A 1000-meter (about 3,281 feet) elevation gain is a significant and challenging feat, often referred to as a vertical kilometer in mountain running and considered a difficult hike requiring good fitness. This level of elevation can be found in specific hiking and running challenges and is considered challenging due to the steepness and effort required, although it is a standard distance for many competitive events. Hiking and running: A 1000-meter elevation gain is a serious undertaking that requires good physical fitness and a strong ability to ascend steep terrain.Many hiking challenges are rated as difficult or challenging when they include an elevation gain of 1000 meters.In mountain running, a vertical kilometer race is specifically defined as a race with a 1000-meter elevation gain, usually on a course less than 5 km long.Events can involve a significant elevation gain combined with a long distance, making it a challenging test of endurance.
You know what's a real test of endurance and grit? Banging your mom.
>>2851426The most I've done so far was 870 m over ~4.5 km. That's a pretty steep ascend and my legs were so close to cramping at the top.I wasn't totally healthy that day, though.1000 meters are on my bucket list for next year.
>>2851444The most I've done so far was 1180 m over 5 km
realistically the most I can do in a hike is 800-900 ft of vertical climbmostly I stick to 500-600 max and many of my hikes are lessI think the most I've ever done is more like 1700 ft 200-300 ft of steps is fukken plenty
I try to do more gain in a single day every year. I did 5k ft gain this year, next year I have some ~6.5k planned. There's people who do over 8k in a day in my area who seriously impress me, they run major portions to make it happen. I don't know if I'll get to that point.It's mostly not hard, it just takes longer and managing water and food can be difficult. I'm incorporating real strength training for the first time now as that felt more like the limit for me than cardio fitness. That and "muscular endurance exercises" like doing uphill with lots (50 or 60lbs) of weight.If your goal is 1000m and you're actually training and taking it more seriously than someone who doesn't hike at all, IMO you'll be fine! The biggest thing to overcome is the mental game. Just believe in yourself.
what the fuck are you all on about? this is literally just hiking
This isn't hard. Try 2000m during summer. I know 55 years old ladies who climbed Mont tenibre from saint Etienne de tinée in August.And some people who cross the Alps or Corsica have to do 1000m up everyday for a whole weekAmericans need to step up their game
>>2851524Obsessed
>>2851516Physical BenefitsThe significant elevation gain of a 1000m hike requires considerable exertion, leading to numerous physical advantages:Cardiovascular Health: The sustained effort of climbing steep terrain elevates your heart rate, which strengthens heart muscles, improves aerobic fitness and endurance, and helps lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels.Muscle Strengthening: Hiking a 1000m ascent engages almost every major muscle group. Uphills work your quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, while downhills engage muscles around your ankles, hips, and core for stability. Carrying a backpack further strengthens your back and arm muscles.Bone Health: As a weight-bearing activity that works against gravity, hiking increases bone density, which helps prevent osteoporosis and strengthens your bones.Improved Balance and Proprioception: Navigating uneven terrain, rocks, and roots challenges your balance and activates stabilizing muscles, improving your body's awareness of its position in space (proprioception).Weight Management: Hiking at a brisk pace can burn a significant number of calories, making it an effective way to manage or lose weight.Enhanced Sleep Quality: Regular, moderate-to-vigorous exercise like a challenging hike can help regulate sleep patterns and alleviate insomnia.
>>2851516Mental and Emotional BenefitsThe combination of physical challenge and natural surroundings provides significant mental well-being benefits: Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce rumination (repetitive negative thoughts), lower stress hormones, and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression.Improved Mood and Self-Esteem: The sense of accomplishment from completing a challenging 1000m hike boosts self-confidence and self-esteem. Exposure to sunlight also helps the body produce Vitamin D, which is linked to improved mood.Enhanced Cognitive Function: Hiking can improve memory, focus, concentration, and problem-solving skills by increasing blood flow to the brain and activating navigation-related brain regions.Opportunity to Disconnect: A long hike offers a chance to unplug from technology and the demands of daily life, fostering mindfulness and a connection with the natural world. In short, a 1000m hike is a powerful activity that challenges your body and calms your mind in a way that typical gym workouts often cannot.
>>2851460Impressive, very nice.
>>2851462Don't settle for mediocrity, Anon. Those are rookie numbers.
>>2851524>measuring in meters>AmericansObsessed
>>2851426get a smartwatch that can monitor your HR accurately, try to stay at 60-70% of max HR zone, that way you almost never get tired.
>>2851576>Those are rookie numbersFacts. My first ever mountain hike was that anon's "realistic ceiling". That was when I was in worse shape with minimal hiking experience. A logical progression would be maxing out your Class 1 dayhiking numbers (minimum 5000 ft or 1500m vert) and then deciding if you want to get into multi-day backpacking trips, winter alpine objectives, more technical climbs, extreme sports like mtb, or a combo of those.
>>2851576Oh I know, but like lots of people are fat and/or otherwise have limited mobility for various reasons and I think it can be really disheartening to hear that you somehow HAVE to do thousands of feet of elevation gain in one day. Absolutely not, and you should do what your body lets you, and not try to compete with others.
>>2851426I'm not reading all that. Go outside, dude.
>>2851524Exactly, 1k is nothing for a person of normal fitness.
>>2851426That's the total height gain of the memest path on fucking Snowdon m8, climbed by drunk grannies (badly admittedly) every day. A gauge of good fitness to see if you can climb Mont Blanc is to do that twice up and down in daylight.
my favorite dayhike is 4k over 4mi, do people on here not actually go outside?
>>2851741>do people on here not actually go outside?Good thing you don't need 4k hikes in your backyard to go outdoors
>>2851744im just shocked to see that there are posters who max out at 5k feet in an entire year
>>2851745You have to consider that some gassed out fatty living in Florida has 0' elevation gain on a walk through the Everglades.
>>2851746thats fair
>>2851745I think >>2851466 was talking about 5000 ft in a single day being his max single-day gain this year. At least I hope so because 5000 total gain for an entire year is basically nothing, even for people living in the flats.
>>2851751that would make a lot more sense, 5k in a day is a feat even for someone who does 4k every other day or so.
It's also location-dependent. 1000m gained in some regions can be more taxing than 3000m gained in others.
>>2851754Fuck, 1000m gained in the summer might as well by 3000m gained in the winter. Especially in one of those rare heat waves that won't let up for days.
>>2851755The Rinposter might object to summer being more difficult than winter because he did Katahdin, Washington and Marcy in winter
>>2851745>>2851751Yeah sorry, meant single day. I only started wearing a fitness tracking watch halfway through the year but it says hiking elevation gain is 65k ft. Kind of a fun stat, I didn't know I could check this.
>>2851758Winter snow and ice beats summer heat any day. Spring snow and ice can get fucked though. Not worth the dice roll.
Is this bait? 1000m elevation is a normal hiking. My first hiking ever was with school at 13yo and it has a elevation gain of 830 mts. We didn't even considered it as something physically demanding, it was just walking.
It really depends on the distance. 4000ft over 10 miles is easy pz, if you cannot do that you are going to die at like 50.
As a east coaster, I don't really have the opportunity to do 1k. I did Mt Marcy this summer past, and it was challenging, but not impossible. The worst was the lack of trail blazes in the mid section. Beautiful hike though.
>>2851774im the anon youre replying to who was critical and 65k is legit nice work
