Train for the Mountains
Earn the Summit

Prepare your body for hiking, trekking, and high-altitude climbing, so you finish strong, not just survive.

Mt Kilimanjaro

Mt Rainier

Everest Base Camp

Grand Canyon

Mt Baker

Inca Trail

Built for Mountains

Prepare the Right Way for the Mountains

Summit Ready Fitness helps hikers, trekkers, and climbers build the strength, endurance, and confidence needed to prepare properly for demanding trails, altitude, and the physical realities of the mountain.

Built to Prepare You for the Mountain

Training with Michael Ellenby goes beyond generic workouts. This is coaching built  for high-altitude and multi-day trekking, structured to make you capable, confident, and ready to reach new heights.

Strength

& Load Capacity

Trail-Prepared

for Endurance

Focused

Conditioning

Goal-Based

Programming

Download the Free 12-Week Training Plan

Get the proven strategies to climb higher, feel stronger, and prepare like a serious ainaihlet.

16 + minute talk

Featured: Michael Ellenby TEDx Talk

Lessons from real expeditions on how to train your body and mindset for the mountains.

About Michael Ellenby

More than an adventure, its a way of life

I’m Michael Ellenby – hiker, climber, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and lifelong outdoors enthusiast.

In total, I’ve climbed Kilimanjaro (3x), trekked to Everest Base Camp (2x), climbed Mount Vinson in Antarctica, completed the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim and Rim-to-River, and taken on long-distance hikes across remote terrain worldwide.

Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.

Training That Works

Coaching Plans Available

4-Week Personalized Training Plan - $500.00

Custom 4-week hiking training with consultation and weekly coaching calls to track progress, adjust workouts, overcome obstacles, and build consistency toward
your goals.

8-Week Advanced Training Program - $875.00

Structured 8-week plan with personalized coaching, weekly calls, and ongoing adjustments to improve endurance, strength, mindset, and performance for hiking or trekking goals.

12-Week Peak Performance Program - $1,250.00

Comprehensive 12-week progressive training with coaching support, designed for challenging hikes or climbs, focusing on endurance, peak performance, recovery, and goal achievement.
Built for performance

Prepare for the Mountain Before You Get There

Train with purpose through coaching built specifically for hiking, altitude, endurance, and the real physical demands of mountain adventures.

Strength Building

Build functional strength for steep climbs, heavy packs, and long mountain days.

Trail Conditioning

Improve endurance and stamina for varied terrain, elevation, and demanding outdoor conditions.

Goal Focused

Train with a clear plan built around your goals, timeline, and the demands of your next adventure.

Ready for More

Train for Climbs That Matter

Build the strength, endurance, and confidence you need to show up prepared for the mountain goals ahead.