Training Plan To Hike A 14Er. Ideally, this will be a training hike. When you are above a certain amount of feet in elevation, it feels like you can’t catch your breath, which causes you to huff and puff to pull in as much oxygen as possible.
Get out there and train by hiking, hiking, hiking! Starting with lower elevation hikes or long walks in the foothills can be a great way to prepare. Is mt elbert hard to climb?