Preparation is a key ingredient to a successful expedition. Not only do we wish all our team members to successfully achieve their goals but a good standard of fitness will ensure you have fun doing so!
Whether you are embarking on a multi-week expedition to an 8,000er or a lower altitude hiking trip, training is vital. For this reason, we are happy to provide information relating to training, skills and prerequisites specific to each objective. Please also contact our office with any questions around your specific training requirements.
Uphill Athlete
Training for mountaineering and climbing can be as challenging as the peaks themselves. Adventure Consultants is proud to partner with Uphill Athlete to offer you all the support you need to achieve your mountain goals.
From those looking for an introductory mountaineering experience to those aspiring to big mountains like Denali, Cho Oyu, and Everest, Uphill Athlete’s training combines tested sports science and decades of "on-the-mountain" experience and wisdom. From sport and objective-specific training plans to personal coaching, get exactly the support you need, how you need it, to reach your peak.
Founded by renowned alpinist Steve House in 2016, Uphill Athlete is widely acknowledged as the leader in the field. Their carefully selected coaches work as a cohesive team supported by physical therapists, MDs, Registered Dieticians, and sports psychologists. They have successfully trained expert and amateur mountaineers alike.
Uphill Athlete has a strong mission: to inspire and educate mountain athletes through education and celebration. They literally wrote books on training for mountain sports, including the best-seller Training for the New Alpinism. On their website, you'll find a wealth of science-based, mountain-proven resources, including articles, videos, and podcasts.
Uphill Athlete’s well-tested training plans provide a range of options from short 8-week programs through to 6-month programs, as well as trip-specific plans, for example, Mont Blanc ascents and Trekking in the Everest region. For those who desire more support, join their monthly membership program for access to coach-moderated lectures and chats, or book 1:1 coaching sessions with an expert coach to get completely custom support for your mountain goals.
For expedition objectives, Uphill Athlete recommends a minimum of four months and ideally six to seven months to prepare for an 8,000m peak ascent.
