Training
What does it take to climb 29,029 feet in 36 hours?
Commitment, patience, and a whole lot of grit. Training to conquer the mountain is as much mental as it is physical. Train with us to unlock a more resilient mindset that you can bring to all areas of your life.
It’s not the mountain that we conquer, but ourselves. - Sir Edmund Hillary
Training Plans
You won't be alone in your pursuit of Everest. Our amazing team of endurance coaches have designed dedicated training plans for each 29029 mountain that are included as part of your registration. You'll join monthly coaching calls and track your progress to make sure you’re set up to succeed.
Event Weekend Strategy
Some climbers go all night and never stop. Some shoot for a certain number of ascents on day 1 before they sleep and recover for day 2. Some go for consistency and a brief rest/recover after each climb. Our coaches and community will help you understand the pros and cons of the various strategies to conquer the mountain on event weekend.
Gear suggestions
Need guidance on the best hiking poles, footwear, headlamps, and other gear to get you to the summit? The 29029 community has tested everything and has the answers you need to be prepared for the climb.
For premium training gear, the 29029 Apparel Store has you covered.
Mindset Training
Conquering 29029 is as much a mental challenge as it is physical. We'll work with you on developing a more resilient mindset that helps you conquer not just the mountain, but other challenges in your life.
Meet the coaches
Our amazing coaches will be with you every step of the way, from the moment you commit to climb through to event weekend, where they'll be right next to you to take on the mountain.
Brent Pease
Brent Pease has been 29029's Head Coach since we started climbing in 2017. He's an 12-time Ironman finisher. Five of those finishes have been as a push-assisted team with his brother, Kyle Pease, who was born with Cerebral Palsy with Spastic Quadriplegia. Brent and Kyle made history as the first push-assisted team of brothers to cross the finish line at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. They returned to Kona in 2024, setting a new fastest time in their category.
Chris Hauth
Coach Chris is a 2-time Olympic swimmer and world-class endurance athlete. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on to be the first American amateur & 4th overall American at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. He integrates physical and mental training while coaching all levels of ultra-endurance athletes worldwide.
Emilee Wise
Emilee is a 29029 finisher and certified Nutrition Consultant who has helped hundreds of 29029 participants over the years with their nutrition strategy both while training and on the mountain.
Dawn Fletcher
Dawn is a passionate coach, obsessed with both psychology and human performance. She's a trusted Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CrossFit Level 3 Coach, who has her Master's in Kinesiology with a Specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Wooch Graff
Wooch has conquered six 29029 mountains and has personally coached more than 100 29029 participants to wearing red hats while becoming a legend "of fun" on the mountain along the way.
Jarrod Marrs
Jarrod is a world champion swimmer who specializes in helping people who may not have a running background.
Renee Hodges
Renee blends her knowledge as a physical therapist with coaching to help athletes work through physical limitations and personal limiting beliefs to help them reach their goals.
Paul Zani
Paul has completed more than 100 road or trail marathons, and won his age group at the Leadville Trail 100 in 2019 one year after a DNF – missed goals are great teachers!
Jen Segger
Jen is proper badass and has been racing at the highest level in ultra running and adventure racing for over two decades.
Derek Toshner
An accomplished mountain man and coach who believes that training for hard things helps us find a greater purpose.
Shawn Brokemond
Shawn is a competitive triathlete and has been ranked as high as #15 in the world USAT rankings in her age group.
Devon Dabney
Devon completed the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2020 as the fastest American in her age group.
Sarah Roberson
Sarah focuses not only on physical training, but also the mental aspect of preparing to climb 29029.
Ashley Lingard
Coach Ashley has more than 15 years of experience as a coach & trainer across a wide range of fitness disciplines.
1-on-1 Coaching
Looking for even more support? Hiring a 29029 certified 1-1 coach is the solution for athletes seeking personal accountability, custom-tailored training plans, and a dedicated partner in the journey to getting event ready.
