I can respect the gulf that separates alpinism from a running race and still appreciate that the physiology that accounts for endurance is the same if you are running a foot race in the city park or front pointing up… — Steve House Copy Share Image
Traveling fast over complex technical terrain requires a high level of technical ability and the endurance to support it. These two quite divergent capabilities need to be developed over years of practice. Omitting either limits your potential. — Steve House Copy Share Image
You can’t coach desire, and no matter how fancy your training plan or how high your stated goals are, it comes down to getting… — Steve House Copy Share Image
“There’s a time to run and a time to walk. But don’t get me wrong: I’m not telling anyone to slow down. I’ve long… — Steve House Copy Share Image
Within alpinism's narrow framework we seek transcendence and relentlessly pursue what remains hidden from us on flat ground: our true selves. — Steve House Copy Share Image
I can respect the gulf that separates alpinism from a running race and still appreciate that the physiology that accounts for endurance is the… — Steve House Copy Share Image
Conventional sports have undergone an evolution in training methods during the last fifty years. Curiosity and the inherent improvement brought about by competition have… — Steve House Copy Share Image
In the mountains, fatigue is the biggest controllable limitation that will come between you and success. — Steve House Copy Share Image
“The simpler we make things, the richer the experiences become.” But only if we remain active, only if we try, only if we risk… — Steve House Copy Share Image
Historically, many of the great names in alpine climbing seemed to have just gone climbing as training. In fact, the model alpinist has often… — Steve House Copy Share Image
In no organized sport do the participants have to endure days of struggle just to get to the starting line of their event. The… — Steve House Copy Share Image
The depth of any story is proportionate to the protagonist's commitment to their goal, the complexity of the problem, and the grace of the… — Steve House Copy Share Image
