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
Acclimatization Strategies, Part 1: Foundations and Moderate Altitude
In the first episode of a two-part podcast, Alyssa and coach Martin Zhor, dive into an overview of acclimatization strategies, with particular focus on moderate to high altitudes. They break down how…
Voice of the Mountains: Mountains Tell the Truth with guest Barry Blanchard
We are thrilled to release the first episode of our new series, Voice of the Mountains. Hosted by legendary climber Steve House, the first episode welcomes Barry Blanchard. He hardly needs an introdu…
Training for Altitude: Guiding in Altitude
In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Alyssa and Steve welcome AMGA guide Bill Allen, to discuss guiding practices and client preparation at altitude. They provide recommendations for …
Training for Altitude: Mental Training Tips for Altitude Trips
In the newest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Director of Coaching, Chantelle Robitaille and Director of Memberships Alexa Hasman, join Alyssa to discuss mental training tips in the preparatio…
Training for Altitude: Nutrition Considerations at Altitude
In the second episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast altitude series, Alyssa welcomes Registered Dietician, Alyssa Leib, to discuss nutrition considerations at altitude. The two run through nutritiona…
Training for Altitude: Introduction to Altitude
The Uphill Athlete podcast returns with a new educational series dedicated to altitude and endurance athletes. In this multi-episode season, they begin with an introduction to altitude with guests Ch…
Guy Cotter: On Everest
Steve House welcomes guest Guy Cotter to the Uphill Athlete podcast in the latest episode. Guy is a New Zealand based IMGA guide, the owner of Adventure Consultants guiding company and has multiple E…
A Climbing Conversation with Steve House and Josh Wharton
In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Steve chats with long time friend and climbing partner, Josh Wharton. Josh is a man of all trades in climbing and a highly accomplished climber. S…
Riding the Dragon's Back with Alyssa Clark and Will Weidman
In the latest Uphill Athlete podcast, coach Will Weidman flips the script on Alyssa and interviews her on her experiences at the Dragon’s Back Race in Wales. The Dragon’s Back Race is a 6 day stage r…
The Scandinavian Arctic Traverse: Lessons and Learnings with Branden Joy
On the latest podcast episode, Steve and Alyssa welcome Chantelle and her athlete, Branden Joy, to discuss Branden’s self-designed Scandinavian Arctic Traverse. The route spanned nine hundred and eig…
Stories of Charakusa with Priti Wright and Lindsey Hamm
In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Steve chats with Lindsey Hamm and Priti Wright about their experiences in the Charakusa Valley in Pakistan. The three reminisce about their time i…
Nutrition Tips for Athletes: Holiday Edition
In a special holiday episode, Alyssa sits down with Uphill Athlete’s new registered dietician, Alyssa Leib. The two tackle listener questions about fueling well through the holidays and the unique ch…
Chronicles of K2 with Jon Lawrie and Martin Zhor: Part 2
In the second episode of Chronicles of K2, Steve, Martin and Jon discuss Jon’s specific training for the mountain and his background before coming to work with Uphill Athlete. The three breakdown Jon…
Uphill Athlete Membership Launch
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Uphill Athlete Membership Program. In this episode, Alyssa, Steve and coach Alexa Hasman, reveal details about the program and what new members can expec…
Chronicles of K2 with Jon Lawrie and Martin Zhor: Part 1
In our second episode of Voices of the Mountains, Steve and coach Martin Zhor, speak with one of their athletes, Jon Lawrie, who recently summited K2 without supplemental oxygen. Jon chronicles his e…
Tragedy on the Haute Route- A Conversation with Steve House
In April 2018 Steve House and another mountain guide were the first to discover a massive tragedy that ultimately took the lives of seven skiers. Swiss National Television recently released a docume…
Training for Trail Running: Race Strategies and Preparation
In the final episode of our Training for Trail Running Series, Alyssa and return guest, coach Will Weidman, address race strategies and preparation for trail running success. The two discuss common m…
Training for Trail Running: Caring for Your Body (Suggestions from a Physio)
In this episode of Training for Trail Running, Alyssa sits down with one of the Uphill Athlete Physical Therapists, Pete Dickinson. The two discuss common injuries Pete sees in trail runners and how …
Trail Running Series: Running in Extremes
In this episode, Alyssa sits down with coach Martin Zhor to discuss running in extreme conditions like altitude, heat and cold. They kick off with recommendations for acclimatization before racing, a…
Trail Running Series: Nutrition Advice with RD Rebecca Dent
On this episode, Alyssa catches up with Registered Dietician, Rebecca Dent, to discuss proper race fueling strategies and how to perform your nutrition best in trail running. The two break down how t…