ALPINE ASCENTS BLOG

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  Training for Mount Rainier (and Beyond): How to Train Smarter for the Mountains

  What does it really take to feel strong, steady, and capable in the mountains? In this recorded webinar, Alpine Ascents guide Dom DeMatteo breaks down a practical, individualized approach to training for Mount Rainier and other mountaineering objectives—without disappearing down a rabbit hole of exercise physiology. Instead, Dom focuses on the real demands of climbing […]

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  Understanding the Female Athlete: Physiology-Based Training for the Mountains

  Are you a female-bodied mountain athlete who feels like the standard training advice just isn’t working for you? Or a coach, partner, or supporter trying to better understand why female athletes often experience the mountains differently than what mainstream sports science suggests? This recorded webinar features IFMGA Mountain Guide and strength & conditioning coach Lyra […]

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  Breathwork for Mountaineering Performance

  Breathing is one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—performance tools in the mountains. In this recorded webinar, Anthony Lorubbio, founder and head coach of Recal Training, takes a deep dive into evidence-based breathing techniques designed specifically for high-altitude athletes. Drawing on years of research and real-world experience working with climbers on Denali, Aconcagua, and Kilimanjaro, […]