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.

Learn how to mange the mental demands of mountain sports with Laurie Watt, 2024 AMGA Guide of the Year (and the first female GOTY!) and Director of Women’s Programming at Mooney Mountain guides. Climbing pushes us beyond our physical limits, testing not just our bodies but also our minds and spirit. We train rigorously to build endurance and strength, yet physical preparation is only part of the equation. The mental and emotional challenges of mountaineering can be just as demanding and often determine the success or failure of a climb. Laurie will explore key strategies and tools to strengthen your mental fitness, helping you manage stress, uncertainty, and adversity in the mountains. By preparing both mind and body, you’ll be better equipped to face the challenges of your mountain adventures with confidence and resilience. Learn more about Laurie and Mooney Mountain Guides at https://www.mooneymountainguides.com/guides/.

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