Climbing thousands of feet of steep alpine terrain requires fitness, strength, and athleticism. Reaching the summit, however, is only half the mission. The descent comes with its own challenges—especially for the knees and the ankles.
As both a coach and a veteran Exum guide, Zahan Billimoria designed this 16-week training plan to help you fully prepare for the ascent, and also enjoy the process every step of the way. It follows our full-spectrum training method, weaving aerobic endurance, maximum strength, and Athlete IQ into your workouts every week so you can summit—and descend—with style.
While we call this the “Grand Teton” plan, paying homage to our roots in the Tetons, it extends to any similar objectives, from Mount Rainier and Forbidden Peak in the Cascades to the Matterhorn in the Alps.
Every training plan includes Athlete IQ, aerobic, and strength training workouts, along with detailed coach notes, exercise video demonstrations, and a personal digital training log. The plan is yours for life. Start it whenever you want and repeat it as many times as you’d like.