Uphill Athlete Podcast
Episodes
Strength for the Female Athlete
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches Chantelle and Alexa make the case that strength training is non-negotiable for female mountain athletes. They debunk the myth that lifting mak...
Voice of the Mountains: The Measure of Permission with Dr. Christine Theodorovics
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christine Theodorovics — Viennese-born insurance CEO, doctoral researcher, and accomplished recreational mountaineer — joins Steve House for a...
Gas Exchange and Altitude Acclimatization with Dr Patrycja Jonetzko
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this science-focused episode, host Steve House sits down with Dr. Patrycja Jonetzko, a cardiothoracic anesthetist and high-altitude medicine expert...
Voice of the Mountains: The Responsibility to Remain with Mark Twight (part two)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this concluding conversation, Mark Twight takes Steve into the harrowing heart of the 1988 Nanga Parbat expedition—four climbers clipped to a sin...
Voice of the Mountains: The Hunger for Redemption with Mark Twight (part one)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this first installment of a two-part conversation, Steve House sits down with legendary alpinist Mark Twight for one of Voice of the Mountains' mos...
2026 Uphill Athlete Coaches: Goal Setting Summit
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most endurance athletes don’t fail because they lack motivation—they fail because their goals are vague, unrealistic, or disconnected from their d...
Voice of the Mountains: Brilliance is Abundant with John Winsor
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Winsor has lived many lives: setting an FKT on Kilimanjaro before the term existed, surviving an avalanche in the Selkirks, building and selling ...
2025 Trail and Mountain Running Highlights with Gabe Joyes
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve House welcomes newly appointed Uphill Athlete Coach Gabe Joyes for a comprehensive look at the 2025 trail running season. Gabe brings deep exper...
The Life Between Climbs with Scott Backes
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve sits down with longtime climbing partner Scott Backes for a conversation that moves far beyond typical adventure storytelling. Scott traces his ...
Voice of the Mountains: The Geography of Risk with Kyle Lefkoff
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve House sits down with Kyle Lefkoff, a rare figure who has lived at the intersection of serious alpinism and venture capital for nearly four decad...
Nutrition Tips for Athletes: Holiday Edition - Replay
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the UA Pod Archives! We thought it was fitting to share one of our most popular episodes again in time for the holidays - updated with a new intr...
Supplements: How to Choose Safe and Effective Products
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Steve House and dietitian Alyssa Leib tackle the challenge of choosing safe, effective supplements...
Voice of the Mountains: The Poetry of the Long Game with Randy Leavitt
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Voice of the Mountains, host Steve House sits down with legendary climber and entrepreneur Randy Leavitt to explore how vision, har...
Should Endurance Athletes Use Supplements?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Steve House sits down with dietitian Alyssa Leib to tackle the big question: do endurance athletes really need supplements? Alyssa breaks down wh...
The Joy of Ski Training with Ben Morley
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Uphill Athlete Coach Ben Morley to discuss the ins and outs of skiing. Ben shares insights from his career...
Voice of the Mountains: To See the Moment with Greg Penner
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Steve sits down with Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart and CEO of the Denver Broncos, to explore the intersections of adventure, ...
The Yosemite Triple with Laura Pineau
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark talks with climber Laura Pineau, fresh off becoming the first woman, alongside Kate K...
Foot Care with Dr. Jeff Hammond
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeff Hammond, a double-boarded foot and ankle specialist, joins host Alyssa Clark to talk about athlete foot health and injury prevention. They co...
Voice of the Mountains: Redefining Bravery with Melissa Arnot-Reid
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Voice of the Mountains, renowned mountaineer and guide Melissa Arnot Reid shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and self-di...
2025 Everest Trends with Steve House, Alan Arnette, Martin Zhor
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Process of Becoming with Joe Corcione
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark interviews ultra runner, podcaster and coach, Joe Corcione about his journey from add...
Voice of the Mountains: Success is Not the Summit with Peter Metcalf
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve House interviews Peter Metcalf, the legendary climber and founder of Black Diamond Equipment, about his journey from young clim...
Training to Climb Aconcagua with Steve House and Martin Zhor
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Steve House and guest, Coach Martin Zohr, explore the physical and mental challenges of climbing A...
Training for Speed and Longevity with World Record Holder Zach Bitter
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra-running coach and legend Zach Bitter joins the Uphill Athlete Podcast to discuss the mental and physical strategies behind his record-breaking p...
Voice of the Mountains: The Edge of Effort with Alex Hutchinson
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Voice of the Mountains Season 2, journalist, author and athlete Alex Hutchinson reflects on his journey from writing the accla...
What can Trail Runners and Climbers learn from one another with Vitaliy Musiyenko
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark chats with alpinist, climber, and trail runner, Vitaliy Musiyenko about the powerful ...
How to Eat for Recovery: Nutrition Strategies for Mountain Athletes
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Xenon and the Future of Big Mountain Expeditions with Lukas Furtenbach
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Lukas Furtenbach, founder of Furtenbach Adventures, and Steve House discuss Lukas’ work in high-altitude expedition mountai...
Part One: Xenon Gas and High-Altitude Performance in conversation with Dr. Peter Hackett
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
UA Book Club: The Business of Everest with Will Cockrell
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 boo...
The Season of Injury with Chantelle Robitaille and Alyssa Clark
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark welcomes Director of Coaching, Chantelle Robitaille, to discuss the emotional and phy...
Your Diet Sucks X Uphill Athlete
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Voice of the Mountains: Season One Recap
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Family Affair: Hilary Spires on Running the HURT 100
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Tanner Wanish on Positive Suffering, Sponsorships and Climbing Hard
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Uphill Athlete podcast episode, Alyssa interviews Tanner Wanish, a former Navy SEAL turned elite climber known for his record-breaking Y...
Voice of the Mountains: The Currency of Toil with Ed Viesturs
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Amer...
Strength Considerations for Mountain Athletes with Coach Drew Hammond
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Uphill Athlete podcast returns with UA tactical coach and strength specialist, Drew Hammond joining Alyssa to discuss the balance between strength...
UTMB Findings and Future Goals with Chantelle Robitaille and Alyssa Clark
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Coaching, Chantelle Robitaille takes over the Uphill Athlete podcast to turn the mic on usual host Alyssa Clark. They discuss Alyssa’s j...
Voice of the Mountains: What the Mountains Teach with Rick Ridgeway
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Ridgeway, renowned mountaineer, environmentalist, and storyteller, joins host Steve House on Voice of the Mountains to share insights from a life...
Manaslu at 8000m with Martin Zhor
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, host Alyssa Clark welcomes coach and mountaineer Martin Zhor to discuss his recent climb of Manas...
We Failed! Finding Lessons within Failure
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Uphill Athlete podcast returns with host Alyssa Clark and UA coach Alexa Hasman discussing reframing failure as a learning opportunity rather than...
Voice of the Mountains: Our True Selves with guest Conrad Anker
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Voice of the Mountains host Steve House welcomes renowned climber Conrad Anker on to the podcast. They discuss Conrad's journey in mountaineering, his...
Gabe Joyes and Multi-Day Stage Racing
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Uphill Athlete podcast welcomes mountain athlete, ultra runner and Uphill Athlete ambassador Gabe Joyes for a discussion with host Alyssa Clark. G...
Fat Oxidation, Fasted Training, and Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Alyssa Clark and RD Alyssa Leib discuss the role of fat oxidation, fasted training, and Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) diets in endura...
Voice of the Mountains: My Ice Axe May Be Your Paintbrush with guest Jimmy Chin
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us will never reach the pinnacle of our most passionate pursuit, no matter how driven we are. Our guest today has, through dedication, creativ...
Coaching 101
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Chantelle and Alyssa break down the ins and outs of coaching. They discuss how and why you might ...
Uphill Athlete Book Club: Cory Richards, The Color of Everything
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cory Richards returns to the Uphill Athlete podcast for an in-depth conversation with Steve. The two discuss Cory’s book, The Color of Everything cu...
Voice of the Mountains: Be Gentle with Failure with guest Sasha DiGiulian
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of Voice of the Mountains, Steve is joined by one of the most accomplished young climbers on the planet, Sasha DiGiulian. Sasha ...
General Training Theory: Training Zones and How to Use Them
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest Uphill Athlete episode, Alyssa and Chantelle discuss the most commonly asked questions from Uphill Athletes. The topic of their discussi...
Voice of the Mountains: What We Search For with guest Vince Anderson
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve welcomes long time climbing partner, extremely accomplished mountain athlete, IFMGA guide, Piolet d‘Or winner, owner of Skyward mountaineering...
Uphill Athlete Book Club: Luis Benitez- Higher Ground
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, book club edition, Steve dives into the minds of today's most inspiring authors and helps listeners to ...
Skyrunning with Lukas Mann
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Uphill Athlete podcast returns with a special episode discussing the newest training plans release, the Uphill Athlete Skyrunning plan. Alyssa wel...
Voice of the Mountains: Useless Beliefs with guest Cory Richards
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Voice of the Mountains, Steve welcomes an icon of mountain sports and artistic genius. Cory Richards went from homeless kid t...
Voice of the Mountains: Shift Your Understanding with guest Lydia Bradey
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the third episode of Voice of the Mountains, Steve welcomes the pioneering climber Lydia Brady, who created a life of climbing through windows when...
Training for Altitude: Your Altitude Questions Answered
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Uphill Athlete podcast is back to answer your questions on all things altitude. Director of Coaching, Chantelle Robitaille and host Alyssa answer ...
Training for Altitude: Performance at Altitude with Jerome Sullivan
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast season on altitude, Alyssa welcomes IFMGA guide and Uphill Athlete coach, Jerome Sullivan, on to t...
Voice of the Mountains: What We Do in the Mountains with guest Will Gadd
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Voices of the Mountains welcomes all-round action hero Will Gadd who is legendary in the climbing world. Year after year, Will has continually pushed ...
Training for Altitude: Acclimatization Strategies, Part 2: High and Extreme Altitude
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our Acclimatization Strategies, Martin and Alyssa discuss high and extreme altitude acclimatization protocols. They break dow...
Acclimatization Strategies, Part 1: Foundations and Moderate Altitude
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of a two-part podcast, Alyssa and coach Martin Zhor, dive into an overview of acclimatization strategies, with particular focus o...
Voice of the Mountains: Mountains Tell the Truth with guest Barry Blanchard
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wel...
Training for Altitude: Guiding in Altitude
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Alyssa and Steve welcome AMGA guide Bill Allen, to discuss guiding practices and client preparati...
Training for Altitude: Mental Training Tips for Altitude Trips
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the newest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Director of Coaching, Chantelle Robitaille and Director of Memberships Alexa Hasman, join Alyssa ...
Training for Altitude: Nutrition Considerations at Altitude
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast altitude series, Alyssa welcomes Registered Dietician, Alyssa Leib, to discuss nutrition considera...
Training for Altitude: Introduction to Altitude
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Uphill Athlete podcast returns with a new educational series dedicated to altitude and endurance athletes. In this multi-episode season, they begi...
Guy Cotter: On Everest
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Adventu...
A Climbing Conversation with Steve House and Josh Wharton
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Riding the Dragon's Back with Alyssa Clark and Will Weidman
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Scandinavian Arctic Traverse: Lessons and Learnings with Branden Joy
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest podcast episode, Steve and Alyssa welcome Chantelle and her athlete, Branden Joy, to discuss Branden’s self-designed Scandinavian Arct...
Stories of Charakusa with Priti Wright and Lindsey Hamm
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Nutrition Tips for Athletes: Holiday Edition
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a special holiday episode, Alyssa sits down with Uphill Athlete’s new registered dietician, Alyssa Leib. The two tackle listener questions about ...
Chronicles of K2 with Jon Lawrie and Martin Zhor: Part 2
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Uphill Athlete Membership Launch
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Uphill Athlete Membership Program. In this episode, Alyssa, Steve and coach Alexa Hasman, reveal details...
Chronicles of K2 with Jon Lawrie and Martin Zhor: Part 1
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tragedy on the Haute Route- A Conversation with Steve House
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. &nbs...
Training for Trail Running: Race Strategies and Preparation
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our Training for Trail Running Series, Alyssa and return guest, coach Will Weidman, address race strategies and preparation fo...
Training for Trail Running: Caring for Your Body (Suggestions from a Physio)
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training for Trail Running, Alyssa sits down with one of the Uphill Athlete Physical Therapists, Pete Dickinson. The two discuss co...
Trail Running Series: Running in Extremes
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rec...
Trail Running Series: Nutrition Advice with RD Rebecca Dent
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Alyssa catches up with Registered Dietician, Rebecca Dent, to discuss proper race fueling strategies and how to perform your nutritio...
Trail Running Series: Coaches Round Table
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa welcomes fellow coaches Alexa Hasman and Brian Passenti to a coaches round table to discuss in race fueling strategies. They break down using a...
Trail Running Series: Crewing and Pacing
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa is joined by two special guests this episode on pacing and crewing, her pacer from the Canyons 100 miler, Nic Erol, and her husband and long ti...
Trail Running Series: Hillary Gerardi and the Legacy of Mountain Athletes
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve is joined by the Chamonix Fit master himself, Neil Maclain-Martin, to interview the legendary mountain athlete, Hillary Gerardi. Among her accom...
Trail Running Series: Muscular Endurance for Trail Runners
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve and Alyssa welcome coach Will Weidman to the podcast to discuss the benefits of muscular endurance training for trail runners. ...
Trail Running Series: Strength Training
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Alyssa welcome back Coach Alexa Hasman to discuss the specifics of strength training for trail runners. They break down why trail runners sh...
Trail Running Series: Environmentalism and Trail Running with Damian Hall
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa sits down with another special guest for the trail running series, professional runner, environmental activist and writer, Damian Hall. Damian ...
Trail Running Series: John Kelly on Longevity at the Top
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Alyssa are joined by the first special guest of the trail running podcast series, John Kelly. John is a prolific runner, data scientist and ...
Trail Running Series: Base Training to Course Specialization
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Coaching Chantelle Robataille and coach Alyssa Clark are back in the second episode of the trail running series. They discuss the basics o...
Trail Running Series: Racing, Adventures and FKTs
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are beginning a new educational series focused on trail running. Uphill Athlete has long coached and supported trail runners, but we are dedicating...
Training for Mountaineering: Tapering and Post-Mountain Blues
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve and Alyssa welcome coach Martin Zhor onto the podcast to discuss tapering and the post-mountain blues. They discuss the dos and...
Training for Mountaineering: Climbing Specific Period
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training for Mountaineering, Steve and Alyssa discuss the last training period before tapering, the climbing specific period. This ...
Training for Mountaineering: Strength
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Training for Mountaineering, Steve House and Alyssa Clark are joined by veteran Uphill Athlete coach, Jason Antin. The trio open by...
Training for Mountaineering: Base Training
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve and Alyssa talk with return guest, Chantelle Robitaille, on the base period of training for Mountaineering. They discuss the im...
Training for Mountaineering: Prehab and Injury Prevention
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve House, Alyssa Clark and Physical Therapist Pete Dickinson dive into the foundations of physical performance from a pre-habilita...
Training for Mountaineering: The Psychology of Risk and Fear
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve House, Alyssa Clark and Alexa Hasman discuss the psychology of mountain sports particularly focusing on risk taking and fear. T...
Training for Mountaineering: Aerobic Threshold Testing
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve House, Chantelle Robitaille and Alyssa Clark continue with the discussion of the fundamentals of Mountaineering with a focus on...
Training for Mountaineering: Foundations
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of the Winter 22-23 SeasonThis is the first in a multi-part series where we are kicking off a major seeason of educational material on the p...
A New Mountain to Climb
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! In this episode, Steve House (Uphill Athlete Co-Founder) and Alyssa Clark (Uphill Athlete Coach) sit down to talk about the evolution of ...
Author Jim Nelson shares his latest guidebook: Classic Cascade Climbs
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Scott Johnston welcomes his long-time friend and fellow sexagenarian climber Jim Nelson. Jim and Scott discuss Jim's latest guide book...
David Goettler On Summiting Everest Without Bottled Oxygen
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Johnston is joined by David Goettler. David is a member of the North Face Athlete Team, a professional mountain guide, and an a...
Our 24-Week Mountaineering Training Plan used by Damon T to climb both Everest and Lhotse!
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, Scott Johnston talks with Damon Tedford who recently returned from successful climbs of both Mt Everest and Lhotse. While Damon ...
Paradigm Shifts In Tactical Training With Vince Paikowski
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Johnston is once again joined by US Army Captain Vince Paikowski, winner (with Alastair Keys) of the 2021 Best Ranger competiti...