Join the global community of successful climbers who have witnessed remarkable fitness improvements through this plan.
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This 16-week plan with structured workouts progresses gradually but will require considerable effort and commitment to complete. This plan demands some base-level fitness as it starts off with over 6 hours of required training per week and culminates in 11 hours per week. The structured workouts sync with your watch and will guide you through each interval to maintain the accuracy and efficiency of the workout.
This is the minimum training plan that we recommend for those who have a goal of climbing an high altitude expeditionary peak such as Denali, Aconcagua, Peak Lenin, Cho Oyu, or Everest.
Commit to this plan and you’ll witness incredible improvements in your fitness. Join the ranks of countless mountaineers worldwide who have unlocked their true potential and achieved unparalleled success with this proven and finely-tuned training plan.
This training plan requires you use a chest-strap heart rate monitor and GPS watch to log all your training. For the RPE-based version of this plan, click here.
While this plan is comprehensive, it’s flexible enough to be adapted to your specific objectives and available time. However, if you are attempting multiple big climbs in less than a six-month window, you’ll want to hire a coach for proper guidance.
This plan emphasizes physical training, and it is crucial to complement training with a suitable nutrition plan. Consult a nutritionist or dietitian. They can help customize your nutrition according to your training requirements and dietary preferences.
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