Training for the New Alpinism translates theory into application to allow you
\nto coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Steve House, one of the best,
\nand his trainer Scott Johnston present training plans for weekend warriors as
\nwell as the world’s best mountaineers. Filled with photos, graphs,
\nillustrations, and anecdotes.<\/p>\n
In Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete, Steve
\nHouse, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach
\nof US National Champions and World Cup Nordic Skiers, translate training
\ntheory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering
\ngoal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and
\nJohnston, who combined have over 60 years of experience, demonstrate that
\nfollowing a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is
\nfor any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver
\ndetailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your
\nindividual circumstances.<\/p>\n
Whether you work as a banker or a mountain guide, whether you live in the city
\nor the country, whether you are an ice climber, a mountaineer heading to
\nDenali, or a veteran of 8,000-meter peaks, your understanding of how to
\nachieve your goals will grow exponentially as you work with this book.
\nChapters cover endurance and strength training theory and methodology,
\napplication and planning, nutrition, altitude, mental fitness, and assessing
\nyour goals and your strengths. Chapters are augmented with inspiring essays by
\nworld-renowned climbers, including Ueli Steck, Mark Twight, Peter Habeler,
\nVoytek Kurtyka, and Will Gadd. Filled with photos, graphs, and illustrations.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"