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

mountaineering

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4 Advanced Mountaineering Training Exercises to Boost Speed and Endurance

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4 Advanced Mountaineering Training Exercises to Boost Speed and Endurance

Are you kicking so much ass that your training plan is starting to feel like preschool? Level up with these 4 expert-level mountaineering workouts.

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The Stunning Chicago Basin 14ers Will Blow Your Mind [Trip Report]

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The Stunning Chicago Basin 14ers Will Blow Your Mind [Trip Report]

Mount Eolus, Sunlight Peak, and Windom Peak are three of Colorado's most rugged and remote peaks. Here's a climber's guide to the Chicago Basin 14ers.

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Scrambling Exposed Kelso Ridge for the First Time Was Scary Good!

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Scrambling Exposed Kelso Ridge for the First Time Was Scary Good!

Ready to climb some of Colorado's more challenging 14ers? Hiking Kelso Ridge on Torreys Peak might be the best way to dive into class 3 scrambling.

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This Is What Happens When You Climb Mount Rainier Without a Guide [Trip Report]

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This Is What Happens When You Climb Mount Rainier Without a Guide [Trip Report]

Want a taste of high-altitude mountaineering? Then you might want to climb Mount Rainier via the Emmons Glacier route. Here's a guide to help you plan.

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What It's Really Like Climbing Mt. Katahdin in Winter

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What It's Really Like Climbing Mt. Katahdin in Winter

Mount Katahdin in Maine is a challenging hike in summer. And in winter, it becomes an expedition-style mountaineering adventure! Here's one climber's story.

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3 Easy Colorado Snow Climbs to Kick Your Crampons Into This Spring

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3 Easy Colorado Snow Climbs to Kick Your Crampons Into This Spring

Excited to kick some steps this spring? Here are three easy Colorado snow climbs you'll love: Juliet Couloir, Boudoir Couloir, and Whale's Tail Couloir.

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9 Easy Colorado 14ers You Need to Climb This Summer

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9 Easy Colorado 14ers You Need to Climb This Summer

Want to stand on top of the Rockies? Here are 9 easy Colorado 14ers that can be hiked by most people with a little fitness and a lot of heart.

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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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9 Mt. Rainier Summit Photos That Will Make You Want to Start Training Today

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9 Mt. Rainier Summit Photos That Will Make You Want to Start Training Today

Climbing Mt. Rainier is a bucket list adventure! Get inspired by these summit photos celebrating crevasses, sunrises, beard frost and summit beers.

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Climbing Mount Rainier: How Hard Is It Really?

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Climbing Mount Rainier: How Hard Is It Really?

Climbing Mt. Rainier is difficult but possible for most fit individuals. Here's how to tell if you're ready for this classic mountaineering challenge.

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The Definitive Guide to Climbing Mount Olympus (Washington) and Surviving

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The Definitive Guide to Climbing Mount Olympus (Washington) and Surviving

Climbing Mount Olympus will give you a taste of high altitude mountaineering at just 7980'. Ready to send it? Here's a helpful day-by-day itinerary plus route photos.

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Are You Actually Ready for a Difficult 14er? [Quiz]

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Are You Actually Ready for a Difficult 14er? [Quiz]

More inexperienced climbers are venturing onto Colorado's harder 14ers — sometimes with deadly results. Take this quiz to learn about the hazards.

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Climbing the Angel of Shavano Was the Best Girls' Trip Ever [Trip Report]

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Climbing the Angel of Shavano Was the Best Girls' Trip Ever [Trip Report]

Looking for an easy Colorado snow climb that's drop dead gorgeous and ends on a 14er? Get up early and spend your morning climbing the Angel of Shavano.

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.