No Mountains? No Excuse. You don’t need alpine trails to train for mountain ultras — you need strategy. Some of the strongest climbers build their legs without ever touching a peak. Use what you do have: Stair Machine — power hiking strength Treadmill Incline — sustained climbing effort Weighted Lunges & Step-Ups — muscular endurance Hike Intervals — race-specific fatigue Mountains are a luxury. Discipline is the real advantage. If you can train smart in flat country — you’ll dominate when the h