![]() ![]() ![]() Trying to establish your base level of fitness. Inside the Bodyįor an analytic approach to training, you can overload yourself with metrics However, allĪgree that training the mind is equally important as training the body. I consistently observe that competitive marathoners, tri-athletes and cyclists do well. Mental and physical endurance like few other sports. There is no doubt that an Everest climb requires I summited over 30 in preparation climbing almostīut the common thread to all training is pushing yourself without injury and building mental discipline. ![]() Summit at age 58 primarily consisted of climbing Coloradoġ4ers with a 40 to 50lb pack. My training for my successful 2011 Everest summit and 2014 K2 To live in Colorado and regularly climb 14,000 mountains to get this "real-world" miles Gym to real-world training such as long days in the mountains climbing In general, my approach has evolved over the years from many hours in the Night is better, others will prefer swimming and then some say weight training Will say Cross Fit is best, or cycling for 5 to 8 hours in the middle of the If you ask 100 Everest climbers you might get 101 different answers on theīest way to train and I don't think there is one 'perfect' approach. For myįorth attempt and successful summit on Everest, my training mantra became: When you think you have given it your all, you have just started if you want Spend many hours everyday for a year to get in professional shape so it becomes critical to make every workout count without hurting yourself. The vast majority of Everest climbers have full time jobs, full time families and cannot I experienced a lung infection that stopped one climb, my body simply refused to acclimatizeĪbove 23,000’ on another, and I gave up mentally on my third. My personal experiences with Everest have been difficult. Let’s me provide some thoughts based on my experiences. Should visit their own Doc before entering any kind of Everest training program, With the clear disclaimer that I am not a doctor and everyone To not only be in the best shape of MY life, I needed to be in Everest Shape of your life!" Well they almost got it right, actually I needed I was training for Everest, I was told "Alan, you better be in the best Consult a certified physician before starting Disclaimer: I am not trained in medicineĪnd these observations and comments are based on my own personal situationĪnd provided as information only. ThereĪre many approaches to training and no one way is right for everyone but theseĪre my thoughts. Did my training hold me back at the moment of truth? Whatĭid I do different for 2011? But first is an overview of a suggested trainingĪpproach for any big mountain like Denali, Aconcagua, Everest or K2. Less oxygen than at sea level? I almost made it the summit several times butįinally did in 2011. How do you get ready for carrying a heavy pack in deep snow with 70% ![]() I summited Everest on and have climbed it three other times (all from Nepal) - 2002, 20 each time reaching just below the Balcony at about 27,500' (8400 meters) before health, weather or my own judgment caused me to turn back. ![]()
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