Fit To Climb: A 16-Week Mount Rainier Fitness Training Program - Paperback

by Maya Smith (Illustrator), Rohit Eipe (Author), John Colver (Author)

Train to climb Mount Rainier in 16 weeks Of the approximately 10,000 climbers that attempt to summit Mount Rainier each year, slightly fewer than 50% succeed. You can't control the weather, but you can stack the odds in your favor by following the training in this book. In Fit to Climb, John Colver lays out a 16-week training program for mountain athletes. If you've decided to climb Mount Rainier, one of the most popular summits in the world, this book is essential reading. Train smart using the right blend of aerobic, anaerobic, and strength workouts, including long hikes, stair workouts, circuit training, and John's exclusive "Rainier Dozen." Prepare yourself for the mountain adventure of a lifetime

Author Biography

Award-winning fitness coach, mountain guide, and former competitive cyclist, John Colver has two decades of experience leading high-altitude expeditions, including to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Denali in Alaska, Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, and on over 100 successful summits of Mount Rainier. He has coached over 2000 clients of all ages to various fitness goals. Rohit Eipe is a marathon-distance runner who has trained with John for 8 years.