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In Training for the New Alpinism, Steve House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of U.S. National Champions and World Cup Nordic Skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. 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.
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Are you seeking to push your limits and conquer new heights in the world of mountaineering? Look no further than Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete. Authored by Steve House, a world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of U.S. National Champions and World Cup Nordic Skiers, this book is your ultimate guide to transforming yourself into an elite climber.
By applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston provide you with the tools to coach yourself and achieve any mountaineering goal. They reveal that a carefully designed training regimen is just as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport. With their expertise, you can unlock your fullest potential and witness a remarkable improvement in your performance.
Within the pages of this book, you will find detailed instruction on how to plan and execute a training program tailored to your unique circumstances. Whether you're a banker dreaming of scaling peaks or a mountain guide striving to reach new summits, Training for the New Alpinism will enrich your understanding of how to achieve your goals exponentially.
This comprehensive manual covers everything you need to know, including endurance and strength training theory and methodology, application and planning, nutrition, altitude training, mental fitness, and assessing your goals and strengths. Moreover, Training for the New Alpinism features inspiring essays written by legendary climbers such as Ueli Steck, Mark Twight, Peter Habeler, Voytek Kurtyka, and Will Gadd.
Unleash your inner adventurer today. Get your hands on Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete and embark on a transformative journey that will elevate your mountaineering prowess to new heights.
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