Mountain And Tactical Fitness Crossover With Mauri DiMeo

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

• Tactical Alpinism Youtube
• Tactical Alpinism Instagram
• Tactical Alpinism podcast on Spotify 

Studies Cited:

• DOD Arctic Strategy
• SFAS QC Success study 

Timestamps

• 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.?