Trusted by Guides and Outfitters in Alaska and Around the World
What We Do
At HuntStrong Fitness, we provide expert-designed training and nutrition programs to help hunters build the strength, endurance, and mobility needed for backcountry success. Whether you’re climbing steep terrain, hauling heavy pack-outs, or pushing through long days in rugged conditions, our programs are designed to match your goals, fitness level, and hunting demands.
How We Help Hunters Succeed:
Hunt-Ready Training Programs – Develop full-body strength, endurance, and mobility for the demands of the mountains.
Nutrition Coaching – Optimize fueling, recovery, and energy levels to perform at your best.
Flexible Training Options – Choose from asynchronous programs, custom plans, or full coaching to fit your schedule and goals.
Progress Tracking & Accountability – Stay on track with workout logging, habit tracking, and in-app support.
With HuntStrong Fitness, you’ll be physically and mentally prepared to handle the toughest hunts and make the most of every adventure.
Are You Prepared to Succeed?
According to Alaskan Guides across a variety of species and landscapes, 30-60% of hunters on Guided Alaskan Hunts fail due to physical fitness.
Backcountry hunting demands more than skill and determination—it requires strength, endurance, and mental toughness. Hunters who arrive unprepared often miss opportunities, cut their hunts short, or even put themselves at risk.
Here's what hunters are saying about their HuntStrong Fitness experience:
Jonathan - Michigan
"Since working with HuntStrong, I've quickly done away with some pretty pathetic belief systems about what can be done, and I can tell (most importantly, really feel) that I am on my way to my best self/goal weight, while I prepare for a dream hunt that is a few months away."
Todd - Alberta
"Jack at HuntStrong set me up with a fitness program tailored for my needs and goals in the backcountry. I met him in an online meeting and found him easy to talk to and really liked that as a mountain hunter himself, he understood what I needed from a fitness program. This was important to me. I also liked that he took my age (57) into consideration along with my goals of hitting the mountains with a 60 lb pack and being in the physical shape I need to be when I do it."
Joshua - Alaska
“I’ve been working on my hunting fitness for several years but have always felt like I’ve lacked knowledge and direction with my workouts and nutrition. Jack has been extraordinarily helpful in setting up a plan for me that is customized to me. HuntStrong is definitely the place to be for your outdoor fitness needs!”
Your HuntStrong Coach
I’m Jack Silgen, the founder of HuntStrong. Based out of Anchorage, Alaska, I help hunters prepare their bodies for the pursuit. As a lifelong outdoorsman and fitness coach, I understand the physical and mental demands that backcountry hunting places on the body. Whether you're training for your first mountain hunt, looking to build endurance for long pack-outs, or simply want to stay in peak condition for a lifetime of adventure, I’m here to help.
With a background in athletics, coaching, and backcountry fitness, I’ve designed a system that’s built specifically for hunters—focusing on strength, endurance, injury prevention, and nutrition to keep you in the field longer and performing at your best. My goal is to help you be physically prepared for the pursuit, so when the moment of truth arrives, you're ready to make it count.
Join me, and let’s get HuntStrong.