#109: Sid Pattison On Guiding Everest And Other Big Peaks In the Himalaya

Join Evoke coach Larry Goldie for a conversation with Sid Pattison. Sid has guided three successful Everest expeditions, as well as other Himalayan peaks, including guided Lhotse and Ama Dablam. In addition, Sid has played a role in investigating the 1924 Mallory-Irvine expedition--- one of the great unsolved mysteries of mountaineering history as to who was actually the first person to climb Mount Everest. Who We Are Contact Us Train With Us Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:01:51 Sid’s early years in climbing00:03:33 Sid’s introduction into being a guide00:05:08 First experiences guiding in the Himalaya00:09:58 The benefits of climbing Everest from the North-Side00:14:18 Pre-acclimatization with a Hypoxico tent00:19:14 Tips for first exposure to high altitude00:21:52 Shifts in mentality in people hoping to summit Everest00:27:04 Sid’s training approaches for the high mountains00:29:29 The importance of strength training 00:32:30 Noticing and mitigating the aging process00:38:23 Looking for Sandy Irvine’s body on Everest00:50:32 Sid’s 2025 Everest ambitions00:56:14 Balancing expeditions with family life01:01:47 Saving energy on expedition01:02:50 Base fitness and pre-acclimatization 01:07:31 Parting words of wisdom