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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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    • 4.8 • 143 Ratings

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: 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 here: https://uphillathlete.com/train/

    • 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
    Stories of Charakusa with Priti Wright and Lindsey Hamm

    Stories of Charakusa with Priti Wright and Lindsey Hamm

    In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Steve chats with Lindsey Hamm and Priti Wright about their experiences in the Charakusa Valley in Pakistan. The three reminisce about their time in the valley climbing the magnificent walls and peaks. Along with specific discussions on objectives and routes, the three also reflect on the relationships they built there and the warmth of the local people. From cultural learnings to volleyball games to movie nights, Steve, Lindsey and Priti discuss how the Charakusa and its people, have left a lifelong impression on the three of them. Listen to a conversation that will leave you yearning to travel to unique and untouched places.

    Check out Steve's videos on K7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFyivVv-Kh4

    Write to us at coach@uphillathlete.com or visit uphillathlete.com for more information on our offerings. 

    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
143 Ratings

143 Ratings

Evangelyn MW ,

Inspiring and informative

I love this podcast. As an ultra runner that really only runs to train for climbing mountains and bowhunting and skiing… it is so fun to listen to others who love the mountains and are doing inspirational big efforts without the repetitive, redundancy of so many podcasts that only focus on running. Loved the specific episodes on workouts and muscular endurance.
Steve what a legend! I loved your book and have loved the evolution of this podcast. Alyssa Clark you are so inspiring. Thank you all for sharing your expertise with the world.

Smnumber1 ,

great podcast

great topics but PLEAse balance the audio

the b man ,

Game Changer

Welcome to the Steve House era of mountain fitness. Uphill Athlete is on a mission to bring real objective based training to the masses and the relevant sports will never be the same. Alyssa is an amazing host and the podcast is a perfect addition to the steadily increasing content from UA. I am a mountaineer and still find amazing gems of knowledge in the trail running series. Most of us will likely never achieve Killian level fitness, but this is how to reach your personal potential. I am convinced that House, and the team he is building at Uphill Athlete, will be responsible for the bar being raised across mountain endurance sports. Thanks Steve, truly the great white hope of Alpinism (sorry)

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