Terri has been a long time climber of Berg Adventures. Here she is in Bolivia gaining some great mountaineering experience.
My name is Terri Truman and I am a personal trainer and adventure traveller.
My outdoor resume includes multiple summits on Mount Rainier, Kala Patar and Kilimanjaro, and well as summits on Huayna Potosi, Pequeno Alpamayo, Mount Elbrus and Mount Toubkal. On two separate occasions, our groups attempted summit attempts on Aconcagua, only to be forced back to high camp due to weather.
For over 20 years, I’ve trained to participate in new and exciting adventures. Whether it`s playing competitive volleyball, rowing at the World Masters Games or preparing for an upcoming summit bid, training and preparation makes all the difference.
Whether your next destination is hiking through the Altas mountains, acclimatising on Cerro Austria or preparing for your own back country adventure, we can help prepare you physically and mentally for your journey.
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Terri loves immersing herself in the culture of each place she visit’s. Here she is in Arusha, Tanzania checking out the local markets before her climb of Kilimanjaro.
TRAVEL TIPS
Half the fun of traveling is the anticipation of the experience. For months or years leading up to your departure, you will have chosen your travel consultant, gathered gear, read about the area, reviewed the maps, chatted with other travellers and confirmed those last minute details.
Primarily, one of the most important aspects contributing to a successful climb will be your physical conditioning. If you are going to participate in an endeavour such as mountaineering, physical training is an essential component to achieving your goal. Strength training not only develops muscular strength, muscular endurance, improves performance, but it can also help muscles recover from the daily physical stress and reduce the risk of injury.
Training can enhance your mountain experience but is not a guarantee for success. It will however increase your chances as summit day approaches. Along with training, don’t forget that stretching is as important as the training itself. If you can, incorporate stretching into your normal routine. It helps balance your muscles and encourage relaxation.
Remember, the summit is only halfway. The goal is to arrive back at camp with a bit of gas left in the tank.
See you in the hills….
– Terri
Terri and fellow climber Margaret on the summit of Mount Elbrus, July 2013
