Train To Climb Mt Rainier
by Doug Schurman
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Actor: Courtenay Schurman, Susan WrightDirector: Doug Schurman
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 66 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-11-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Body Results
DVD Reviews of Train To Climb Mt Rainier
DVD Review: Train To Climb Mt Rainier
Summary: 4 Stars
There aren't too many training videos available on mountaineering. Actually this is the only one I know. Even books are rare. I really enjoyd the set of mountaineering specific gym exercises and stretches. I got new ideas for my training sessions. Also the suggested 6-month training program was very thorough and unique. Being able to do all that one must be fit enough for Mt. Rainier. I have only climbed European 4-thousand-meter peaks and 5-6 hours/wk of endurance training during the last 3 months before the trip has been enough so far (2-4 hours/wk during off season). Maybe the long summit day makes Mt. Rainier harder than e.g. Mont Blanc. I wish the DVD had included more endurance training on top of strength and flexibility training. Why they always make these documents so short? Mountaineering is a hobby of passion! I could easily watch a 20-hour training video on climbing high mountains. It's good that they left training for other climbing sports out in the document, because I think the audience is different. It shows that the video was made years ago, which isn't necessarily a flaw. Video and sound quality are good enough for the purpose, but what is more important is that the takes are long and stabile. I just hate the modern restless "millisecond/take" style. More videos like this, please!DVD Review: Cool DVD on Mt. Rainier climbing
Summary: 5 Stars
We love to provide our guests with movies and books on Mt. Rainier. We picked up three of these to put one at each of our Mt. Rainier cabins at Three Bears Lodge. DVD Review: Excellent Training Program for Climbers
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great DVD for anyone who wants to do climbing-specific training in anticipation of doing a major mountain climb - or any climb! It provides the necessary tools to create your own six month fitness rogram, with or without access to a gym, and explains how the exercises relate to specific climbing activities. I have used Body Results training to climb two major peaks, and highly suggest this DVD to others planning to do the same.DVD Review: Awful, don't waste your money
Summary: 1 Stars
I am planning on climbing Rainier next summer and I was intrigued by this DVD. Luckily I did not buy this. I rented it from Netflix, and even their ranking system had rated it extremely low. While I agree the stretches and workouts are beneficial, anyone with any sense, experience, and comfort in a gym will not need this product. There are plenty of free programs out there on the net, keep your money.DVD Review: Climb
Summary: 5 Stars
I used Train to Climb Mt. Rainier to get me ready for an Aug. 2002 climb of Mt. Ranier with Shape Magazine. It was a great tool and provided me with all of the information that I needed to climb. It gave me detailed information about all aspects of building physical endurance, including stretching, aerobics, strength training (weight lifting), and anaerobic training. The program includes specific instructions on how to begin training in month one and how to continue developing strength and stamina each month until you are ready to taper your workouts before your climb. The program provided a variety of exercise choices which helped to keep my motivation from waning. Another great aspect of the program is that it provides you with a way to train at home. This is awesome when you live thirty miles from the nearest gym. I felt like I had two personal trainers which is amazing when you consider I live in a rural town of four hundred people.I would recommend this program to anyone preparing for a big climb. On my climbing day, I felt great. All of the hard work and training was worth the effort as I sat on the top of Mt. Rainier and looked out over the horizon. There's nothing like the magical feeling of being on top of the world! I truly believe that Courtney and Doug's advice helped me reach the peak!
Description of Train To Climb Mt Rainier
This informative video provides a comprehensive six-month training program for the novice-to-intermediate level alpine climber who wants to climb Mt. Rainier and other high-altitude peaks. Included in the video are guidelines for aerobic, anaerobic, and climbing-specific training including flexibility and strength exercises selected for high-altitude mountaineering conditioning requirements. If you have been searching for a coach who climbs or for an exercise program specific to glacier travel, you'll find plenty of excellent training ideas on this video. Mountaineer coaches and instructors Doug Schurman and Courtenay Schurman demonstrate the exercises with the help of climbing model Susan Wright.In this 66 minute video you will learn details about the following training components: Aerobic training - Including alpine, outside, and indoor options along with suggested targets to try to reach by month 5.
Flexibility - Including stretches that are most applicable to the mountaineer and how to do them outside.
Strength training - Demonstration of exercises selected to help you with particular aspects of alpine climbing, showing traditional weights and home training options such as jugs of water and weighted packs.
Anaerobic training - Recommendations and guidelines for ways to raise the anaerobic threshold.
Climbing specific training - Specific training tips to emulate the physical requirements of the climb for optimal preparation.
The video concludes with a periodized training program specifying how to incorporate the components listed above over a 6-month period. Whether you have access to mountains or not, this video will provide you with all the physical conditioning information you need in order to optimally prepare for your climb.
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