Am I fit enough for my trek?

Eight honest questions. Pick one of 97 treks and hikes. Barnaby compares your answers with its real distance, climbing and altitude, then tells you where you stand and how long you need to train.

Which trek are you training for?

Trek Time until you start

How often do you do 30+ minutes of cardio?

Brisk uphill walking, running, cycling, swimming and rowing all count.

Rarely or never 1–2 times a week 3–4 times a week 5+ times a week

What's your biggest hike in the last 6 months?

Nothing over a couple of hours Under 10 km or under 500 m of climbing 10–20 km with 500–1,000 m of climbing 20 km+ or more than 1,000 m of climbing

Have you hiked several days in a row?

Never Two days back to back 3–5 days in a row 6+ days in a row

Have you hiked with 8 kg (18 lb) or more on your back?

Never Once or twice Regularly

How many floors of stairs can you climb at a steady pace without stopping?

Fewer than 3 3–10 10–20 More than 20

How do your knees and ankles feel on long descents?

No problems Sometimes sore the next day Regular pain

What's the highest altitude you've slept at?

Your trek goes above 4,000 m. Fitness helps, but altitude experience matters more.

Below 2,500 m 2,500–3,500 m 3,500–4,500 m Above 4,500 m

Answer every question to see your result.

This quiz gives a rough guide, not medical advice. If you have heart, lung or joint conditions, talk to a doctor before training for a big trek.

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