The following quotes come from the MTI Podcast interview with Crystal. Click HERE to listen to the podcast. From Ski Racing to Freeride Competition “I grew up in Jackson and ski raced competitively until I was 25. I traveled with the U.S. Ski Team from when I was 16 to about 21, and I was […]
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Arete 3.15.25
Military / National Security / International A FITNESS CULTURE THAT DOESN’T EDUCATE OR EMPOWER SOLDIERS: THE PROBLEM WITH H2F, THE ARMY’S HOLISTIC HEALTH AND FITNESS SYSTEM, Modern War Institute Air Force Academy Reverses Decision, Allows Muslim Cadets to Forgo Physical Training During Ramadan, military.com Finnish court convicts Russian man for war crimes in Ukraine, Al […]
MTI’s Alpinist Fitness Assessment: A Reality Check on My Mountain Readiness
By Derrik, MTI Athlete Team I completed the MTI Alpinist Fitness Assessment on February 16th as the first day of the Alpinist Fitness Assessment Training Plan. I expected it to be tough, but not quite like that, it was brutal. I entered the pain cave on the step ups and the final run very quickly […]
Arete 2.8.25
Military / National Security / International Pentagon is placing probationary employees on leave in advance of mass firings, Defense One Too close for missiles, switching to guns: How the Navy learned to fight Houthi drones, T&P No sailors in sight: DARPA launches warship designed ‘from the ground up’ to be truly unmanned, Breaking Defense Army […]
Research Review: Alpine Climbers at 5,000–8,000m require 4,500–6,000 kcal/day. Many Burn Muscle.
By Rob Shaul Based on Karpęcka-Gałka, E., & Frączek, B. (2024). Nutrition, hydration and supplementation considerations for mountaineers in high-altitude conditions: A narrative review. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 6, 1435494. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1435494 BLUF: Mountaineering at high altitudes (>2,500 m) presents unique physiological challenges due to hypoxia, cold exposure, and increased energy demands. A systematic […]
Been Putting Your Time In?
By Rob Shaul Been Putting Your Time In? Training? Grinding? Did you skip it today? Progress lives at the sharp edge of failure – tilted just slightly toward success. Six reps you’ll get it. Five, you won’t. Battling on this edge is intense. Too exhausting to spend long there. Avoid it, and you’ll stall, then […]
Arete 3.1.25
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Is Donald Trump About To Scrap The F-35 Fighter?, The National Interest Three Years After Invading Ukraine, Russia’s Army Is A Mess, The National Interest Estonia and Lithuania to Meet Trump’s 5% Defense Spending Target, The National Interest Best Of The Best: U.S. Army Tank Crew Wins “International Tank Challenge”, […]
Research Review: Sleep Deprivation Impact 85% of First Responders During 24-Hour Shifts
By Rob Shaul BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): A systematic review of 43 studies (6,373 participants) found that 85% of Emergency First Responders (firefighters, paramedics) suffer from sleep deprivation during 24-hour shift, and this plus poor sleep quality, high workload, and psychological stress contributie to chronic to fatigue in EFRs. Fatigue impairs cognitive function, […]
An In-Depth Interview with Strength Coach Dave Hageman, Ph.D.
“Trying to do too much in a session dilutes the benefits of any single lift. Keep it simple, effective, and consistent.” – Dave Hageman, Ph.D. Introduction Dave Hageman, Ph.D., brings over two decades of strength and conditioning expertise shaped by a multifaceted career: high school football player under a Russian-trained Olympic lifting coach, West Point […]
Wyatt Jobe: Ice, Mountains, and the Pursuit of Precision in Valdez
By Rob Shaul MTI Athlete Wyatt Jobe, is an experienced climber and paramedic based in Valdez, Alaska. For the mountain athlete familiar with Alaska’s conditions, Jobe’s approach to climbing, ski mountaineering, and risk management is both pragmatic and relentless. His Climbing ethos is straightforward: endure, adapt, and come back alive. Wyatt was recently on the […]