Mountain Man Competition

Overview

Every year One Canadian Mechanized Battle Group (1 CMBG), based in Edmonton Alberta, holds a military fitness competition known as the Mountain Man Challenge. Usually over 250 participants tackle the 32km trek through the Edmonton River Valley Trail system. Each soldier is required to shoulder a 15kg rucksack throughout the course and during one 3.2km section, carry two sandbags weighing 18kg. The Mountain Man Challenge involves members of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), 1 Field Ambulance, Service Battalion and Combat Engineers. This show features segments on Army physical fitness standards and Army occupations.