Stephen Koch

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Entries Tagged as 'Training'

Massive Natural Avalanches Leave Mark On Teton Classics

January 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Entertainment, Jackson Hole, Training, Uncategorized

On Sunday I drove to the Grand Teton National Park with my family for something fun to do because it was too cold (-28) to go skiing with my son Axl, age 2 1/2. As we drove north on the highway the first crown I noticed was one I had seen the day before from [...]

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Cave Dry Tool Ice Climbing Training at Mountain Athlete

December 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Climbing Tutorials, Jackson Hole, Training, Uncategorized

This is a short video of me from Mountain Athlete, the gym where I train, in Jackson, WY. I was able to figure 4 many more times than just a couple weeks ago, so I know I am getting stronger from the training. My goal for all this training was to make the finals at [...]

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Ice Axe Cave Training at Mountain Athlete

December 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Climbs, Jackson Hole, Training, Uncategorized

Below is a short video of me training at Mountain Athlete. This workout, called Birdbrain and written out below, was very intense. One of my coaches, Dan Corn (a.k.a. Coach Junior) describes his intentions with it. I felt very pumped going without resting through the laps and sled push. I was able to rest while [...]

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2 hour workout

November 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Training

My coach, Rob Shaul of Mountain Athlete (mtnathlete.com), asked me: are you recovering faster after these efforts (compared to my first 2 hour workout last Thursday)? Were you as hungry this time (as the last) after the session? To review the workout, check out Rob’s website (mtnathlete.com). My response follows: Rob, Thanks for a great [...]

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