In the foothills where I live it's a daily 5 mile hike with a 10 lb Garand in my hands (no sling) and a 30lb slab of iron on my back 6 days a week. Back at the trailhead if the ground is dry or frozen then its pushups, then shed the backpack, and do crunches. Otherwise, it's back to the shack to do those.
When it's icy I add crampons. When the snow is deep it's time for snowshoes. The minimum objective is 1,000 miles of trail before heading to elk camp.
Definitely true it's easier to stay in shape then to get in shape...
