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Brian Giangardella on February 15, 2022 at 7:55 am · in reply to: ME Climb – the inevitable questions :-) #63346

This is a good question. Like weight lifting more work on the big leg muscles would naturally increase the heart rate and put stress on breathing. I would like some clarity on this as well. It seems counter intuitive in the workout description.

[Brian Giangardella]

Brian Giangardella on December 16, 2021 at 8:54 pm · in reply to: Anaerobic Threshold Test #60895

Crushing my spirit over here Mark! Sounds good, I’m on it.

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Brian Giangardella on December 15, 2021 at 11:37 am · in reply to: Anaerobic Threshold Test #60841

Mark,

Thanks for the detailed response. The original test is set up as 15 min warm up 45 min work 10 min cool down. Should I repeat the test as follows? You suggested in your post do a 60 minute test what does that look like?

Thanks Brian

[Brian Giangardella]

Brian Giangardella on December 5, 2021 at 1:25 pm · in reply to: Down Jacket for Denali #60281

These would be my top 5 choices for Parka’s for Denali.

1. Patagonia Grade VII
2. Arc’teryx Alpha Parka
3. Montane Alpine 850
4. TNF Summit L6 Cloud Down
5. Marmot West Rib Parka

The EB most certainly fits the bill for Denali but it’s also over a 1000 Grams. The Montane is probably the best value but not as accessible as the others. There are also a few others but these would be my picks. The WM Snojack is also very nice but pricey like the Patagonia and Arc’teryx that’s why I omitted from my list. Mark did a video on Denali gear last year and it’s fantastic. If you haven’t checked it out you should.

[Brian Giangardella]

Brian Giangardella on November 6, 2021 at 9:55 am · in reply to: What are your upcoming climbs/events/goals that made you join? #58888

Denali May 2022 with AMS.

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Brian Giangardella on November 6, 2021 at 8:52 am · in reply to: Vimeo password #58880

Thanks Mark! Yikes… Not sure how I missed that.

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Brian Giangardella on November 3, 2021 at 10:56 pm · in reply to: Where is everyone located? #58776

Bellevue, Washington

Looks like we have a strong PNW presence here. Mailbox peak watch out.

Brian G