Debunked: "I'm Not Fit Enough to Summit a Mountain"

Alright, so when it comes to summiting your first mountain, the number one thing that holds people back is training. Training to summit a mountain does NOT need to be complicated. In fact, it can be the thing that HOLDS US BACK. And it shouldn't be. I've been to the top of nearly 100 mountains across the world. Some are walk-ups (ie bikeable), some require multiple days in grueling conditions, and some are technical with ropes and gear. But they all have one thing in common. It's 80% mental and 30% physical. Suggesting you don't need to be in the best shape of your life to summit your first peak is a bit of a hot take. But it's true. You just need to wrap your head around this one thing and have a little bit of luck on your side. ✨Summiting your first mountain? Here are a few hand-picked resources just for you: Top summit hiking tips for beginners: https://bit.ly/3Vw2Y2I Mental tips for summiting your first mountain: https://bit.ly/4aaRp5w The Ultimate 14er Packing List: https://bit.ly/3TylLaV Practice Leave No Trace: https://bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit Hiking Safely in Colorado and the mountains: https://bit.ly/cohikingtips ✨My favorite gear OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn REI Flash 22 Hiking Pack: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvVaq REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG SOL emergency bivvy sack: https://rei.pxf.io/7a9Oq3 More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest NOTE These are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! ✨Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megintheforest/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ #mountain #hiking #hikingtips #mountainhiking #mountains #mountainlovers Timestamps 00:00 - intro 00:16 - fitness is a myth 00:26 - every mountain feels like this 00:51 - the one thing you need to know before you summit a mountain 01:10 - climbing one of the Seven Summits without training 01:24 - what no one tells you about summiting a mountain 01:50 - How training can be a slippery slope