Above the Clouds: The Path to 8,000 Meters

Name: Above the Clouds: The Path to 8,000 Meters
Start: 2026-05-19T18:15:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-19T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Evolution Healthcare and Fitness

Schedule

Tue May 19 2026 at 06:15 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Evolution Healthcare and Fitness | Portland, OR

What does it actually take to climb an 8,000 meter peak like Cho Oyu?
It’s not just fitness. It’s progression, strategy, and preparation over years.
On May 19th, we’re hosting an Ambassador Athlete Speaker Series event, “Above the Clouds: The Path to 8,000 Meters”, at Evolution Healthcare & Fitness with high-altitude mountaineer and endurance athlete Nicole Ostertag.
This in-depth session will cover:
🏔️Build Your Climbing Progression: How to move from entry-level peaks to 6,000m, 7,000m, and beyond
🏔️Train for Big Mountains: Endurance, strength, altitude prep, and how to use tools like altitude rooms and hypoxic systems
🏔️Gear That Matters: A hands-on look at high-altitude equipment including boots, down suits, and oxygen systems
🏔️Inside an 8,000m Expedition: The story of Cho Oyu (26,906’) during one of the most challenging seasons in recent years
🏔️Ask Anything: Extended Q&A on training, logistics, and planning your own expedition
If you’re an athlete, climber, or someone preparing for bigger objectives, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from experience.
Event Details:
🎟 $5 entry (includes raffle entry!)
🚪Doors Open: 6:15 PM
⏰Event: 6:30–8:00 PM
📍Evolution Healthcare & Fitness: 905 SE Ankeny Street, Portland, OR
‼️Space is limited - advanced ticket purchase required‼️
Bring a friend and come learn something new!
Thank you to our event partners:
Portland Mountain Rescue, Madison Mountaineering, Mazamas, Jupiter Hotel, Good Wolf Probiotic Sodas, Happy Mountain Kombucha, Athletic Brewing, Salt Stick, Dialed In, Loco Por La Aventura, Nurture Realty