
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…

Determining Aerobic Threshold Using Breath Monitoring
We know from decades of training and coaching that the best way to measure and regulate intensity, in order to…

Training for Ice and Mixed Climbing
Calves burning, hips locked in hard against the ice, one arm locked off low as I swing an ice tool…

How to Climb the North Face of the Eiger
For many climbers the 1938 route on the Eiger would rightfully be a career highlight. It is a brilliant climb,…

The Via Valais
“That was the best trail I’ve ever run!” We each made that claim more than a few times during 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…

Uphill Athlete 16 Week Advanced SkiMo Training Plan with Bonus Mid Season Example Weeks
$79 This is the plan that we recommend for those who have already had a season or two of structured…