What makes someone want to climb a mountain like Everest?”
In doing so, I have met several people who have climbed Denali, and one who has summated Everest. From those conversations here is what I would suggest: 1. Set a goal with a date. Research the best time to climb (May is best for Everest, I believe). 2. Find an exercise program that will prepare you for mountaineering. Forget the spin class – you need to climb. I used Body Results for six months and would recommend it. If you are in the mountains, that is an advantage – take advantage of them. If you are a flat-lander like me, I’d suggest you find a gym with step mills and high tread mills (50 degree pitch). Put a pack on, over several months work up to a point where you can get the heart rate up to 85% of maximum for 30 to 45 minutes without too much difficulty. You’ve gotta build up the ability to work anarobically. Work up to a 50 pound pack from about a 20 pound pack. Add to that an extensive free weight regimen that focuses on all parts, but especially the legs. 3. Remember, climbi
