Welcome to the Alpine Ascents blog—where we share stories, knowledge, and inspiration from the mountains. From expedition updates and climbing conditions to training advice, gear tips, destination highlights, and stories from our guides and climbers, this is a place to stay connected to the world of mountaineering. Whether you’re preparing for your first climb, planning your next big expedition, or simply dreaming about the mountains, we hope you’ll find useful information, new ideas, and plenty of inspiration for the adventures ahead.
If Denali is on your horizon, it’s time to get serious about training. Join world-renowned alpinist, Uphill Athlete founder, and co-author of Training for the Uphill Athlete, Steve House for a deep dive into what it truly takes to prepare for North America’s highest peak. In this session, Steve breaks down the key principles behind…
In this webinar recording, Alpine Ascents International welcomes registered dietitian Alyssa Leib of Uphill Athlete for a practical, science-backed deep dive into nutrition for mountaineering performance. Alyssa breaks down how to properly fuel for training, long days in the mountains, and demanding expeditions—plus shares actionable strategies you can immediately apply to improve energy, recovery, and…
What does it really take to feel strong, steady, and capable in the mountains? In this recorded webinar, Alpine Ascents guide Dom DeMatteo breaks down a practical, individualized approach to training for Mount Rainier and other mountaineering objectives—without disappearing down a rabbit hole of exercise physiology. Instead, Dom focuses on the real demands of climbing…
Are you a female-bodied mountain athlete who feels like the standard training advice just isn’t working for you? Or a coach, partner, or supporter trying to better understand why female athletes often experience the mountains differently than what mainstream sports science suggests? This recorded webinar features IFMGA Mountain Guide and strength & conditioning coach Lyra…
Breathing is one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—performance tools in the mountains. In this recorded webinar, Anthony Lorubbio, founder and head coach of Recal Training, takes a deep dive into evidence-based breathing techniques designed specifically for high-altitude athletes. Drawing on years of research and real-world experience working with climbers on Denali, Aconcagua, and Kilimanjaro,…
by Annie Mueller, PhD Clinical Psychologist Signing up for a mountain expedition means stepping into new territory, both mentally and physically. It’s normal to feel a mix of excitement and nerves, whether that’s in training or on the climb itself. Along the way, you might question yourself, your abilities, or what the heck you’re doing…
by Don Wargowsky When most people think of Mount Everest, they picture long lines of climbers snaking up the mountain, Sherpas carrying impossible loads, and a steady stream of headlines or movies suggesting that with enough money, anyone can waltz their way to the top. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Climbing Everest isn’t…
Submission by Steve House, founder of Uphill Athlete. Training for a Mount Everest expedition demands a meticulous blend of physical, mental, and technical preparation. While our book, Training for the New Alpinism, delves deeply into these topics, this guide provides concise, actionable advice underpinned by essential theories to help you understand the “why” behind an…
Alpine Ascents International hosted Alyssa Leib, registered dietitian and resident nutrition expert at Uphill Athlete for an incredibly informative webinar on May 15th. She covered the key fundamentals of performance nutrition, including what supplements to consider adding to your arsenal and what to skip, how to effectively fuel your training, considerations for nutrition at altitude,…
Submission By Morgan McGonagle I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 12 years old. As a very active and independent 12-year-old, this was not a convenient diagnosis. I wanted to be outside as much as possible at the time and was planning to attend a summer camp where I would be away…
