Precision Preparation · Denali 2026
One Team. One Plan. Total Precision.
The world's first fully integrated 6-month Precision Preparation and guided expedition. Train with Alpine Athletics. Summit with Mountain Madness and a team Lisa would trust with her own life.
Complete your health assessment Get a personalized readiness review from the Mountain Madness team Limited to 10 Climbers · 1:2 Guide Ratio · Physician Oversight
Precision Team
Co-developed by Mountain Madness and Alpine Athletics, Precision Preparation is what happens when world class guiding meets elite high altitude training science.
Duration: 6 Months
Expedition: 22-Day Denali West Buttress
Group Size: 10 Climbers · 1:2 Guide Ratio
Lead: Lisa Thompson · Owner
The Problem
Why Denali Demands a Different Kind of Prep
Denali is where intermediate climbers step into truly serious alpine terrain. The margin for error is smaller. The logistics are heavier. The cold is real. Most people underestimate either the fitness or the logistics. Precision Preparation exists so you don't have to guess on either.
Meet the Precision Preparation Team
Meet the Precision Preparation Team
"I only bring in experts I personally use." Lisa Thompson, Owner & Program Lead
Lisa is a high altitude mountaineer, Denali & Everest summiteer, K2 and Seven Summits finisher, and the new owner of Mountain Madness. This Precision Preparation program is the first offering built entirely under her leadership – combining 40+ years of Mountain Madness expedition legacy with the structured training system she wished she'd had on her own Denali journey.