Ymir Climber
Cold starts to long climbs, the Ymir Climber offered a sharp reminder of why we train for resilience, not just results.
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Tour du Mont Blanc
A self-supported journey around Mont Blanc and the lessons learned along the way.
73 Year Old Summits Mount Shasta
One year earlier, on June 3, 2023, Karen and I found ourselves at Thumb Rock, 12,800 feet up Mount Shasta. The morning had dawned clear,…
Caribou Lakes Backpacking ⛰️
With over 600 miles of trails, chiseled granite peaks, countless pristine alpine lakes, and over 500,000 acres of wilderness area, the Trinity Alps are the…
Mount Shasta Training Guide
Are you planning to climb Mount Shasta but not sure where to start? Our “Training for Mount Shasta” PDF is designed to help you show…
O.A.T. Community Meeting
You are invited to OAT’s Community Meeting! In this hour long collaborative discussion, we will be telling stories, sharing insights, and training tips from our…
Chola Pass
I opened my eyes at 5:30am. I immediately thought it was oddly light outside considering sunrise is about 5:45am. I rolled out of bed and…
Way to Gokyo
After 6 days in a haze of clouds and illness, we were blessed with healthy bodies and the sun burning the low clouds to flaunt…