Upcoming Speaker Dr. Tracee Metcalfe – Lessons from the Top: Perseverance & Grit on the 8000m Peaks

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.

Join us for an inspiring talk with Dr. Tracee Metcalfe, the first U.S. woman to summit all 14 of the world’s 8000m peaks. A former Denali and Everest expedition physician, Dr. Metcalfe will share her incredible journey – from her early days in mountaineering, to overcoming her fear of heights and the immense challenges she faced on the world’s highest mountains. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand from a history-making climber and expedition doctor. Come ready to be inspired! Learn more about Tracee and her climbs on the 14 peaks at https://traceelmetcalfe.com/

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
  • Tracee Metcalfe
     May 12, 2025
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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