Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete

Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances.

Whether you work as a banker or a mountain guide, live in the city or the country, are an ice climber, a mountaineer heading to Denali, or a veteran of 8,000-meter peaks, your understanding of how to achieve your goals grows exponentially as you work with this book.

Chapters cover endurance and strength training theory and methodology, application and planning, nutrition, altitude, mental fitness, and assessing your goals and your strengths. Chapters are augmented with inspiring essays by world-renowned climbers, including Ueli Steck, Mark Twight, Peter Habeler, Voytek Kurtyka, and Will Gadd. Filled with photos, graphs, and illustrations.

• The Outdoor Athlete
• Mount Rainier Climbing Guide 3E: A Climbing Guide
• Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
• Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers
• Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, High, and Fast
• The Mountain Guide Manual: The Comprehensive Reference--From Belaying to Rope Systems and Self-Rescue
• Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
• Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain
• The New Alpinism Training Log
• Fit To Climb: A 16-Week Mount Rainier Fitness Training Program