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The Uphill Athlete Podcast provides educational material for all mountain sports. Our goal is to inspire and encourage you to be the best mountain athlete you can be. 

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The Uphill Athlete Podcast provides educational material for all mountain sports. Our goal is to inspire and encourage you to be the best mountain athlete you can be. 

    Training for Altitude: Nutrition Considerations at Altitude

    Training for Altitude: Nutrition Considerations at Altitude

    In the second episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast altitude series, Alyssa welcomes Registered Dietician, Alyssa Leib, to discuss nutrition considerations at altitude. The two run through nutritional needs at different altitudes and recommended practices for training. They also discuss how to navigate eating on expeditions in foreign countries and the challenges athletes may face with travel and on mountain nutrition. Lastly, they dissect the use of certain supplements and their effectiveness in altitude adaptations. Alyssa Leib brings a wealth of knowledge and advice to help support your high-altitude adventures.

    If you'd like to learn more about our training options for trail running click here: https://uphillathlete.com/train/

    If you'd like to learn more about our training options for mountaineering click here: https://uphillathlete.com/mountaineering-training/

    • 59 min
    Training for Altitude: Introduction to Altitude

    Training for Altitude: Introduction to Altitude

    The Uphill Athlete podcast returns with a new educational series dedicated to altitude and endurance athletes. In this multi-episode season, they begin with an introduction to altitude with guests Chantelle Robitaille and Martin Zhor who have extensive background in altitude education and application. Alyssa, Chantelle and Martin define the different altitude zones as well as give a general overview of the body's reactions at these zones. They discuss AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness), HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) and HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema) with specific recommendations on how to monitor and assess an athlete's well being at altitude. Lastly, they define differences between male and female reactions at altitude as well as common myths many athletes believe about altitude. Learn from experts in the field of altitude study to keep you safe and healthy in your high mountain pursuits.

    Check out our training options for trail running here: https://uphillathlete.com/train/

    Check out training options for trail running here: https://uphillathlete.com/mountaineering-training/

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Guy Cotter: On Everest

    Guy Cotter: On Everest

    Steve House welcomes guest Guy Cotter to the Uphill Athlete podcast in the latest episode. Guy is a New Zealand based IMGA guide, the owner of Adventure Consultants guiding company and has multiple Everest and other 8000m peak summits. Steve and Guy begin the conversation around Guy's foundations as a mountain athlete and his newly released book, Everest Mountain Guide. The two continue with a discussion on the evolution of Everest climbing and Guy's personal experiences on the mountain. They share stories of experiences with clients in their heydays of guiding and their personal evolution as climbers, parents and mountain lovers. Steve and Guy bring years of wisdom and knowledge of high altitude climbing to the Uphill Athlete podcast.

    • 56 min
    A Climbing Conversation with Steve House and Josh Wharton

    A Climbing Conversation with Steve House and Josh Wharton

    In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Steve chats with long time friend and climbing partner, Josh Wharton. Josh is a man of all trades in climbing and a highly accomplished climber. Steve and Josh dig into the origins of Josh's climbing dating back generations to his families experiences in the UK. The two discuss how his family's principles around climbing influenced Josh's career and passions. They bounce around the climbing areas that have been most meaningful to Josh and how he grew through the lessons he learned on the walls. Two legends of the climbing world reminisce on past experiences and how their learnings can be applied to future generations.

    If you'd like to learn more about Uphill Athlete, visit uphillathlete.com or write to us at coach@uphillathlete.com 

    • 1 hr 43 min
    Riding the Dragon's Back with Alyssa Clark and Will Weidman

    Riding the Dragon's Back with Alyssa Clark and Will Weidman

    In the latest Uphill Athlete podcast, coach Will Weidman flips the script on Alyssa and interviews her on her experiences at the Dragon's Back Race in Wales. The Dragon's Back Race is a 6 day stage race that runs the length of Wales covering 380km and over 17000m on completely unmarked terrain. Will and Alyssa dive into Alyssa's race results and running prior to Dragon's Back and the mindset, training and nutrition changes she has made in the past year. They then break down the ups and downs of the race and the pressure cooker that is stage racing. If you've been eyeing a multi-day adventure or event, tune in for the good, the bad and the ugly of its unique challenges.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    The Scandinavian Arctic Traverse: Lessons and Learnings with Branden Joy

    The Scandinavian Arctic Traverse: Lessons and Learnings with Branden Joy

    On the latest podcast episode, Steve and Alyssa welcome Chantelle and her athlete, Branden Joy, to discuss Branden's self-designed Scandinavian Arctic Traverse. The route spanned nine hundred and eighty-five miles of which Branden covered using a backcountry ski set up and a snow kite, all while pulling a sled full of his supplies. The four discuss Branden's background in endurance sports and the unique journey he has taken to create his own endurance adventures. Chantelle and Branden explain Branden's unique training situation of living and working in Antarctica prior to his traverse, and how they adapted to prepare him for the journey. The four dig into the deeper meanings and findings that come from endurance endeavors and explore the why behind what we search for in the mountains.

    • 1 hr 20 min

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