Episode 13: Basic Conditioning for Mountain Fitness with Ian Lauder
Ian Lauder is a climb leader with the Everett branch of the Mountaineers. Along with his wife, Rodica, the pair tackle remote summits all across the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Ian discusses conditioning for mountaineering, how he went from a haphazard approach to a purposeful plan, and the impact that had on his fitness and mountaineering ability. We discuss the principles behind the conditioning plan he crafted for student’s in the Mountaineers Basic Alpine Climbing course.
Episode 3: Yoga for the Trail with Lori Heath
Certified Yoga instructor and alpine enthusiast Lori Heath talks about the importance of yoga practice to complement your outdoor fitness routine, and how you can experience greater mindfulness and awareness in the alpine through this ancient practice.
Strava 2019: Year End Stats
End of the Year Stats 2019 was a great year for me, personally and professionally. I record all of my tracks in GaiaGPS for navigational purposes, but I also record my activities through a fitness tracker (original a Fitbit but now a Garmin Instinct) that syncs with Strava. Strava has a paid subscription called Summit […]