Hiking, Climbing and Mountaineering

I am preparing for an active outdoor expedition.

Hiking, Climbing and Mountaineering at Altitude: You’re about to set off on a hike or climb. Your expedition may involve challenging treks on remote trails, variable weather conditions, long days of exertion carrying heavy packs, and of course, high altitudes. Though the journey may be difficult, the landscapes and the sense of accomplishment when you reach the summit are 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. 

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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

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Mountaineer with hiking shoes

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

Try a session in the chamber: practice incline walking at elevation with a custom weighted pack or challenge your coordination on the VersaClimber. 

Work with a professional: Get access to a well-structured program that addresses your specific needs.

Discover your data: Assess your fitness and identify weaknesses with a performance assessment.

Classes You May Enjoy

Climber Conditioning

Train for the mountain with this climber-focused class. Your coach will lead you through fast-paced circuits designed to develop leg and core strength and build cardio capacity with high intensity intervals. The focus is to improve fitness and performance in muscles and movement patterns specific to mountaineering.

Client Experiences

Altitude Training is a top-notch training facility! It was a pure joy to work with this incredible team. Josh Downer is truly exceptional! He has a pa...

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Denis M. 
Denis M.

My husband (Terry) and I (65 and 59 respectively) just returned from our bucket list Mt. Kilimanjaro adventure and cannot thank the amazing team at Al...

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Tracey 
Tracey

Gym is very unique as it allows you to train in a high-tech altitude chamber. When I visited, it was set to 8500ft elevation and you can definitely fe...

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Rahul S. 
Rahul S.

I was planning on trekking at altitude from Cusco to Machu Picchu Peru and I needed to train seriously. Through a stroke of serendipity it turned out ...

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Judy 
Judy

I joined Altitude Athletic in October of 2021 in preparation to achieve my life-long goal to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. My trip was scheduled for February...

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Jodi 
Jodi

I signed up for a multi-day hike in the Yukon in July and started hiking but quickly realized I had no clue how to train for this sort of elevation in...

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Marcia 
Marcia

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