The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

Pack training is a foundation of all mountaineers' training. But if you are following a long-term training plan, these sessions can sometimes get a bit dull. To help, I'm sharing six different pack workouts you can use to add some variety to your sessions.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html

In this episode, we explore when a mountaineer might benefit more from having coaching and support, instead of just following a static training plan. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html  

Discover the crucial pre-expedition precaution every mountaineer often overlooks. Learn how accumulated fatigue, stress, and lifestyle changes can lead to illness just before a big trip. Explore practical immune support steps to minimize sickness risk, from hygiene practices to stress management. Get travel-specific tips for staying healthy, including food adjustments and hydration strategies. Make health reminders a part of your taper routine to ensure you're in peak condition for your climb!

In this episode, we discuss the concept of eccentric strength and why putting some extra attention into this can be incredibly beneficial for mountaineers. == Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html

In this episode, I explore the idea of off-foot conditioning and share how I like to leverage this for my mountaineers in their training.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html

In this episode, I explore muscular endurance workouts a mountaineer can use, which is slightly different from the typical approach of loaded elevation climbing or high repetition strength training. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html

Ankle pain and sprains are incredibly common in the mountaineering community. In this episode, I explore five areas of training a mountaineer can use to build up their strength, endurance and resilience in their ankles.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html  

Long-duration, steady-state cardio is the foundation of any training plan for mountaineers. But all too often, I see 'novel training methods' pitched as a potential replacement for this type of training. But this could be nothing further from the truth. In this episode, I explore a few methods of preparation which may potentially be beneficial, but which you should NOT mistake as a replacement for your cardio.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html

Many mountaineers are VERY driven individuals. This can be beneficial in many situations, but it can often lead to numerous distractions that hinder focus on training. In this episode, we explore a few simple ideas to help reduce this, and ensure you are getting the most out of your sessions!  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html

In this episode, we explore the idea of 1 repetition maximum for mountaineers, and answer the question, 'Should mountaineers aim for certain 1RM targets in their training?  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html