Breathwork Education and Grajales Excursions announce a partnership to increase high-altitude strength at Aconcagua

Recal Travel, the president in high-altitude breathwork education, and Grajales Excursions, a renowned mission tailor of Mount Aconcagua, one of the nation’s highest mountains, are announcing a relationship for this upcoming walking period 2024-25. This partnership brings up cutting-edge breathwork practices and decades of mission experience and expertise, offering climbers the tools they need to face high-altitude challenges with greater stamina, productivity, and health.

A Union of Expertise: The Science of Breathwork Matches the Art of Trip

For more than 48 times, Grajales Expeditions has become a family name in the skiing industry. Grajales Expeditions has helped thousands of adventurers realize their dream of standing at 6, 961 meters ( 22, 841 feet ), and is renowned for safely guiding climbers on expeditions to Mount Aconcagua ( the tallest peak in South America and a participant in the renowned Seven Summit Challenge ).

Partnering with Recal adds a fresh aspect to these excursions: scientifically-backed breathwork training especially designed to improve performance at higher levels. Climbers will be better positioned to face Aconcagua’s famous altitude while developing the psychological resilience required to accomplish their goal thanks to Recal’s specific focus on breathwork.

Breathwork: Elevating Performance and Endurance

The training leverages cutting-edge breathwork techniques, many of which are part of published research and cited by authors, to simulate high altitude conditions and initiate physiological adaptations. Participants train using exercises to improve their oxygen uptake capacity (VO2 Max) by creating new red blood cells, increase their CO2 tolerance to feel less breathless and keep breathing controlled and efficient, and build resilience to maintain mental acuity while at altitude. Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT), a core element of Recal’s program, has been shown to boost endurance, improve oxygen saturation in the blood while at high altitude, and delay the onset of fatigue—all critical factors when climbing mountains like Aconcagua. Research from scientists like Dr. Mitch Lomax’s on RMT has demonstrated that this type of training can significantly enhance an athlete’s ability to perform at altitude, helping climbers manage the physical toll of extended exertion in hypoxic conditions.

A common man, when exposed to the thin atmosphere of Aconcagua’s lower slopes, will experience reduced gas concentration, often resulting in fatigue, dizziness, or more serious altitude-related symptoms. Climbers can increase their lung capacity and increase oxygen efficiency, which in turn increase blood oxygen levels, giving them the endurance they need to face these challenges more safely. ” This is not a replacement to acclimatization on the mountain itself, however”, Anthony Lorubbio, the founder of Recal, warns. It should be used as part of a more comprehensive pre-acclimatization fitness regimen. We’ve seen great results with our clients, athletes, and guides when done in the last 5-week block of training before they set out on their expedition”.

What Climbers Can Expect

Before the climb, clients will embark on the 5-week training program, which is available in three formats: a PDF-only version, an online course format version with instructional videos, demos, and other content, and a personal coaching version. Standard prices are$ 75,$ 275, and$ 875 respectively, however if you are a Grajales client, there is a 10 % “scholarship” available to you. This program is designed to complement and integrate seamlessly with a climbers ‘ existing training, only taking about 15-20 minutes, six days a week, and can be used as a warm-up or cool-down. Climbers will continue using Recal’s breathwork techniques after training and during the expedition itself to ensure their bodies are fully prepared to handle the rising altitude as they head toward the summit.

According to Fernando Grajales, CEO at Grajales Expeditions,” Many climbers have underestimated the challenges that Aconcagua’s altitude presents. With Recal’s breathwork training, we help our clients tackle the mountain with confidence, knowing they’ve gone the extra mile to prepare for the altitude’s effect”.

Recal and Grajales Expeditions are combining their mountaineering and breath-taking skills to create an unmatched combination. This partnership will ensure that you are mentally and physically prepared for the adventure of a lifetime, whether you’re getting ready for the Seven Summits Challenge or looking to climb Mount Aconcagua for the first time.

Learn more about Recal’s High Altitude Breathwork Training program and Grajales Expeditions.