About

About Coach James Fisher

I am an Ultra Endurance coach specializing in mountaineering, hiking, backpacking and trekking. Since 2003, I have coached recreational athletes and weekend warriors establish a strong athletic foundation and improve performance in the backcountry. When I am not working with athletes, you can find me on the trails, rock climbing, canyoneering and bagging remote Grand Canyon summits.

Professional Certifications

  • 2023 Certified Endurance Sports Nutrition Specialist, UESCA
  • 2021 Certified Ultrarunning Coach, United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy
  • 2018 Certified Running Coach, United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy
  • 2015 Performance Enhancement Specialist, National Academy Of Sports Medicine
  • 2014 Corrective Exercise Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • 2013 Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • 2005 Specialist In Performance Nutrition, International Sports Science Association
  • 2004 Certified Endurance Fitness Trainer, International Sports Science Association
  • 2003 Certified Fitness Trainer, International Sports Science Association
  • 2002 Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
  • 2002 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Yavapaii Community College/National Registry Of Emergency Medical Technicians
  • 1998 Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Medicine Institute

Professional Coaching Experience

With over 20 years of coaching, I have helped prepare 100’s of recreational athletes prepare for the biggest adventures of their lives.

  • Mountaineering: Mt. Everest Camp 3, Lobuche, Ischinca Peru (18,138′), Chopicalqui Peru (20,848′), Pisco Oeste Peru (18,872′), Grand Teton-Owen Spalding Route, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt Hood, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Shasta
  • Hiking: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim in a Day, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim In A Day, Mt Whitney In A Day, Half Dome In A Day Appalachian Trail 4 State Challenge in Under 24 Hours, Presidential Traverse in a Day
  • Backpacking: Mt Whitney, Havasupai Trail, John Muir Trail, Grand Canyon Rim To Rim, Yosemite High Route, Wind River High Route, Appalachian Trail Section Hike Georgia, AT Section Hike 4 States (PA, MD, WV, VA), Pacific Crest Trail Section Hike
  • Trekking: Everest Base Camp, Mt Blanc Circuit, Inca Trail To Machu Picchu, Camino De Santiago

Personal Experience

  • 30+ years personal experience hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing canyoneering, mountain biking, kayaking, sailing

Articles

Presentations

  • Climbing Vishnu Temple In A Day, Grand Canyon Hikers Symposium, Grand Canyon Hikers And Backpackers Association
  • Performance Nutrition For Runners, Northern Arizona University High Altitude Training Center Team Altius
  • Performance Nutrition For Climbers, Northern Arizona Climbing Team
  • Performance Nutrition For Climbers, Vertical Relief Climbing Gym
  • Core Training For Downhill Skiers, Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Dryland Clinic