ENDURANCE CAMP
Connect with like-minded individuals, train a in high-altitude setting, recover like a professional, and learn about your own potential as an athlete.
About Us
TRAIN LIKE A PRO IN HIGH ALTITUDE
You may have incorporated some altitude training into your regimen before, but never like this! Located just outside the highest incorporated town in the United States and with close access to the ski towns of Breckenridge and Keystone, as well as mining towns of Leadville, Alma, and Fairplay, HAT House sits at 10,578’ above sea level.
Access rides and run from 8,500’ to 11,700’ above sea level, and hikes up to 14,000’+ (half a dozen nearby peaks of this size!) in some of the most beautiful valleys, scenic mountain passes, and highest peaks in the country that might make you feel like you’re in the Tour de France.
For athletes who want to build their cardiovascular strength or mentally unwind before a big race, “Even if you’ve got only a week to spare, training in the mountains can trigger physical and mental benefits that will last for several weeks after you return to sea level.” (Runner’s World.) Or for those simply looking for a nice team retreat from everyday life where they can train and explore the true magic of the Rocky Mountains. We promise this will be. train-cation you won’t soon forget!
Why Choose Us
HOW IT WORKS AND WHAT’S INCLUDED
We provide the flexibility to cater to all types of teams and athletes – whichever package you select will determine your experience. Tristen Rogers, owner and USAT Level II Triathlon Coach can abe available to plan your entire stay from designing each of your biking and/or running routes, preparing meals, as well as “recovery” activities around town. We contract our amazing partner, Wes with Pro Bike Express, to provide SAG on your rides so you don’t have to worry about any logistics.
The True Meaning Behind HAT House
“The idea for HAT HOUSE Endurance Camps comes directly from my father, Charles “Chuck” Rogers. My father has always had a passion for skiing and the mountains, and after I moved to Colorado following college, and my mother passed away, he decided to move as well and live his dream of being a full-time Coloradan and ski bum. His purchase of this place in the remote mining town of Alma was initially a bit shocking, but I soon realized that he wanted to be in a place that allows people to truly disconnect from the ‘hustle and bustle’ of everyday life and wanted this place to be a retreat where everyone was welcome, at anytime and for however long they liked. After my father passed of cancer in 2015, I realized I wanted to carry on his legacy and turned the house into an endurance camp where people can continue to unplug from life, allow themselves to get lost in their training, and experience new versions of themselves, both mentally and physically. It’s a place that allows everyone to challenge themselves to be better, just like Chuck did while he was here.”
– Tristen Rogers, owner of HAT House
WHERE YOU’LL TRAIN
See the training routes that make this place so unique and what makes altitude training rock!
AMENTITIES
FULL KITCHEN
- Refrigerator & freezer
- Oven
- Stove
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Coffee and espresso maker
BEDROOMS
- Trail Run Room: 1 double bed, 1 single bed
- Bike Room: 3 single beds (converts to 1 king, 1 single)
- 14er Room: 3 single beds (converts to 1 king, 1 single)
LIVING ROOM
- Type of Route: Road bike, TT bike
- Itinerary: 13mi, 3,064’ gain from I-285 to summit (front side). 10mi, 3,140’ gain from Georgetown to summit (back side)
- Elevation: 11,670’
LAUNDRY ROOM
- Washer & dryer
- Industrial sink
RECOVERY ROOM
- Sofa, two recliners
- Carpet for laying down to stretch and foam-roll
- Normatec recovery boots
BATHROOMS
- 1 master bathroom with soaking tub and Epsom salts
- 1 full bathroom
FRONT PORCH
- Dining table and chairs
- Adirondack chairs
OUR PRICING PACKAGES
Learn more about our pricing. We have four packages that are tailored to maximize your training.
Take It From These Athletes…
If you’re an endurance athlete looking for an edge on your training and a weekend getaway in the mountains at the same time, HAT House is a must! You can’t accurately describing the breathtaking views this area of CO has to offer (and at 12,000’ plus above sea level!) – just check out some of their pictures (and then see for yourself because they don’t do it justice either). I train here every summer because this camp has everything you could need and more. Tristen is the best host you’ll ever have – preparing our meals, planning out all our rides and runs to accommodate different abilities in our group, and putting together backup plans when the weather didn’t cooperate. Wes and Pro Bike Express SAG’ed our rides and the convenience took all the logistics off our plates. In the evenings, we’d explore the old mining towns just down the road and learn a little more about what makes this area so great. The entire weekend, we didn’t have to think or worry about a single thing. Just do the workout, enjoy the beautiful scenery, hand our bike back to Wes, eat, recover, relax, repeat. Thank you, HAT House!
Such an amazing experience! HAT House Endurance Camp gives you gorgeous mountain passes to ride, scenic trails to run, and a cozy house stocked to meet all of your recovery needs after a hard day of training. I always leave feeling rejuvenated and more connected to my teammates. I will definitely go back!
If you’re thinking about a HAT House Endurance Camp, DO IT! With Coach Tristen, you are guaranteed to be pushed to your limits while having FUN in a supportive, non-judgmental, scenic environment. Camp is where physical achievements are made and life-long friends are gained.
HAT House Endurance Camp has easily become a favorite mountain getaway. HAT house camps are designed for action packed days with restful and recovering nights, which is a perfect balance for any athlete. The camps create a community within your own endurance community. Epic rides and runs as a team, sharing home cooked or local meals and bonding with each other throughout support and motivation happen throughout your stay. You will absolutely become physically and mentally strong after a HAT House Endurance Camp.