Motivation and Perseverance
My Uphill Athlete coach Sam Naney asked me for some thoughts on persevering with training…
Browsing: Athlete Story
Virtual Leadville Marathon
I ran the Leadville Marathon in 2016, thinking that it would be good training for…
Into the Hills: A Ski Traverse of the Wind River Range
On May 15, 2020, Uphill Athlete Iain Kuo and two companions completed a two-week ski…
Aerobic Capacity for The Eiger North Face
The year 2020 has been a Sabbatical for married Alpinists Jeff and Priti Wright. As…
Climbing the Nose: To Commit to an Impossible Dream
Every time I see El Cap my stomach sinks, my hands start sweating, my heart…
Training for the Corporate Athlete
In the past I’ve trained toward massive, singular goals: summiting Everest, climbing in Antarctica, skiing…
Cold, Wet, and Loving the Adventure at the 2019 Bigfoot 200
It blends together a wee bit, the three days. I remember damp, dark forests, a…
Powering Through at the Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race
At the 2019 Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race, I learned that you can…
Big Mountain Balance
I’m always dreaming of the next trip and the next big mountain. The way I…
Unlocking the 100-Mile Mystery at Cascade Crest
One hundred miles. Could I even run that far? It was a mystery I wanted…