You may know the benefits of high altitude training for stamina but have you heard of steep pitch training for toughness. This is “Alpine Football” invented by the Austrians and pioneered in the mountains of Montafon. You won’t see the French playing in the hills because in the words of head coach Alois Gantner “they are sissies.” Make sure to send this along to any of your ski buddies that are watching as much World Cup as you are:
