Jan 09 2025 69 mins 23
Join Evoke coaches Scott Johnston and Maury Birdwell for a chat with Army Ranger, and alpinist, Mauri DiMeo. DiMeo authors the Tactical Alpinism Instagram, Podcast and Youtube channel, where he shares tactics, techniques, and best practices from recreational and mountain professionals for the military to use.
Tactical Alpinism
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalAlpinism
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticalalpinism/
Spotify: Tactical Alpinism
Studies Cited:
DOD Arctic Strategy: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/22/2003507411/-1/-1/0/DOD-ARCTIC-STRATEGY-2024.PDF
SFAS QC Success study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938419303063
Chapters:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:21 What is the crossover between military and mountain fitness?
0:03:27 Gaps in tactical training filled by approaches to mountain fitness.
0:10:01 Mountain fitness utilized during the military selection process.
0:16:00 Building strength for an endurance-focused person and military athlete.
0:20:36 Prescribing strength training within an endurance training program.
0:21:33 Training as a generalist vs. training for specialization.
0:23:58 Melding strength and endurance as a tactical athlete.
0:33:00 Aerobic training’s roll in sustained output ability during military fitness tests.
0:39:40 Why military selections emphasize performing under deep fatigue.
0:48:35 What aids or detracts from a military athlete’s ability to perform in the mountains?
1:07:11 Favorite mountain, route, or objective of Scott and Maury B.?
