What to Expect
The Altitude ‘Lake’ Haus curriculum is a meticulously planned 10-day progression designed to maximize the physiological benefits of high-altitude training. Our sessions are strategically integrated: we balance long-range mountain efforts with rhythmic recovery and technical skill work. As a guest, you are following a blueprint that respects the demands of 5,200ft+ elevation, ensuring you hit the key sessions—like our Big Bear alpine rides—with the freshness required to perform.
The Disciplines in Action
Cycling: Our primary focus is building strength on the iconic, thin-air climbs of the San Bernardino Mountains. With rides ranging from 90-minute openers to 5-hour alpine epics, we provide full SAG support and on-site mechanical assistance.
Running: Running at altitude is our most potent aerobic tool. We utilize a mix of road loops and pristine lake trails, with sessions strategically placed to complement the cycling volume.
Swimming: We dive into the private, glass-calm morning waters of Lake Arrowhead. To ensure safety and navigation in the open water, every group swim is supported by a dedicated SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboard) pilot.
Active Recovery: Unique to our Altitude Haus camp, we utilize the surrounding peaks for vertical-gain hiking sessions. This builds durable “mountain legs” and allows for medium-intensity heart rate work with lower impact than running.
Elite Support & Recovery
High-Performance Suite: 24/7 access to our recovery zone featuring Normatec Elite systems (all sizes) and professional massage tools.
The “Campfire” Q&A: Every evening at 6:00 PM, we gather for 20 minutes of “any talk goes” discussion with Andy Funk. These sessions are designed to deconstruct the day’s training and discuss relevant endurance sports topics.
The “Pain Cave”: Should the mountain weather shift, our Haus is fully equipped with Wahoo KICKR trainers and Zwift-ready iPad setups.
Athlete Requirements & Standards
To ensure a safe and cohesive experience for all athletes, we recommend the following fitness baselines. These are not “cut-off” times, but rather minimum benchmarks to ensure you can complete the structured mountain volume:
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Cycling: Ability to maintain a steady effort at 2.5 W/kg for at least 2+ hours.
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Running: Comfortable with a 9:00/mi – 9:30/mi pace on rolling terrain.
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Swimming: Ability to complete 1,500 meters of continuous open-water swimming.
Final pace groups and route distances will be customized for each athlete following our pre-camp Athlete Audit.
