1. Alpinism
1.1. Your current ability level?
1.1.1. Beginner
1.1.1.1. Steve House’s 5 Week Foundation for Rock Alpinists Training Plan
1.1.2. Advanced (Includes technical climbing and aerobic training)
1.1.2.1. Steve House’s 8 Week Advanced Rock-Alpinist Training Plan
1.1.3. Very advanced (For skilled climbers who need climbing-specific aerobic fitness)
1.1.3.1. Steve House’s 16-Week Eiger North Face Training Plan
1.2. Trip goals
1.2.1. Moderate rock/mixed alpine 1-day climbs. D+ difficulty or below. (Dolomites, Bugaboos, North Cascades/Washington Pass, RMNP)
1.2.1.1. Steve House’s 5 Week Foundation for Rock Alpinists Training Plan
1.2.2. Harder technical objectives; 5.10/M6 and up. TD difficulty and above. (Canadian Rockies, North Cascades, Alps)
1.2.2.1. Steve House’s 8 Week Advanced Rock-Alpinist Training Plan
1.2.3. Hardest climbs. ED difficulty and above. (Eiger 1938 Route, Matterhorn Schmitt Route, Grand Jorasses Walker, Croz Spur)
1.2.3.1. Steve House’s 16-Week Eiger North Face Training Plan
2. Ice/Mixed Climbing
2.1. Current ability level?
2.1.1. Beginner-intermediate (WI 4-5)
2.1.1.1. :white_check_mark: Beginner/Intermediate Strength for Ice/Mixed Climbing
2.1.2. Advanced (M7-8, 5.11 onsight, 5.12 redpoint)
2.1.2.1. :white_check_mark: Advanced Strength for Ice/Mixed Climbing with Steve House
3. Rock Climbing
3.1. Current outdoor ability level?
3.1.1. 5.10 or below
3.1.1.1. :white_check_mark: Beginner to Intermediate Rock Climbing
3.1.2. 5.11 and above
3.1.2.1. :white_check_mark: Intermediate to Advanced Rock Climbing
3.2. Time to trip?
3.2.1. 4 weeks
3.2.1.1. :white_check_mark: Beginner to Intermediate Rock Climbing
3.2.2. 8 weeks
3.2.2.1. :white_check_mark: Intermediate to Advanced Rock Climbing
3.3. Add-ons (adding rock climbing & strength to your current training regimine)
3.3.1. :white_check_mark: Rock Climbing Add-On
4. Mountaineering
4.1. Size of objective?
4.1.1. Any size mountain. Minimum training for 7000-8000m expeditionary peaks. (Denali, Makalu, Everest, K2, Cho Oyu)
4.1.1.1. :white_check_mark: Comprehensive All Mountain Expeditions
4.1.2. 6000m Peaks (i.e. Lobuche Peak, Island Peak, Aconcagua). Minimum for Denali.
4.1.2.1. :white_check_mark: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Fitness
4.1.3. 3-14 Day Expeditions, Time-Limited
4.1.3.1. :white_check_mark: Limited Training Time and Availability Plan
4.1.4. 1-3 day objectives for beginners. (Mt. Rainier, Elbrus, Grand Teton)
4.1.4.1. :white_check_mark: Beginner Mountain Fitness
4.2. Your current ability level?
4.2.1. Beginner with no base fitness.
4.2.1.1. :white_check_mark: Beginner Mountain Fitness
4.2.1.2. :white_check_mark: Comprehensive All Mountain Expeditions
4.2.2. Some experience or base fitness.
4.2.2.1. :white_check_mark: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Fitness
4.2.2.2. :white_check_mark: Limited Training Time and Availability Plan
4.2.3. Experienced.
4.2.3.1. :white_check_mark: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Fitness
4.2.3.2. :white_check_mark: Limited Training Time and Availability Plan
4.2.3.3. :white_check_mark: Comprehensive All Mountain Expeditions
4.3. Time to event?
4.3.1. 24+ weeks
4.3.1.1. :white_check_mark: Comprehensive All Mountain Expeditions
4.3.2. 16 weeks
4.3.2.1. :white_check_mark: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Fitness
4.3.3. 12 weeks
4.3.3.1. :white_check_mark: Limited Training Time and Availability Plan
4.3.4. 8 weeks
4.3.4.1. :white_check_mark: Beginner Mountain Fitness
5. Running
5.1. Road or flat trails
5.1.1. :white_check_mark: Road or Flat Trail Marathon
5.2. Trail running
5.2.1. multi-day
5.2.1.1. beginner-intermediate (30-55 miles/week)
5.2.1.1.1. :white_check_mark: Multi-Day Stage Run
5.2.1.2. advanced (50-70+ miles/week)
5.2.1.2.1. :white_check_mark: Via Valais Advanced Mountain Running Training Plan, 16-Weeks
5.2.1.2.2. :white_check_mark: Big Vert Ultra Marathon
5.2.2. single day
5.2.2.1. beginner (25-50 miles/week)
5.2.2.1.1. :white_check_mark: Intro to Ultras
5.2.2.2. intermediate-advanced (50-70 miles/week) *this plan is vert-focused for mountain races
5.2.2.2.1. :white_check_mark: Big Vert Ultra Marathon
5.3. Race-specific plans
5.3.1. CCC 100km
5.3.2. UTMB 100mi
5.3.3. Sky Running
6. Skiing
6.1. Ski touring
6.1.1. Beginner (7-10 training hrs/wk)
6.1.1.1. 8 Week Ski Mountaineering Hut-to-Hut Training Plan
6.1.2. Intermediate-Advanced (11-14 training hrs/wk)
6.1.2.1. Uphill Athlete 8 Week Haute Route Ski Tour Training Plan
6.1.3. Advanced
6.1.3.1. Uphill Athlete 12 Week Grand Traverse (Ski) Training Plan
6.2. Freeride skiing (steep lines on big mountains)
6.2.1. Uphill Athlete 12 week Freeride Training Plan
6.3. Ski Mountaineering Racing
6.3.1. beginner-intermediate (races 4hrs and under, minimal experience)
6.3.1.1. 16 Week SkiMo Racing Training Plan
6.3.2. advanced (completed multiple skimo seasons prior, looking to elevate race performance)
6.3.2.1. Uphill Athlete 16 Week Advanced SkiMo Training Plan
6.3.3. grand traverse race (long backcountry race, 7+ hrs or multi-day)
6.3.3.1. Uphill Athlete 12 Week Grand Traverse (Ski) Training Plan
7. Tactical
7.1. No Gear Strength Work
7.1.1. Hotel Gym Only Strength Protocols
7.2. Gym Equipment Strength Work
7.2.1. 2-week Body Weight Only Strength Protocols