Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete

Training for the New Alpinism translates theory into application to allow you
to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Steve House, one of the best,
and his trainer Scott Johnston present training plans for weekend warriors as
well as the world’s best mountaineers. Filled with photos, graphs,
illustrations, and anecdotes.

In Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete, Steve
House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach
of US 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, who combined have over 60 years of experience, 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, whether you live in the city
or the country, whether you 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 will grow 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.