Uphill Athlete Podcast
We educate and inspire you to be the best mountain athlete you can be with unmatched experience and proven training knowledge.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 130
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Voice of the Mountains: Redefining Bravery with Melissa Arnot-Reid
In this episode of Voice of the Mountains, renowned mountaineer and guide Melissa Arnot Reid shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and self-discovery. She reflects on how her turbulent childh…
2025 Everest Trends with Steve House, Alan Arnette, Martin Zhor
Join us for a recap of the 2025 Everest season with host Steve House, coach Martin Zohr, and Everest expert Alan Arnette. They discuss key themes of the year, wind, drones, and new climbing aids like…
The Process of Becoming with Joe Corcione
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark interviews ultra runner, podcaster and coach, Joe Corcione about his journey from addiction to endurance sports. Joe shares how runnin…
Voice of the Mountains: Success is Not the Summit with Peter Metcalf
In this episode, Steve House interviews Peter Metcalf, the legendary climber and founder of Black Diamond Equipment, about his journey from young climber to industry pioneer. Peter shares gripping st…
Training to Climb Aconcagua with Steve House and Martin Zhor
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Steve House and guest, Coach Martin Zohr, explore the physical and mental challenges of climbing Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia. They …
Training for Speed and Longevity with World Record Holder Zach Bitter
Ultra-running coach and legend Zach Bitter joins the Uphill Athlete Podcast to discuss the mental and physical strategies behind his record-breaking performances in 100-mile races. Host Alyssa Clark …
Voice of the Mountains: The Edge of Effort with Alex Hutchinson
In the first episode of Voice of the Mountains Season 2, journalist, author and athlete Alex Hutchinson reflects on his journey from writing the acclaimed book Endure to navigating the uncertainty of…
What can Trail Runners and Climbers learn from one another with Vitaliy Musiyenko
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark chats with alpinist, climber, and trail runner, Vitaliy Musiyenko about the powerful lessons endurance athletes can learn from each ot…
How to Eat for Recovery: Nutrition Strategies for Mountain Athletes
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Steve House is joined by in-house dietitian Alyssa Leib to explore the crucial role of nutrition in athletic recovery. They debunk common myths aro…
Xenon and the Future of Big Mountain Expeditions with Lukas Furtenbach
In this podcast episode, Lukas Furtenbach, founder of Furtenbach Adventures, and Steve House discuss Lukas’ work in high-altitude expedition mountaineering. They discuss the development of hypoxic pr…
Part One: Xenon Gas and High-Altitude Performance in conversation with Dr. Peter Hackett
In this episode, host Steve House sits down with Dr. Peter Hackett, a pioneer in high-altitude medicine, to discuss the potential use of xenon gas as a performance enhancer for mountaineers. Xenon, o…
UA Book Club: The Business of Everest with Will Cockrell
n the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, host Steve House talks with author Will Cockrell about his new book Everest, Inc. Cockrell’s book explores the evolution of commercial guiding on M…
The Season of Injury with Chantelle Robitaille and Alyssa Clark
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark welcomes Director of Coaching, Chantelle Robitaille, to discuss the emotional and physical challenges of injuries in endurance sports.…
Your Diet Sucks X Uphill Athlete
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark is joined by Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom, creators of the Your Diet Sucks podcast, to discuss the dangers of nutrition myths and fad di…
Voice of the Mountains: Season One Recap
In this Season recap of Voice of the Mountains, Alyssa Clark joins Steve House and Jamie Lyko to reflect on the most powerful moments, surprises, and key takeaways from their conversations with the w…
A Family Affair: Hilary Spires on Running the HURT 100
In this episode, host Alyssa Clark sits down with trail runner, podcaster, and coach Hilary Spires to discuss her journey to the HURT 100, just nine months after giving birth. Hilary shares the chall…
Tanner Wanish on Positive Suffering, Sponsorships and Climbing Hard
In the latest Uphill Athlete podcast episode, Alyssa interviews Tanner Wanish, a former Navy SEAL turned elite climber known for his record-breaking Yosemite Triple Crown ascent. Tanner shares his un…
Voice of the Mountains: The Currency of Toil with Ed Viesturs
The last regular episode of season one of Voice of the Mountains wraps with the legendary high-altitude mountaineer, Ed Viesturs. Ed is the first American to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter …
Strength Considerations for Mountain Athletes with Coach Drew Hammond
The Uphill Athlete podcast returns with UA tactical coach and strength specialist, Drew Hammond joining Alyssa to discuss the balance between strength and endurance for mountain athletes. Drew emphas…
UTMB Findings and Future Goals with Chantelle Robitaille and Alyssa Clark
Director of Coaching, Chantelle Robitaille takes over the Uphill Athlete podcast to turn the mic on usual host Alyssa Clark. They discuss Alyssa’s journey to the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) in 2…