BASE CAMP ATHLETICS
Season-specific training membership for mountain sports so you can go further, feel better and chase more joy.
train like an athlete in your current season of life.
Lemme guess, when it comes to training, you feel…
Overwhelmed. There are a million exercises & you spend half the time in the gym figuring out WTF you’re going to do.
Uncertain what should be your priority in a given season to get the most benefit out of training.
Frustrated. Maybe you’ve hopped between a few programs, group fitness, Peloton, Crossfit. Nothing feels just right for right now.
Struggling to find balance between gym training and your outdoor pursuits. You tend to go all-in or nothing-at-all training wise.
You don’t care about impressing anyone at the gym.
You just want to feel STRONG AF doing the shit you love outdoors.
You need a plan that aligns with your goals - and fits your real life.
ding!
base camp athletics
has entered the chat.
Purposeful, season-specific training for outdoor sports meets community support.
Inside this membership you’ll…
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Each 3-month training block is built with a PURPOSEFUL ADAPTATION in mind. So you’ll see measurable gains in strength, capacity, power - whatever our seasonal focus is.
This translates into feeling STRONGER and more CONFIDENT in the mountains
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No more gym-overwhelm. You don’t need to figure out what works (that’s on me!).
Instead, you’ll walk into the gym (or your home gym) with a plan that aligns with your bigger goals. All you need to do is put in the work.
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Your training should fit your life, not the other way around. Our membership allows you to swap between programs at any time so you can…
Choose between full gym (including barbell, cable, machines, DB/KB) and basic (home gym) options
Choose a goal that aligns with your current priority
Choose a training frequency (2, 3, 4 days) that fits LIFE.
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You might be training on your own terms, but you’re not alone in this!
Membership includes a community message board for questions, weekly prompts, motivation, and coaching support.
How do I know this’ll work?
Well, ten years ago I was your classic “injury-prone” trail runner who was burnt out on the injury-rehab-overuse cycle.
I’d tried every trendy fitness program under the sun but just couldn’t find the same joy in the weight room I did on the trails - so I didn’t stick with it.
but, after an especially persistent bout of Achilles tendonitis, I decided to get strong for good.
Hi! I’m Rachel.
Strength, running & kettlebell coach. Dog-mom, regular-mom, mountain athlete. Packer of snacks, lover of Trader Joe’s, coffee, Parks & Rec, and playing outside.
I loved the confidence, connection and joy I found hiking, trail running, skiing, and biking. But as a card-carrying member of team “too much”, going too hard without proper prep led to literal YEARS of battling over-use injuries.
That is, until I discovered the magic of strength training. Sure, I could go further and faster…
But I also felt strong.
Powerful.
Capable.
Confident.
Connected to my body.
It changed my life in and out of the gym. Especially in a world that still pressures women to “shrink, shred and tone”, I want more women to feel like, and view themselves as, athletes.
To experience their own power, strength and resilience.
To know that training can support their life rather than feeling like another “should”.
To know that what their bodies can DO is worth infinitely more than what a scale can measure.
I created Base Camp Athletics to help outdoorsy folx build strength and confidence without diet culture vibes.
this is how we do it.
if you just heard Montell Jordan in your head, I think we’ll get along just fine.
Let’s cut to it: Simone Biles doesn’t train the same way year-round. Neither does Caitlin Clark. Athletes train in purposeful seasons that support their overall goals.
And that is exactly what we do inside Base Camp Athletics. Here’s how:
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Purposeful, progressive strength training that supports your season rather than competes with it.
You’ll choose a program designed for adaptations that perfectly complement your activities & goals.
Maybe it’s…
building endurance and fatigue-resistance in the pre-season
shifting to strength “maintenance mode” as you rack up miles or outdoor days
chasing big strength or muscle gains during off-season (hello, stick season).
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If you’ve never followed a structured program, it is a GAME CHANGER.
My programs are delivered in 4-6 week blocks using progressive overload. This means workouts are similar - but we keep challenging the body by adding reps, adding load, increasing tension.
This means that you…
Don’t spend foreverrrr figuring out your form & which weights to use. Just get in there & get it done.
Get stronger without feeling sore or wrecked all the time - your body knows what to expect and adapts.
Can mentally shift into your workout more easily - you don’t need to learn 20 new exercises every week
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Stop trying to stuff your life into a cookie-cutter program. Becoming consistent is going to demand flexibility.
Which is why I bake it right into the program. For example…
Need to shift around your training days? EASY.
Need to swap an exercise due to equipment or because you need to modify it? DONE.
Need to switch between programs because life is life-ing? GO FOR IT.
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Never again wonder “WTF should I do today”.
My programs are delivered via the most user-friendly app on the market. Each workout includes all the details.
sets and reps
demo videos and general cues
guidance on how heavy to load it
tempo, pauses, rest periods (oh my!)
All you need to do is open your phone and get to work.
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Access to a community message board where you can…
ask questions (answered on a weekly basis)
share adventure & training goals
get accountability via weekly prompts
celebrate wins
build skills via private weekly educational video (set-up for a lift, troubleshooting a certain exercise, post-workout fueling)
you know you want to peek…
Inside Base Camp Athletics you get...
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Strength Programming
2-4 workouts per week (dependent on your seasonal goal) delivered via a wildly user-friendly app - including demo videos, sets/reps/rest, and cues.
No more aimlessly wandering around the gym or scrolling generic workouts. It’s all right there - open up your phone & get to work.
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Track Your Gains
I’m going to be real with you: strength gains can feel “slow” compared to aerobic conditioning.
Which is why having actual tangible proof can motivating AF. You’ll track your reps, weight, and level of difficulty in each workout - and my app will automatically calculate (and celebrate!) those gains.
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Supportive Community
When it comes to building lifestyle behaviors, the people you surround yourself with matter.
Tap into a supportive community of folks training for long-haul health and performance. Celebrate wins, share your adventures, and learn together (you know when someone asks a great question and you think “oooooh! I was wondering that too!”? Thats why I built this space)
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Coaching Support
Hello from a not-AI-robot but a real human who wants you to feel strong, capable and confident.
I’ll be on the community message board weekly to answer your questions, provide accountability, and share educational resources that are specific to your season of training.
So you can apply what you learn immediately.
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On-Demand Resources
Access to an ever-growing library of educational resources and supplemental training (think: extra mobility, travel/no-equipment workouts, 10-15 minute express workouts) available at your finger tips.
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Strength is an investment in your future performance - and once built, it’s gonna pay big dividends.
The best compliments for me are “I just went for a huge {hike, run, bike, climb} and didn’t even think about my {knee, low back, insert-body-part that usually bugs you}”.
The strength, power, and endurance you build in the gym will translate to being able to go farther, feel better and recover faster outdoors.
so you can just get out there and have some fucking fun.
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Walk into the gym with the same confidence you have sending a ski line, slogging up that hiking trail, or lacing up your trail shoes because you have…
A program that feels simple, sustainable, and connected to you GOALS
Data and actual proof of your GAINS
A coach and community celebrating your WINS
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Not only are you going to building strong, resilient muscles, bones, & tendons.
You’ve got a flexible training system that adapts to your seasons of sport and life so you finally train CONSISTENTLY.
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Psssst wanna know a secret? You’re already an athlete. I know that.
But in case you’re not truly convinced…but by training like an athlete
by challenging your body without wrecking yourself
by trusting the process & focus of your season
by seeing and appreciating what your body can do
You might just start to deeply believe that too.
so that you can finally…
ready to build your adventure rig?
Your payment options are below. I offer a discount for purchasing 3-month training blocks paid in full because that is a reasonable amount of time to experience noticeable gains with consistent training.
Within 24 hours (business days, M-F), you’ll receive an email with next steps - your client contract, a link to create an account in my app, and selecting your program. I’m happy to give guidance on program selection if you have any questions.
FAQs
You do your research. And I like that. Here are a few things you might be wondering…
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You’ll receive 2-4 weekly workouts, depending on the season & goal of the program.
For example: during peak season (when you’re spending LOTS of time running/biking/skiing/etc) - it’ll be 2 days a week. During an “off season”, it might be 4 days a week.
You can find details for each program on my summary sheet.
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This depends on the goal & season. On average, I aim for workouts to take ~45 minutes from start to finish.
During off-season, workouts will be longer (60 minutes). During peak season, they may be a abit shorter (30 minutes)
Note: during the first week of a new phase, expect your workouts to take a bit longer. You’ll have a few new movements, new instructions or techniques, etc.
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Base Camp Athletics includes FULL GYM and BASIC/HOME GYM options.
FULL GYM:
Squat rack, barbell, plates
Pull-up/chin-up bar or machine
Dumbbells and/or Kettlebells
Adjustable incline bench
Box (or flat bench)
Cable Machine
Bands (long loop and mini-band)
BASIC / HOME GYM>
Light, medium, and heavy weights (dumbbell or kettlebells)
Resistance bands (mini bands and “long loop” bands)
A sturdy box/bench (coffee table or chair can work)
Ideal but not required: a pull-up bar (door mounted is fine) or suspension trainer (TRX)
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This group programming option is designed for those who have some strength training experience.
Home/Basic Gym: comfortable with basic dumbbell and bodyweight movements
Full Gym: comfortable with dumbbell, barbell, and machine-based movements
If you’ve never strength trained before - I’d highly recommend working with a trainer 1:1 for a short period of time first to DIAL your form for major movements (squat, hinge, push, pull, carry, core). Learning to do things RIGHT and building a solid foundation will pay you back in spades.
You can learn more about my Summit 1:1 coaching on my page.
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No, but:
You are welcome (and encouraged) to WRITE DOWN your workouts as you go. This a great way to keep your program for life at a cost of $0.00 to you.
Please note that keeping your program in this manner is for YOUR EYES ONLY. Any attempt to copy, re-sell, share, or re-distribute this program is an intellectual property violation and will be treated as such.
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If any of the following apply to you, I would strongly advise doing 1:1 coaching FIRST, then shifting into the group program:
You’re returning after an injury and/or have specific limitations or restriction
You are brand new to strength training (hi, welcome - I’m truly so glad you’re here). I want you to have a SOLID foundation to build your house on and 1:1 is a worthwhile temporary investement to do just that.
You want to LEARN or DIAL a certain skill. Want to learn kettlebell movements? Refine your barbell lifts? Let me actively coach & teach you in my 1:1.
You have SPECIFIC performance goals. Whether it’s PR-ing a lift, training for a certain ultra, or getting your first pull-up.