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One to Three Day Mountaineering Courses in Vail, CO
Aiming to take your hiking and mountaineering skills to the next level?
Dr. Jon and his team at Dr. Jon's Adventures have decades of experience preparing for endurance events and mountaineering objectives. From summiting 8000m peaks and preparing for long expeditions, to ski mountaineering, ultra marathoning, fast-packing, triathlons, and more, we know how to progressively train and prepare for challenging adventures.
(Learn more about Jon and his team at Dr. Jon's Adventures.)
Why Choose Dr. Jon?
Dr. Jon wants to share with you the physical and mental mountaineering training fundamentals that have not only helped him summit the world's highest mountains (including Mt. Everest and other big mountain multiple times), but also maintain a schedule of 250+ days a year skiing and climbing all over the world.
It's been through consistency over the years and a high attention to detail on all aspects of fitness including aerobic conditioning, muscular endurance exercises, strength training, flexibility, mental preparation, recovery, nutrition, and hydration. All these factors are built into the custom endurance training we provide.
Course Overview
Whether you want to come out to Vail one time to learn new skills or sharpen existing ones, or you want to set up multiple mountaineering courses over a period of time, we will customize a program for you based on your current skills, fitness, and planned objectives. These courses are typically 1-on-1, so you get full attention on your training, skills, and needs.
Our standard mountaineering courses are held over 3 days, but they can be shortened based on your schedule. Given most people are coming to Colorado from lower elevations (Vail is at 8000 feet), the first day is usually set aside for an acclimatization hike in the mountains surrounding Vail. On the second day, depending on the time of year, you may do technical training on ropes, rock climbing, glacier travel, crampons, and / or ice axe usage.
On the third day, you usually go for a big mountain climb up possibly a 13er (13,000+ ft peak) or 14er (14,000+ ft peak). Jon will pick out a peak that will challenge you and allow you to use the skills you've learned on the first two days, while also being within your skill and fitness levels.
The rugged terrain of the Colorado Rockies provides a perfect classroom for gaining the skills and fitness you need for your next personal adventure goal, and Jon's model of providing 1-on-1 training maximizes your ability to apply what you learn and practice.
Want to know more? Check out the Mountaineering Course Details below and contact us to set up a few days to come to the Colorado Rockies to train!
On an acclimatization hike while training for bigger peaks.
Examples of Mountaineering Courses with Dr. Jon
Introduction to Expeditions Training
Introduction to Expeditions Training
Introduction to Expeditions Training
You are an experienced hiker, have done some endurance training, backpacking, and climbed some small peaks, maybe a few 14ers. You want to go farther, to higher altitudes, and have big dreams but don't know where to begin training and what gear you need.
Dr. Jon can help. Come spend a day or two with him in beautiful Vail, CO where he will teach you the skills you need and answer all your questions. This can include:
- Beginner climbing and rappeling skills with ropes/harness
- Interval training in the mountains
- Winter camping
- Backcountry skiing
- Specific balance and strength training exercises
- And more......
Advanced Mountaineering Training
Introduction to Expeditions Training
Introduction to Expeditions Training
You have climbed some bigger peaks, requiring glacier travel and mini expeditions, but you're ready to dream bigger. Or maybe you've been on a longer expedition or attempted an 8000m peak but did not have a good experience.
How do you prepare for the rigors of a high altitude climb? For spending days, weeks, or months on an expedition? Come spend a couple days with Dr. Jon in the CO backcountry (or a location of your choice) and increase your skills, fitness, and confidence that you can succeed. This training can include:
- In-depth details and mountaineering training to prepare for a multiweek expedition - acclimatizing to high altitudes, what to eat, gear selection, dealing with extreme cold, and more.
- Advanced rope skills
- Advanced winter camping techniques
- Strength training to carry heavy packs
- Climbing techniques and muscular endurance exercises to minimize your oxygen demands