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.

Dr. Tracee Metcalfe is a physician and accomplished mountaineer who has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first U.S. woman to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks. Her journey, fueled by passion and determination, has not only taken her to the highest mountains but also inspired her to support meaningful causes, empowering women and underprivileged individuals through charitable work with organizations like Ascend: Leadership Through Athletics and the dZi Foundation. Through these partnerships, she supports initiatives that foster leadership in young women and improve the quality of life in rural communities.

Growing up in Southern California, Tracee discovered her love for the mountains in Colorado, where she learned to push limits and overcome obstacles. From humble beginnings hiking easy hills to ultimately standing atop the world’s highest peaks, she will share with you her transformative journey, highlighting the lessons learned and challenges overcome along the way. As a physician, she has combined her medical expertise with mountaineering, working as an expedition doctor on notable peaks such as Denali, Everest, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, and Makalu. 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 May 12 7:00pm Sarah Yun, AMGA Instructor – Eat, Sleep, Breath: A Holistic Approach to Mountain Training
• Monday May 19 7:00pm Dr. Tracee Metcalfe, 1st US Woman 14 Peaks Summiteer – Step by Step: From Hills to the Himalaya