
Preseason Ski Touring Training
By Uphill Athlete Coach Sam Naney Winter is coming—are you ready for the ski season? Make sure you’re as fit…

The Uphill Athlete Podcast: Talking Overtraining
In this episode Scott Johnston and Sam Naney discuss overtraining syndrome (OTS). “Treading on the knife’s edge, there is no…

The Uphill Athlete Podcast: Meet Art M., a 74-y.o. athlete in training.
In this episode Scott Johnston is joined by Art Muir. Art is a seventy-four year old mountain enthusiast who has…

How to Do Box Step-offs
In this Uphill Athlete video tutorial, coach Scott Johnston demonstrates box step-off exercises, which activate and strengthen the gluteus medius…

Rock Climbing Drills
When doing ARC training or accumulating pitches during a climbing marathon session, it can be easy to lose your concentration…

Ice Climbing Training: Grip Strength
The dreaded pump. Every climber has been there: You. Can’t. Hold. On. Any. Longer! Rock climbers’ best training weapon for…

Training, Oxygen Systems, and Hypoxic Tents
Success Factors for Climbing Mount Everest and Other 8,000-Meter Peaks -by Steve House and Dr. Monica Piris Education about the…

How to Do Core: Scott’s Killer Core Routine
Developing core strength is important for all mountain athletes. A strong core will guard you against injury and will enable…

10 Skimo Skills to Practice Early-Season
Skimo racing is hands down the hardest aerobic work I’ve done in my endurance career. The full-body engagement and use…