Read all about the role of mitochondria in aerobic training. By tailoring training and recovery, readers can enhance these biological processes to improve endurance and resilience.
Author: Steve House
This guide breaks down how to train effectively for hiking and trekking goals—from building aerobic endurance and strength to managing pack weight, planning your schedule, and preparing mentally.
The New Year often brings big resolutions—grand ambitions and lofty goals. But here’s the truth: big dreams aren’t built in big gestures. They’re built in the quiet moments of showing up, day after day, whether you feel like it or not. For those of us drawn to the mountains, whether we’re running trails, climbing peaks, or training in silence, we know that the real work is rarely glamorous. It’s not the summit photo or the race finish. It’s lacing up your shoes in the dark of winter. It’s getting in the miles when no one’s watching. It’s fighting the little…
The point of climbing a mountain like Everest is to become the person that can climb Everest. Training for a Mount Everest expedition demands a meticulous blend of physical, mental, and technical preparation. There is no simple answer to the question “How do you train for Everest?” because preparing for the highest peak on Earth is an extremely complex and individualized process. What we can tell you, from decades of coaching mountain athletes at every level, is that the training is the most controllable aspect of your preparation—and it is the single biggest determinant of whether you succeed safely. This…
Switching between seasonal sports can be tricky. Read Uphill Athlete’s recommendations for mountain athletes to ensure an enjoyable, injury-free transition from winter skiing to spring trail running.
No mountain has ever been climbed. Those steps, those handholds, those ice axes are the foundations upon which we lift ourselves—and one another—up. Not above others, not even above our past selves. We go to meet ourselves. Our true selves. The mountain truly is an analogue to ourselves. “Within alpinism’s narrow framework we seek transcendence and relentlessly pursue what remains hidden from us on flat ground: Our true selves.” -Beyond the Mountain (2009) Why do we go to the mountains? Taking risks and doing tough things isn’t particularly hard, or brave; your actions are a manifestation of who you are…
Want to know everything about training for rock climbing? Read on to develop the necessary strength, technique, and endurance to tackle any angle of ascent.
Training for alpinism is arguably one of the most complex mental and physical skill sets that people train for simply because you have to be good at everything. For many climbers the 1938 route on the Eiger would rightfully be a career highlight. It is a brilliant climb, truly world-class in every way. In this article I will use training for and climbing the Eiger via its North Face as a parable for training for all alpinism. Physical training In the case of alpinism, we’re going to describe the physical demands in terms of technical demands. To safely complete this…
In my last newsletter I had asked you to join me in "wrestling the why", and you responded with a quality and quantity of thought provoking insight well beyond my expectations. So today I share your thoughts with. After all, this conversation belongs to us all. Noel Gerritse wrote: Training helps me feel better: I’ve felt like my best self when I’ve been in the best shape of my life. But besides those shorter moments, what’s consistently true is that when I train I feel like a better version of myself. Happier, stronger, more balanced – both physically as well…
Veteran Denali guide and Uphill Athlete coach Mark P. walks you through the clothing and personal gear he uses on Denali. Filled with details and tips, this video is a must-watch for anyone considering gearing up for North America’s highest mountain. Uphill Athlete’s Recommended Denali Clothing and Gear List Things we don’t bring