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Today is another edition of Evokecast's Summit Series. Here, coaches Larry Goldie, and Leif Whittaker do a deep dive on some of the most iconic peaks that we train many of our athletes to be ready to climb. Today's episode will focus on Mount Rainier, the giant of the Pacific Northwest.

Join host Scott Johnston for a conversation with Joey Wilson that covers the methods Joey used to measure improvement in his aerobic capacity.  Being a data scientist, Joey employed some tools that the rest of us can learn from. Joey approached Scott with some well thought out training questions about five years ago after some poor race performances. Since then, with the help of Scott, Joey has dr...

Join host Scott Johnston in a conversation with accomplished alpinist and IMFGA certified climbing guide, Chris Wright. Learn how Chris has balanced a demanding mountain guiding career with training and executing his personal climbing ambitions and goals. 

Scott Johnston is joined by professional guide and climber, Rob Smith. They discuss how Rob manages training for the elite climbing while he fits this into his busy guiding schedule. This is the first podcast in a series devoted to the specific training needs of mountain guides.

In this episode join Evoke coach Mark Postle for a chat with rock climber and alpinist, Matt Segal. Matt has had a great year of climbing in 2023 including a free ascent of Cowboy Direct (Grade VII, 5.13a) on the Trango Tower in Pakistan, and an ascent of Kryptonite (5.14d) near his home in Colorado. Join Mark and Matt as they discuss the arc of Matt's development as a climber, and how he str...

In this episode, coaches Larry Goldie and Leif Whitaker discuss Mount Baker's significance, popularity, and climbing challenges. They touch on the unique snowmobile access situation on the mountain's south side and the conflicts it creates. The conversation highlights the dangers of mountaineering, particularly on the north side, and the changing conditions on the mountain over the last...

In this episode, coach Scott Johnston discusses some tools and tips for understanding the feedback your body is giving you on your recovery status and readiness to train.  Training will never produce the desired results if you don't allow sufficient recovery between training bouts for the desired adaptations to occur.  The proliferation of new devises that can easily overwhelm us with data. A...

In May of 2021, at 75 years old,  Art summited Mt. Everest, making him the third-oldest person to have attained this feat. In this episode, Scott, Art, and his coach Seth Keena recap Art's experiences on the expedition, and the training process leading up to his summit bid, going back 2 plus years.  We captured this interview while are was still in Kathmandu, fresh off the climb with emotions...

Join Evoke coaches Larry Goldie and Mark Postle for a chat about experiences climbing Aconcagua. Aconcagua is the highest mountain on the South American continent, and one of the seven highest continental points on Earth. The height of Aconcagua, at just under 23,000 feet, presents unique challenges for climbers hoping to scale its flanks. Learn about the training approaches, logistics, and best p...

Evoke Coach Maya Seckinger is joined by Cy Keener. Cy is a life-long climber who started being coached by Maya in 2020. Early-on the duo worked hard on Cy's climbing and aerobic development, followed by Cy receiving a hip replacement and going through the necessary recovery in 2022. This year Cy completed the Grand Traverse in the Tetons this summer -- a major milestone in his climbing journe...

Scott Johnston talks with Evoke tactical coach Vince Paikowsiki about Vince's recent 'unofficial' fastest time for the Twelve-Mile Ruck, a standard military fitness test required for armed-services members. Vince discusses how he trained and prepared for his record, and how he used this knowledge to train his entire infantry company to achieve outstanding results all around. 

Join Scott Johnston and coach Kylee Toth as they discuss her unplanned bivy while on a back country ski trip during a scouting mission for a Bugaboo to Rogers Pass ski traverse. They highlight how fitness, good decision making, and experience kept Kylee and the other members of her group safe.

In this vault classic episode, Scott Johnston is joined by Olga Dobranowski. Olga is a medical doctor, based out of Colorado, who has been drawn to the mountains her entire life and tackled many impressive mountain goals. Here are some of the topics discussed: growing up and starting climbing in Poland; Polish climbing history; Olga’s early climbing days in Poland and throughout Europe; moving to...

Join Scott Johnston in a conversation with Performance Scientist and Innovative Lead at Maurten Sports Fuel, Josh Rowe. Here, they discuss the research and appropriate use of hydrogels and bicarbonate for fueling sports performance, and how these technologies are utilized by athletes in endurance and high intensity sports. Find more information on Maurten products here: https://www.maurten.com/

Join Evoke coaches Larry Goldie and Mark Postle in a conversation about Mark's successful 2023 summit of Mt. Everest. Mark reflects on his earlier trips to the region, and how expedition logistics have changed since his first experiences in the Khumbu.

Scott Johnston is joined today by Redbull Performance Nutritionist, Stephen Smith. In this conversation they discuss a broad range of nutrition strategies and key factors in supplementation for amateur and elite level athletes. This includes nutrient timing, metabolic considerations, supplementation of various well-known ergogenic aids, and how these strategies are applied to the unique demands of...

Join Scott Johnston as he talks with professional climber and guide, Adrian Ballinger, Founder and Director at Alpenglow Expeditions. In this episode, they discuss a range of topics including: the challenges of climbing and guiding Mt. Everest, and why Adrian has chosen to direct his guided clients to climb the north side of Everest; using prerequisite mountain expeditions as assessments for tackl...

Join Evoke coaches Maya Seckinger and Kylee Toth for a conversation with Roxanne Vogel. Roxanne is a researcher with GU Performance who was able to summit Everest on a short trip to the Khumbu Region. Learn what Roxanne did to position herself to do 'The Impossible'.

Join Evoke coaches Maya Seckinger and Kylee Toth for a conversation with Midge Cross. Midge is a life long athlete who's appreciation for the mountains has driven her to  do all of the mountain sports and activities we love. From expeditions to big mountains, rock climbs, or other endurance challenges, Midge has maintained a life-long curiosity for what it takes to be effective in the mountai...

Scott Johnston is joined by life-long alpinist, Steve Swenson. Steve is the winner of two Piolet d'Or awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Alpine Club, and author of the book Karakorum . They discuss their early climbing exploits, Steve's most memorable ascents, and his involvement in the development of essential infrastructure for people in the Karakorum region. http...

Evoke coaches Kylee Toth and Maya Seckinger interview professional skier and mountaineer, Caroline Gleich.

Join Evoke Coach Leif Whittaker, and his athlete Travis Van Overbeke as they do a debrief of Travis' dual ascents of Mt. Everest and Lhotse in May. Travis' successful ascent of Everest marks the final leg of leg of a journey he started sixteen years ago, to summit the highest peak on each of the seven continents.  They discuss Travis' training and preparation, how Travis balanced tr...

Join coaches Kylee Toth and Maya Seckinger as they interview Caroine George. Caroline is a mountain guide, ski-mountaineer, wife, and mother,  based in Switzerland. 

In this episode Tom Evans joins his coach Scott Johnston to do a debrief of his recent victory of the Western States 100 ultra endurance run, the world's oldest hundred-mile race. With his win, Tom became one of three men to have been on the podium both at the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) and the Western States. Tom talks about how his race unfolded as well as the grass-roots support that...

In this episode Scott Johnston talks with Matt Heyliger. Matt is a practicing Physical Therapist who has a solid background in helping athletes be stronger and  more functional for their mountain endeavors. Join Scott and Matt as they take a deep-dive into the common functional maladies that confront mountain athletes, and how to go about navigating them. You can find Matt here: https://www.matthe...