Join us on Google Meet for the Mountain Fitness Speaker Series, where top experts share their knowledge on training smarter, climbing stronger, and performing better at altitude. Whether you’re a weekend hiker, backcountry skier, or preparing for your first big mountain expedition, this series is designed for you! Attendees will receive the Google Meet link after registering.

Jill Barclay, Mountaineering Conditioning (M-Con) alum and Evoke Endurance athlete, will talk about what it takes to go from a beginner mountaineer to standing on the slopes of Denali. Learn about Jill’s journey starting out as a novice in PATC-MS to tackling one of North America’s most challenging peaks. She’ll discuss how she built the strength and muscular endurance necessary for an expedition requiring 40-50 pounds of snacks. This talk will offer practical insights, lessons learned, and inspiration for tackling your own big mountain goals.

Spring Speaker Series 

• Monday March 3 7:00pm Mark Postle, Evoke Endurance Founder/Coach – Train Smart & Climb High: Proven Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid
• Sunday March 16 5:00pm Jill Barclay, PATC-MS Alum – How to Train for 50 Pounds of Snacks: Muscular Endurance for Big Peaks
• Monday March 31 7:00pm Laurie Watt, 2024 AMGA Guide of the Year – Managing the Psychological Challenges of Mountaineering
• Monday April 28 7:00pm Sarah Yun, AMGA Guide – Eat, Sleep, Breath: A Holistic Approach to Mountain Training
• Monday May 12 7:00pm Dr. Tracee Metcalfe, 1st US Woman 14 Peaks Summiteer – Lessons from the Top: Perseverance & Grit on the 8000m Peaks