I am preparing for an active outdoor expedition.
You’re about to set off on a hike or climb. Your expedition may involve challenging treks, variable weather conditions, long days of exertion carrying heavy packs, and of course, high altitudes. Though the journey may be difficult, the feeling of reaching the summit is worth it.
We want you to enjoy your once-in-a-lifetime experience, not suffer through it. Give yourself the best chance at success by preparing at Altitude Athletic. We’ve helped people of all levels successfully ascend some incredible places like Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Everest Basecamp, the volcanoes in Ecuador, and even the summit of Everest itself! Let’s see where we can take you.
Let's Get You Ready For Your Trip
Book a complimentary mountaineering consult with one of our expert coaches at Altitude. Tell us where you’re going and what your timeline is – then we’ll start planning your road to a successful ascent.
YOUR CHALLENGES
- At elevations above 10,000 ft (3,000 m), 50% of travellers experience Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
- Accessing training tools that simulate the mountain experience at sea-level
- Structuring an effective training plan that optimizes both performance and recovery
- Acclimating on-site can be costly and time-consuming
OUR SOLUTIONS
- Reduce Risk: Hypoxic training can reduce the risk of AMS by up to 40%
- Perform Better: Improve your body’s oxygen delivery and uptake for greater work tolerance at elevation
- Be Prepared: Replicate the demands of your expedition in the gym
- Enjoy More: Improve aerobic endurance and muscular strength so you can enjoy your experience, not suffer through it
GUIDES AND EXPEDITION COMPANIES
Your job is to ensure everyone in the group has a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants who come physically unprepared for the trek are often unable to keep up, leading to disparity in the group.
Participants need to be in good physical condition and ready for the challenges. We can work with guides and participants before departure.
For more information, please email info@altitudeathletictraining.com
GET STARTED
Each person is different when it comes to preparation – we’re all starting in different places and have varying levels of altitude sensitivity. Because of this, we build personalized training programs for our members setting off on a climb.
Training FAQs
How Will My Training Work?
You’ll start with an initial assessment to measure your current fitness level. The assessment includes an altitude sensitivity test to see how your body responds to high elevations. Your coach will then use the data collected from the assessment to build you a specific training program, which is stored in our training app: Mywellness.
A sample workout plan may involve incline walks on the treadmill or stair master with a weighted pack, strength training circuits and intervals on the Versa Climber. You’ll meet with your coach once a week to review the training plan and make adjustments as needed.
How long before my trip should I start training?
We recommend training at Altitude for a minimum of three months before your trip in order to reduce the risk of mountain sickness and improve your fitness at high-altitude. In general though, the longer you train, the better prepared you will be and the less likely you will be to get sick.
What elevations will I be training at?
Toronto sits at 76 meters (approx. 250 feet) above sea level where there is approx. 20.9% oxygen in the air. In our altitude room, we can reduce this percentage to simulate elevations up to 12,000 feet.
Depending on the maximum elevation you’ll reach on your trip, we may take you up higher. We do this by incorporating our altitude mask and generator system into your training program to progressively ramp you up to higher altitudes. You will use the altitude mask while walking on the treadmill at an incline, on the stair climber or a combination of both.
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