Virtual Leadville Marathon
I ran the Leadville Marathon in 2016, thinking that it would be good training for…
Browsing: Athlete Story
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…
Motivation and Perseverance
My Uphill Athlete coach Sam Naney asked me for some thoughts on persevering with training…
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…