Training for the New Alpinism
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This comprehensive guide revolutionises how climbers prepare for the world's most demanding alpine objectives. Drawing on cutting-edge exercise physiology and decades of elite mountaineering experience, it presents a systematic approach to training that has helped countless alpinists achieve their most ambitious goals.
The book breaks down the complex science of endurance training into practical programmes tailored specifically for mountain athletes. From building aerobic capacity to developing the mental fortitude required for multi-day climbs at altitude, it covers everything needed to tackle technical alpine routes safely and successfully. Whether planning a first Alpine season or preparing for an 8,000-metre peak, readers will find invaluable guidance on periodisation, strength training, nutrition, and acclimatisation strategies that actually work in the mountains.
