Climb Your Mountain.
Wouldn't you love to be fit enough to climb a mountain or run a half-marathon any day of the year without extra training? A lot of people in my community talk about wanting that elusive, always-on, …
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Today we're going to talk about the 5 most common myths about hiking training that might be slowing you down. Before I learned these, getting in shape to backpack and climb mountains was a slow and …
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OK, I don't normally post Instagram posts as blog posts. But this one got such a great response, I really wanted to share it with more of you. Apparently a lot of us feel this way sometimes! I …
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Back in 2017, I almost quit my high-altitude mountaineering class. Not because it was too hard or too scary. But because when you’re surrounded by die-hard badasses, it’s really hard to stop comparing …
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Looking for a fun sport that will get you in amazing shape without draining your bank account? Then trail running might be for you. Trail running gear is ridiculously simple. In fact, all your trail …
Can humans train for high altitude? It's actually a somewhat controversial question, but the answer is probably yes. Studies involving Sherpas and other high-altitude natives suggest that their bodies …
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