Guided Performance Program

Success in the Mountains
Isn’t an Accident

It’s built long before opening day. Most hunters spend thousands preparing for a hunt—new gear, harder training, hoping their body is ready. At MTN PHYSIO, we believe hope isn’t a strategy. We prepare the one thing that matters most—your body—and stay in your corner all season long.

The MTN Physio Difference

Most Programs Prepare You for Opening Day. We Help You Through the Entire Season.

Most fitness programs are built around one goal: get you in shape before your hunt. You get a plan. You complete the training. Opening day arrives… and you’re on your own. But mountain hunting doesn’t stop when the season begins. That’s when the real challenge starts.

The Old Way
Traditional Programs
  • Workout Plan
  • Train Before Season
  • Opening Day
  • You’re On Your Own
The MTN Physio Way
MTN Physio
  • Comprehensive Evaluation
  • Personalized Plan
  • Weekly Accountability
  • Performance & Recovery Guidance
  • In-Season Support
  • Finish the Season Strong

Long climbs. Heavy pack-outs. A sore knee. A tight back. The difference between a successful season and heading home early often isn’t determination. It’s having a plan—and someone in your corner when your body is tested.

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Your Most Important Gear

Your Body Is Your Most Important Piece of Hunting Equipment.

Every year hunters invest in better boots, better optics, better packs, better bows, better rifles. Those investments matter. But none of them can carry you up the mountain.

BootsOpticsPacksBowsRifles
Your body carries every mile. every climb. every stalk. every pack-out.

Unlike your gear, you can’t replace it when you’re ten miles into the backcountry. Investing in your body isn’t just another expense—it’s one of the best investments you can make in your hunting season.

A Doctor In Your Corner

More Than a Training Program. A Doctor in Your Corner.

Working with MTN PHYSIO means more than receiving a workout plan. It means having a Doctor of Physical Therapy who understands the demands of mountain hunting and is invested in helping you succeed.

Before the season, we evaluate how your body moves, identify weaknesses, and build a personalized performance plan around your hunt. Throughout the program, we meet weekly to review progress and adjust your plan—training, nutrition, recovery, and your questions.

And when the season arrives, you’re not left figuring things out alone. If your body starts talking to you after a long climb, you already have someone who knows your movement and your goals. Because success isn’t measured by how prepared you felt on opening morning—it’s measured by how you finish.

Inside the Program

What You’ll Receive

Inside the Guided Performance Program, you’ll receive everything you need to prepare with purpose and perform when it matters most.

  • Comprehensive Movement & Performance Evaluation
  • Personalized Training Plan
  • Weekly One-on-One Accountability
  • Nutrition & Recovery Guidance
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Exercise Progressions
  • Injury Risk Reduction Strategies
  • Ongoing Support Throughout Your Season
  • Direct Guidance From a Doctor of Physical Therapy

This isn’t another generic workout plan. It’s a personalized partnership focused on helping you perform when it matters most.

Real Hunters. Real Results.

Don’t Take Our Word For It. Hear From Hunters Who Trusted MTN Physio.

“Preston helped me hit physical goals I honestly did not think were possible. I dropped weight, stayed strong, and archery elk hunted without falling behind my younger group.”

Jesse H.

“He looked at the full picture instead of just the injury. The program helped my whole body heal and move better during recovery.”

Alec P.

“Preston is my go-to any time my body is not cooperating. Fast assessments and simple exercises that work quickly. Total professional.”

Robin W.
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Meet Your Doctor

Meet Dr. Preston Ward

Mountain hunting has always been more than a hobby to me. It’s a lifestyle. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and lifelong mountain hunter, I’ve seen too many hunters invest thousands preparing for a season while overlooking the one thing that determines whether they’ll truly enjoy it—their body.

That’s why I created MTN PHYSIO. Not to sell another workout program. Not to hand out generic training plans. But to give serious mountain hunters a knowledgeable professional in their corner who understands both the human body and the demands of the mountains.

My mission is simple: help you move better, perform better, stay healthier—and give yourself the best opportunity for a successful season, from opening day to the final pack-out.

  • PT, DPT, OCS
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Board-Certified
  • Mountain Hunter
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program designed for?

Serious mountain hunters who want individualized guidance and are committed to preparing for demanding hunts.

Do I have to live in Utah?

No. We work with hunters across the United States and around the globe.

How long do we work together?

We’ll discuss the program timeline and exactly how we work together during your qualifying call.

What’s included?

We’ll review everything included during your call and determine whether we’re the right fit for your goals.

What is the investment?

During your qualifying call, we’ll walk through everything included and answer any questions you have.

Don’t Leave Your Season to Chance

You’ve already invested in the tag. The gear. The travel. The time. Now invest in the one thing that has to carry you through it all. If you want a doctor who understands mountain hunting and is committed to helping you perform before, during, and after the season—we’d love to learn more about your goals.

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