Training
Sarah Maurer
How to Start Running for Beginners

Running is a great way to stay in shape during the coronavirus pandemic while gyms are closed. In this post, I’ll show you how to get started as a beginner using the walk-run technique.

How to Start Running for Beginners
Nutrition
Sarah
The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for ...

Confused about sports nutrition? The good news is that the best diets are simple, flexible, and fit into your busy lifestyle. Here’s all my best nutrition advice for mountaineers, backpackers, and other mountain athletes.

The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for Mountain Athletes
Mindset
Sarah Maurer
9 Indoor Survival Skills for Hikers in ...

Brush up on your quarantine survival skills now that the trails are closed! Here's a guide for endurance athletes on staying happy and healthy indoors.

9 Indoor Survival Skills for Hikers in Quarantine
Endurance Training, Training
Sarah
How to get BACK in shape fast (for endurance ...

Are you returning to training after an extended time off? Here's a six-step plan to rebuild your hiking, backpacking, or trail running fitness.

How to get BACK in shape fast (for endurance athletes)
Mindset
Sarah
9 Things Healthy Hikers Do Every Day

Hiking for better health means more than putting on a pack and walking! Follow these daily health habits to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

9 Things Healthy Hikers Do Every Day

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3 simple workouts that will prepare you for high altitude

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3 simple workouts that will prepare you for high altitude

Planning a hike, climb, or trek at high elevation? Try these intense cardio workouts to improve your speed, endurance, and comfort in the thin air.

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Crushing Fear and Doubt for Good on Bolivia's High Peaks

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Crushing Fear and Doubt for Good on Bolivia's High Peaks

High-altitude mountain climbing in Bolivia can be scary, but it can also change your life! Here's a guide to Pequeno Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi, and Illimani.

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Ecuador Travel Guide: A 9-Day Mountaineering Itinerary

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Ecuador Travel Guide: A 9-Day Mountaineering Itinerary

Experience Andes mountaineering with ascents of Iliniza, Cayambe, and Chimborazo. This Ecuador travel guide walks you through 9 days of climbing fun.

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5 Amazing Mountains to Climb in Ecuador That Aren't Cotopaxi

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5 Amazing Mountains to Climb in Ecuador That Aren't Cotopaxi

Looking to beat the crowds and find mountaineering solitude in Ecuador? Here's the scoop on Pichincha, Corazon, Iliniza, Cayambe, and Chimborazo.

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Rucu Pichincha: How to Climb a High-Altitude Peak Without Leaving Quito

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Rucu Pichincha: How to Climb a High-Altitude Peak Without Leaving Quito

Experience high-altitude hiking without leaving Quito! Here's everything you need to know to climb the 15,413-foot Rucu Pichincha volcano.

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Altitude Sickness Prevention: Tips for Hikers and Travelers

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Altitude Sickness Prevention: Tips for Hikers and Travelers

Traveling to Nepal, South America, or Colorado for a hike? Follow these altitude sickness prevention tips to stay safe and healthy at high altitude.

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How to Train for High Altitude Hiking at Sea Level

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How to Train for High Altitude Hiking at Sea Level

You don't need mountains to train for big peaks and Himalayan treks. But you do need grit and creativity. Here's how to train for high-altitude hiking at sea level.

An Amazing 9-Day Climbing Tour of Pico de Orizaba and Mexico's Volcanoes [Guest Post]

An Amazing 9-Day Climbing Tour of Pico de Orizaba and Mexico's Volcanoes [Guest Post]

Experience mountaineering in Mexico! This post walks day by day through a 9-day climbing tour of Pico de Orizaba, Iztaccihuatl and Nevado de Toluca.

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This Is What Happens When You Can't Stop Climbing Volcanoes

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This Is What Happens When You Can't Stop Climbing Volcanoes

A guide to Mexico's jaw-dropping Iztaccihuatl hike. This extinct volcano climb isn't technical, but at an elevation of 17,160 ft., it will definitely test your fitness and stamina. The reward: breathtaking summit views — and hopefully a firework show from nearby Popocatepetl.

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Best Advice for a Guy Who Is Training for Elbrus?

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Best Advice for a Guy Who Is Training for Elbrus?

Jed from Nebraska is gearing up to climb the highest peak in Europe. Here's a month by month training roadmap he can follow to prepare for his Mount Elbrus Climb.

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How Difficult Is Climbing Pico de Orizaba?

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How Difficult Is Climbing Pico de Orizaba?

Guides say that many people underestimate Mexico's highest mountain. Here's what you need to know about Pico de Orizaba's climbing difficulty.

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So I Totally Choked on Orizaba. Here's How I'm Dealing.

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So I Totally Choked on Orizaba. Here's How I'm Dealing.

So what do you do when you've trained for a year to climb Pico de Orizaba – and fail? Here's how I'm dealing with this severe disappointment.

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Nevado de Toluca Is the Little Volcano That Stole My Heart

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Nevado de Toluca Is the Little Volcano That Stole My Heart

This "little" volcano is one of Mexico's best-kept hiking secrets. Here's everything you need to know about climbing Nevado de Toluca, elevation 15,354'.