PHYSICAL FITNESS & CONDITIONING FOR MOUNTAINEERING

So you are considering climbing Mt. Rainier or some other major peak?  If you've never climbed to the top of a glaciated mountain you will soon experience a part of the world unlike any other. It is a place of sheer exhilaration as you realize what you have just accomplished. You cannot simply buy a ticket for this experience; you’ve earned the right to stand at the top through dedicated training. Mount Rainier, the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, offers an exciting challenge to the mountaineer. But be prepared!  If you choose the route from Camp Muir to the Summit via Disappointment Cleaver, it is considered the longest endurance climb in the lower 48 states. In the best interest of personal safety, success, and enjoyment you will want to be in excellent physical condition. Because of the physically rigorous demands of the climb, you must be in peak physical condition to participate in the climb as it requires excellent strength, endurance and the ability to carry a 40 or more pound pack. To be prepared for your summit attempt, you must be committed to a personal training regimen. Start your entire fitness training program well in advance of your climb, and increase the intensity and duration of your exercising as you gain fitness. Generally, a six-month minimum is needed to implement an effective program. Maria provides comprehensive climb preparation training to help you achieve your climbing goals. Based on your objectives, she will tailor a muscular and cardiovascular strength and endurance training program to capitalize on your strengths and to fully address your weaknesses so that you can turn your goals into accomplishments. Maria has the unique perspective as an experienced mountaineer, trainer and dietitian. She has summitted Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. Olympus, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams.

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