The Training For Mountaineering Podcast
Rowan Smith: Mountaineering Fitness Coach

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TFM95: Training For Mountaineering, Cancelled Expeditions, and Readjusted Goals - Interview With Ojas
26/08/2026 | 18 mins.In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Ojas about his training and preparation for mountaineering. When we first started working together, Ojas had the goal to climb Aconcagua. After months of training and hard work, his expedition was cancelled days before he flew out.
Inside, Ojas talks through his training leading to this cancelled expedition, how he reassessed and readjusted after this incredibly disappointing change of plans and his future plans and goals for his training and mountaineering.
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Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures?
Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html- In this episode I interview sports chiropractor Mandy from Performance Place Sports Case, who is a specialist in working with trail runners.Â
Inside, she shares some insights, philosophies, and strategies around how mountaineers can prevent, reduce and manage injuries if they are using trail running as part of their training.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Website:Â https://www.p2sportscare.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Performance-Place-chiropractor - ​In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Jackie about her recent climb of Mt. Rainier, following the Emmons Glacier Route. Inside, she shares some insights about her training and mental preparation, and also her experiences on the mountain.
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Interested in online training for mountaineering?Â
​Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html - On 21 May 2026, Summit Strength client Shika stood on top of Mount Everest after eight years of climbing and four months of structured preparation with Rowan.
In this episode she shares how she trained for the mountain, how she managed the competing demands of work and a master's thesis without burning out, and what summit day actually felt like. If you're dreaming of a serious adventure and wondering whether your body can handle it, this one is for you.
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Interested in online training for mountaineering?Â
​Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html - In this episode, I explore a dead-simple mindset technique a mountaineer can use to manage stress and nerves in the lead-up to a challenging expedition.
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Interested in online training for mountaineering?Â
​Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
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About The Training For Mountaineering Podcast
The Training For Mountaineering Podcast is created to help mountaineers and alpinists best train, prepare and conquer their mountain adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple and proven training strategies to get you fit, strong and resilient for the mountain. Inside he dives into training, injury prevention, nutrition, mental strength and much much more. So you can have the best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure!
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