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TOUGH ELK

July 18, 2026
Caras Park
Missoula, MT 59802 US

TOUGH ELK Workout

Hunting backpack required — we will provide the weight.

Ruck & Workout Weight

  • Men’s Sandbag: 40 lbs
  • Women’s Sandbag: 20/30 lbs

Sandbag Carry Station Weight

  • Men’s Sandbag: 60 lbs
  • Women’s Sandbag: 40 lbs

The TOUGH Elk workout is designed to simulate the physical and mental demands of a true backcountry elk hunt. Participants will move through a challenging course built by the MTNTOUGH training team, testing grit, strength, and endurance under load.

The workout will include:

  • Walking Pack Lunges
  • Pack Squat Unders
  • Burpees
  • Box Step Overs
  • Pack Zercher Squats
  • Sandbag Carry
  • Weighted Ruck

We will release the final workout details and a complete movement demonstration video on the evening before the event so you can arrive prepared and ready to perform.

Train hard. Show up ready. Earn it.

For an example of past TOUGH Event workouts, please reference this video. 

Experience the pinnacle of functional mountain fitness and mental resilience with MTNTOUGH. Created and refined in Montana by hunters and military Special Operations Forces, the MTNTOUGH+ app is crafted to develop mountain athletes who thrive in the backcountry. Whether you’re training at home, in the gym, or on the go, MTNTOUGH+ provides a diverse array of fitness programs. Each program is tailored to your skill level and personal goals. Embrace the challenge and elevate your performance with MTNTOUGH.

MTNTOUGH goes beyond just physical fitness. Our programs also build mental toughness, optimize nutrition, and provide a variety of other tools. Prepare for every challenge in the backcountry and beyond.

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