A fully integrated, six-month high-performance journey designed for experienced mountaineers who refuse to leave summit success to chance. When you've invested in Seven Summits progression, Denali deserves the same level of precision and expert preparation.
Why Peak Preparation Exists
Most Denali climbers patch together training plans, hire separate coaches, and hope it all comes together. They spend months coordinating schedules, second-guessing their prep, and arriving in Alaska uncertain whether they've done enough. Peak Preparation eliminates that chaos. One coordinated system. Six months of expert-led preparation. Everything orchestrated so you can focus on what matters: the climb.
Fragmented Preparation
Patching together coaches, plans, and vendors—hoping it all aligns. It rarely does.
Coordination Chaos
Managing multiple experts across training, nutrition, medical, and mindset feels like a full-time job.
Uncertain Readiness
Arriving in Alaska not knowing if your preparation matches Denali's specific demands.
The Peak Preparation Advantage
Peak Preparation isn't just another coaching program. It's the only Denali preparation system where your expedition team and coaching team are unified under one roof—Mountain Madness and Alpine Athletics.
No hoping your coach understands Denali's specific demands—we guide it
No coordination gaps between training and expedition logistics
No managing multiple vendors—we've hand-selected and integrated every expert
Your preparation and your climb aren't separate. They're one system, built by the people who will be with you on the mountain.
Proven Results
80%
Alpine Athletics climbers have achieved an 80% summit success rate on Denali—significantly above the mountain's average. Peak Preparation applies that same proven methodology, now integrated with comprehensive expert support across physiology, nutrition, breathwork, and mindset.
Your Complete Preparation System
Seven integrated components. One coordinated journey. Everything designed to prepare you for Denali's unique demands.
Physical Training & Coaching
Lisa Thompson & Alpine Athletics Team
Personalized TrainingPeaks program designed specifically for Denali's 20+ day expedition, 7,000+ vertical feet summit days, and sled-hauling demands. Daily feedback, weekly adjustments, and monthly 1:1 calls.
Peak Performance Mindset
Lisa Thompson
Two live 1:1 sessions addressing decision-making under hypoxia, managing fear at altitude, and maintaining mental clarity during weather delays. Plus integrated mental training throughout six months.
Breathwork & Nervous System Training
3 × 1.5-hour group calls + personalized TrainingPeaks breathwork programming to optimize recovery, altitude readiness, and stress response.
Nutrition Optimization
60-minute initial consult + ongoing 30-minute follow-ups. Fueling strategies tailored for cold-weather endurance, altitude, and summit performance.
Medical Consultation & Monitoring
3 × 60-minute physician consultations for pre-expedition health screening, altitude preparation, recovery protocols, and immune readiness.
Seamless Coordination
AA / MM Staff
Expert scheduling, reminders, and coordination with your Mountain Madness Denali expedition team.
Private Cohort Community
Peak Preparation Group
Access to fellow Denali athletes, resource sharing, and real-time motivation within a private group platform.
Program Details
Duration
6 months (Mid-November 2025 → Mid-May 2026)
Includes
All expert sessions, customized programming, seamless coordination, and continuous support through summit departure
Enrollment
Limited to 10 climbers per cohort to ensure personalized attention and group cohesion
Complete Denali Experience
$27,800
Your total investment for the complete preparation and expedition
Peak Preparation Program $14,900
Denali Expedition with Mountain Madness $12,900
Flexible Payment: Pay in full or $4,633/month × 6 months
Availability: Spaces extremely limited due to guide and expert scheduling
Is Peak Preparation Right For You?
Peak Preparation is designed for experienced mountaineers who understand the value of comprehensive preparation and expert guidance.
Serious About Success
You're pursuing Seven Summits or major high-altitude objectives and know that preparation removes variables.
Value Your Time
You want expert-led preparation over DIY approaches. You'd rather focus on training than coordinating vendors.
Experienced Mountaineer
You understand high-altitude demands and want coaching that matches your sophistication.
Your Expert Team
Lisa Thompson
Founder, Alpine Athletics | Owner, Mountain Madness
Lisa has summited Everest, K2, and the Seven Summits through years of disciplined preparation. She brings that same dedication to Alpine Athletics, where training plans are tailored to help athletes reach their own summits. Alpine Athletics climbers have achieved an 80% success rate on Denali.
Dr. Tracee Metcalfe
High-Altitude Physician
The first U.S. woman to summit all 14 8,000-meter peaks. Dr. Metcalfe brings unparalleled expertise in high-altitude physiology, medical readiness, and expedition health management. Her experience spans decades of personal mountaineering and medical practice.
Anthony Lorubbio
Breathwork Specialist | Founder, Recal Training
Certified in Oxygen Advantage, Wim Hof Method, and Peak Flow, Anthony has helped over 100 mountain athletes optimize their breathing for altitude. His athletes have increased oxygen saturation by 10%+ at altitude and recovered faster during acclimatization.
Alyssa Leib, MS, RD
Sports Dietitian | Peak to Peak Nutrition
Registered Dietitian specializing in sports performance and mountain athletes. Alyssa brings expertise in cold-weather nutrition, altitude fueling strategies, and injury prevention through optimized nutrition protocols.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Peak Preparation begins in mid-November 2025. Spaces are limited to 10 climbers to ensure personalized attention and group cohesion.
Step 1: Schedule a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your climbing goals and Denali timeline.
Step 2: If Peak Preparation is the right fit, we'll reserve your spot in the cohort.
Step 3: Begin your six-month preparation journey in mid-November 2025
You focus on one thing: the climb.
We orchestrate everything else—training progression, medical readiness, mental preparation, nutrition timing, breathwork integration. No coordination chaos. No second-guessing your prep. Just show up in Alaska confident, capable, and ready to summit.
This is Denali done right.