Get a plan. Train with confidence.
Strategy Session
45MIN
1-on-1 With Mikey
$85
Prep, Call & Summary
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Custom Plan
Tailored To You·Honest Answers·A Plan In Writing
What You Get
Walk Away With A Real Plan.
This is not a sales call. It is 45 focused minutes, 1-on-1 with Mikey, on what you are actually trying to do in the mountains.
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Before The Call
We Come Prepared
We've Reviewed Your Answers
Booking includes a short intake on your goals, training history, injuries, and timeline. We review it before we meet, so the call starts aligned with where you are.
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The Diagnosis
A Custom Training Recommendation
Built For Your Goals
Mikey assesses your current fitness, training history, and goals, then recommends the OAT program (or progression of programs) that fits your timeline and objectives. No generic advice. You will know exactly where to start.
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The Conversation
Honest Answers To Real Questions
No Sugarcoating
Bring your previous injuries, your objective, your gear questions, your timeline, your fears. We work through them together.
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The Deliverable
A Training Brief After The Call
Your Plan In Writing
A personalized PDF with what we discussed, the program we recommend, and your next steps. Reference it later, forward it to your hiking partner, use it as your training north star.
OAT Nepal Expedition
Calls Resume in November
From October 17 to November 14, the OAT team is in the Himalayas, trekking the Manaslu Circuit and climbing a 6,000-meter peak. You can book a Strategy Session for November 18 or later. We look forward to connecting with you when we're back.
Book Your Session
Pick A Time
Pick A Time
That Works.
The more you share in the booking notes, the better the call. A few things worth including:
- Your goal — specific trip, event, or general fitness
- Your training background — what you have been doing recently
- Any injuries or limitations — knees, hips, back, anything
- Your timeline — when you want to be ready
Mikey Bell
Founder · Lead Trainer
Your Coach
Grounded In Science.
Grounded In Science.
Refined In The Mountains.
With over a decade as a NASM-certified personal trainer and professional mountain guide on Mt. Shasta, Mikey blends his fitness expertise with firsthand knowledge from the field. After seeing how often fitness stood between people and the mountains, he founded OAT to bridge the gap. Every program is built on the science-based NASM OPT model, so you show up to your adventure confident and prepared.
Certifications & Credentials
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer
The gold standard in evidence-based training. NASM's OPT model is the backbone of every OAT program.
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Master's · Outdoor Adventure & Expedition Leadership
Graduate-level education in expedition planning, wilderness leadership, and outdoor risk management.
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Corrective Exercise Specialist
NASM-CES. Specialized training in injury prevention, movement assessment, and rehab-aware programming.
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Senior Fitness Specialist
NASM-SFS. Training methodology specific to athletes over 55 who refuse to slow down.
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Professional Mountain Guide
9+ years guiding with Shasta Mountain Guides. Mountaineering, backcountry skiing, and Pacific Crest Trail backpacking.
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Plant-Based Sports Nutrition Coach
Certified guidance on fueling endurance and strength performance through whole-food plant nutrition.
Before You Book
Common Questions.
Not sure a session is the right next step? Start here. If your question isn't covered, the form below comes straight to us.
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No, please do not book a paid session for a quick question. Use the contact form at the bottom of this page and we respond within 48 hours, often sooner.
We would rather answer your question over email than have you book a call you do not need.
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No. Active OAT members get a free 20-minute Kickoff Call when they join, plus access to our monthly community calls and direct coach messaging through the OAT Fit app.
The paid Strategy Session is for prospective members who want a 1-on-1 conversation before committing to a program.
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Mikey will ask about your goals, training history, current fitness, any injuries or limitations, and your timeline. Then we work through your specific situation: what program fits, what to expect, how to fuel and pace, gear questions, schedule questions, anything on your mind.
You leave with a clear recommendation and, within 24 hours, a personalized Training Brief PDF so you have everything in writing.
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That is exactly the kind of thing the Strategy Session is built for. You do not need to be ready to commit. You just need to be ready for an honest conversation about where you are and where you want to go.
If after talking it through, the answer is "not yet," that is a totally valid outcome. You will leave with clarity on what to work on first, and the door stays open.
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Often yes, but it depends on the specifics. Mikey is a Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and most OAT programs include modifications for common issues like knee pain, hip mobility, post-surgery recovery, and back sensitivity. KneeHab is built specifically for knee health and rehab.
The Strategy Session is the right place to get a real answer for your situation. Be specific about what you are dealing with, and we will be specific back.
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If you are 55 or older: Absolutely. Mikey is a NASM Certified Senior Fitness Specialist, and a large percentage of OAT athletes are in the 50 to 70 range and training for serious objectives. Age is not a limiter, deconditioning is. We meet you where you are.
If you have never done structured training before: Yes. Most OAT programs begin with a Stabilization Phase that teaches movement quality and builds an aerobic foundation before any load or intensity is added. You do not need a fitness background to start.
If you are already fit and training hard: Also yes. The programs scale up significantly across phases and are designed for serious mountain objectives. The Strategy Session is a great place to talk through where you would slot in.
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Yes. Reschedule any time with at least 24 hours notice using the link in your confirmation email.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable, since the slot was held for you. No-shows forfeit the session. Life happens, and we will work with you when it does, but please give us a heads up.
Get in Touch
Questions?
Questions?
We're Here.
If you don't hear back within a day or two, we're probably off the grid on an adventure. We'll get back to you as soon as we're back in service.