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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.
About the author
Der Amerikaner Steve House, 1970 geboren, gilt derzeit als der beste Extrembergsteiger der Welt. Wenn er nicht auf Expeditionen unterwegs ist, arbeitet er als Bergführer in La Grande (Oregon). Seine Begehung des Zentralpfeilers der Rupalwand am Nanga Parbat mit Vince Anderson ohne Seile, Träger und Sauerstoff 2005 wurde mit dem Piolet d'Or ausgezeichnet, dem Oscar des Bergsports.
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A must-have for anyone looking to optimize their time in the mountainsfrom guides throwing up new routes to weekend warriors getting into a new sport. coolhunting.com
The book's easy-to-use format and scaleable training programs are accessible for anyone looking to improve their fitness through a new approach. coolhunting.com
