Ready to dive deep into the world of Denali? In this webinar recording, veteran Denali guide Hannah McGowan brings you an inside look at what it takes to tackle North America’s highest peak. From route logistics and gear essentials to crucial preparation tips, Hannah shares her hard-earned insights from her last 9 Denali expeditions on making the climb a success. Joining her is Chantelle Robitaille, Director of Coaching at Uphill Athlete, who offers expert advice on training strategies tailored for Denali.
Webinar Highlights:
- Expedition Logistics & Itinerary: What to expect and how to prepare
- Caching & Carries: What they are, and how we utilize them on Denali.
- Gear Tips: From pee funnels to 100 liter packs, we get into it.
- Training: How to leverage the experts at Uphill Athlete to get you in peak shape!
- Live Q&A Session
Whether you’re planning your own summit or just curious about the journey, get ready to learn from the best and get inspired by the mountain that captivates climbers worldwide.
Additional Information & Resources:
- Women on Top: Expert Advice from a Mountain Guide: In this webinar, Alpine Ascents Lead Guide Brooke Warren covered female-specific logistics ranging from the complexities of peeing in a harness to finding (and carrying) gear for smaller statures.
- Uphill Athlete: From 1:1 coaching to pre-made training plans and community groups, Uphill Athlete will get you ready for your next alpine adventure. They also have an awesome knowledge library covering everything from hypoxic tents to tips for a successful expedition. They even have nutrition coaching!
- Training for Mountaineering Webinar: In this webinar, Steve House covered the training approach that he used in his own career as a professional climber which he now uses to help thousands of mountaineers prepare for climbs from Rainier to Everest. We followed up his talk with a lively Q & A that touched on training for altitude, fitting in strength training, and so much more.
