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Thursdays · April 2 – April 30
6:00–7:00 AM · Pilot Butte · Bend, Oregon
Build strength, endurance, and confidence — one climb at a time.
The Pilot Butte Ascent Series is a 5-week guided small-group training experience designed to help you move stronger and more efficiently using hills as a powerful fitness tool. Hills improve cardiovascular health, muscular strength, balance, and long-term mobility — whether you’re a runner, hiker, or simply someone who wants to feel stronger in your body.
Each week, we return to the same climb to practice steady effort through a mix of walking, power hiking, and running. Sessions are effort-based — not pace-based — with a focus on good mechanics, repeatable work, and sustainable progress.
You do not need to run the entire hill. Most participants use a combination of movement strategies. The goal is simple: choose the effort that allows you to come back stronger the following week.
This is not a race and not a high-intensity workout group. It’s a supportive environment centered on consistency, confidence, and long-term fitness.
What’s Included
• Five guided group sessions
• Warm-up and coached climb each week
• Coaching cues for effort, posture, and pacing
• Optional second uphill effort
• At-home exercises to support hill progress
• Small group size for personalized attention
• Participant raffles and giveaways
• Priority access to future Ember Ascent programming
Who It’s For
Runners, hikers, and anyone wanting structured outdoor training
Those rebuilding consistency after winter
People preparing for spring or summer goals
Anyone wanting to feel stronger and more capable
All experience levels are welcome. You do not need to be fast — just willing to show up.
Investment: $95 for the full 5-week series
Spots are limited to keep the group supportive and intentional.
Detailed meeting information will be shared after registration. Waiver submission required.
Thursdays · April 2 – April 30
6:00–7:00 AM · Pilot Butte · Bend, Oregon
Build strength, endurance, and confidence — one climb at a time.
The Pilot Butte Ascent Series is a 5-week guided small-group training experience designed to help you move stronger and more efficiently using hills as a powerful fitness tool. Hills improve cardiovascular health, muscular strength, balance, and long-term mobility — whether you’re a runner, hiker, or simply someone who wants to feel stronger in your body.
Each week, we return to the same climb to practice steady effort through a mix of walking, power hiking, and running. Sessions are effort-based — not pace-based — with a focus on good mechanics, repeatable work, and sustainable progress.
You do not need to run the entire hill. Most participants use a combination of movement strategies. The goal is simple: choose the effort that allows you to come back stronger the following week.
This is not a race and not a high-intensity workout group. It’s a supportive environment centered on consistency, confidence, and long-term fitness.
What’s Included
• Five guided group sessions
• Warm-up and coached climb each week
• Coaching cues for effort, posture, and pacing
• Optional second uphill effort
• At-home exercises to support hill progress
• Small group size for personalized attention
• Participant raffles and giveaways
• Priority access to future Ember Ascent programming
Who It’s For
Runners, hikers, and anyone wanting structured outdoor training
Those rebuilding consistency after winter
People preparing for spring or summer goals
Anyone wanting to feel stronger and more capable
All experience levels are welcome. You do not need to be fast — just willing to show up.
Investment: $95 for the full 5-week series
Spots are limited to keep the group supportive and intentional.
Detailed meeting information will be shared after registration. Waiver submission required.