
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 Female Uphill Athlete Video Series. Episode 3: Adjustments for Our Reproductive Health
Carolyn Parker, Alison Naney and Maya Seckinger talk about training adjustments for our hormonal cycle and other considerations around our…

David Goettler Trains Muscular Endurance for Shishapangma
Professional alpinist David Goettler, coached by Scott Johnston, uses a special muscular endurance workout in preparation for an alpine-style ascent…

Summer Is for Alpine Rock
Spring has come to the valleys, and with spring the allure of summer. And summer has long meant one of…

Mental Training: What Climbing in Slovenia Taught Me
Mental strength, the ability to think—and act—clearly and smartly in demanding and dangerous situations, is the single most difficult capacity…

Using Blood Lactate Testing in Mountain Running
Let’s get one thing straight right away. I may be new to trail and mountain running (less than one year)…

5 Reasons Why a Strong Core Makes You a Better Ski Mountaineer
The core training that ski mountaineers do should be as functional as possible. Your core is basic to many of…

Kilian Jornet Interview: Training for Different Races
Kilian Jornet explains in this video interview why he is no longer doing any interval training. He tells Steve House…