Climbing Mont Blanc: Tips From a Professional Mountain Guide

Towering above the black forests of California, the icy flanks of Mount Shasta represent one of the premier mountaineering objectives on the West Coast. Thanks to its top-notch accessibility and varied topography, this volcano in the southern Cascades is the perfect playground for emerging mountaineers looking to grow into their crampons. Sunny Stroeer, trail-blazing female mountaineer and FKT pioneer, is on a life-long mission to bring more women into the great outdoors. In this one-hour session, she introduced you to the untamed beauty of Mount Shasta, shared inspiring stories from her record-breaking climbs, and showed you awesome pics from her previous mountaineering exploits. The realm of big mountains has long been reserved for men, but Sunny is fighting to change that. With countless peak bags under her belt, she’s well-familiar with the confidence boost you get from pursuing epic projects. For her, Shasta isn’t just a summit—it’s a chance to break boundaries, make life-long bonds, and open people’s eyes to a whole new world of adventure! If you’re looking to learn about mountaineering from a genuine pioneer in the fight for outdoor equality, you’re in the right place!

Welcome to Aconcagua—Queen of the Americas, Roof of the Andes, and one of the fabled Seven Summits. Standing at 22,838 feet (6961m), this rugged wind-swept peak in western Argentina is actually one of the most accessible climbs of its kind. Though lacking in steep slopes, the mountain’s extreme conditions make climbing it a true feat of high-altitude mountaineering. In this one-hour session, veteran Aconcagua guide Sunny Stroeer showed you the ins and outs of tackling Aconcagua, including gear, physical training, and mental preparation required to embrace this often underestimated challenge. An advocate of women’s empowerment, Sunny is dedicated to bringing more female athletes into the world of outdoor sports. She’ll be introducing the Summit Scholarship Foundation and its annual scholarship program, which provides funding for women from all walks of life to climb mountains like Aconcagua at close to no cost. This webinar is designed for those who want to learn, ask questions in a welcoming space and connect with other outdoors women who share the same passion for adventure and the mountains.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to climb Everest the right way, now is your chance to find out from the IFMGA Mountain Guide with three decades of extreme adventuring experience. In this free webinar recording, you’ll get a window into Willie’s first hand experiences with Everest, and hear from his long-time client who summited in 2017. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a guide who is passionate about protecting Everest and the local community through sustainable adventuring. During the hour, Willie talked about how to manage the crowds and set the right expectations, focusing on embracing the journey and avoiding summit tunnel vision. His client, Reagan Rick, shared his experiences, from training in Ecuador and the US to summiting the famous peak. If you want to know more about what the sustainable future of Mount Everest looks like, Willie discussed the changes he’s seen happen and what he’s doing to honor and protect this world-famous climbing destination. There’s no denying Mount Everest’s popularity, but if you tune into Willie’s presentation, you’ll see why there’s still magic in this majestic mountain. Check out this free webinar recording and find out what it takes to climb Everest from the guide who’s stood on the summit over a dozen times. From choosing the right training ground to setting micro-goals, learn how you can do your homework and prepare for an adventure like this.