#419 Shannon Groves: Scaling a Mountain with Clients

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Shannon Grose explains why she took 12 clients to climb North Africa's highest peak, Mount Tupacal.

The episode begins with host introducing Shannon Grose and the topic of taking clients to climb a mountain. Shannon explains the idea sparked from a conversation with her long-term client Donna, who had climbed Kilimanjaro, and Shannon's own experience with Expedition Limitless in the Arctic. They decided to open the opportunity to other clients, using Evertrek for logistics. Shannon messaged her clients, and 12 signed up, ranging in age from 30 to 60. Planning took a year, involving clients with skills like accounting and paramedicine to handle logistics. Training included body fat reduction, walking with kit, Stairmaster sessions with weighted vests, and nutrition experimentation. On the trip, most summited, but one client struggled with altitude and heat, highlighting unpredictable factors. Post-trip, clients reported newfound resilience, with one noting gym workouts felt easier and another feeling capable despite age. Shannon discusses the business impact, shifting focus from weight loss to experiential gains, and considers future trips after evaluating this pilot. She advises trainers to allow ample time, prioritize communication, and ensure a balanced trip structure with fun activities. Shannon emphasizes the importance of trainer self-care during such intense projects.

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A client's Kilimanjaro story grows into a practical year of preparation for a North African climb.

Shannon Grose turns a consultation-room conversation into a clear-eyed account of what it takes to move clients toward a mountain in North Africa. The spark came years earlier, when Donna, one of Grose's first clients, mentioned that she had climbed Kilimanjaro.

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