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Athlete Stories

Real stories from real Uphill Athletes to educate and inspire all mountain athletes.

Trail Running

A Landmark Year: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Hardrock 100

Athlete Stories

Real stories from real Uphill Athletes to educate and inspire all mountain athletes.

Aerobic Training

Endurance Training in Unconventional Places

Athlete Stories

Real stories from real Uphill Athletes to educate and inspire all mountain athletes.

Mountaineering

A 17-Year-Old Mt. Aconcagua Summit Dream Comes True

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Growth and success stories from real Uphill Athletes and their experience in the mountains.

“I’m Not An Athlete”

Denali at Ages 51 and 59: A Slideshow

“I Really Wish This Was Longer”

The Power of a Good Base

Backcountry Skimo 2022

Flow State. Bone Chill. Reanimation. Revelation.

“Girls Don’t Do That”

Nose in a Day in the Time of COVID-19

Bikepacking Training Using the Uphill Athlete Methodology

Training for Link Sar

Motivation and Perseverance

Virtual Leadville Marathon

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