasts longer through the day
TOLERATE REPEATED STRESS
Your body holds together when days stack & fatigue increases.
TOLERATE REPEATED STRESS
Movement stays controlled, even late in the day
Descents don’t overwhelm knees and thighs
Load spreads through the body rather than concentrating in one area
Fatigue doesn’t distort your movement as the trek progresses
WAKE UP READY
Your body is trained to function even when recovery isn't perfect.
WAKE UP READY
You wake up able to move freely with no stiffness or hesitation
You know how hard you can push without compromising tomorrow
Fatigue doesn’t accumulate day after day
Your body resets enough to go again
Every step feels solid.
Your pacing is steady.
You feel like you belong.
Single leg strength trained under load. Coordination trained when fatigued. Your body learns how to move through challenging terrain instinctively.
An inconvenience at sea level can become a deal breaker at altitude.
A knee that settles.
An ankle that is mostly fine.
The training exposes those weak links before the trek does.
Clear guidance, week by week
You always know exactly what to do next. No guesswork.
No gym or mountains required
Train at home or locally, wherever you’re based.
Sustainable progress
Workload increases as your body adapts, without injury or burnout.
A consistent week structure
4 focused sessions, with longer hikes layered in as your capacity builds.
Guided video sessions
Every session is demonstrated so you can train with confidence.
START YOUR JOURNEY
- 12 week program, ongoing access
- Delivered on Chase Mountains app
- Guided exercise videos, cues & progressions
- Challenge, taper & recovery weeks
- Hiking sessions with distance & ascent targets
FAQ
Is Everest Base Camp Training Program for me?
Going on a trek to Everest Base Camp or similar multi-day hike? Want to enjoy the experience? Have a basic level of fitness with no acute injuries? YES!
What equipment do I need?
This program is predominantly based on bodyweight movement.
The equipment you’ll need:
• Step or Box 40-50 cm in height (18-20 inches)
• Backpack (with hip belt for weight support) Filled with food, water and extra weight.
• A “crowd clicker” for counting step up reps.
• A stopwatch or timer
• Luggage scale or bathroom scales
• Heart rate monitor (optional)
Some of the exercises recommend dumbbells, this is optional.
How many days am I training?
There are 4 main sessions a week, 1 active recovery day. After 1 month there will be an added hike session.
How is it delivered?
The training is delivered via a web app (PWA). You can easily download it to your phone's home screen. You will receive login details after purchase.
How long will I have access for?
You will have ongoing access.