Rob Shaul and MTI Athlete Derrick, an active duty Air Force Officer based in Santiago, Chile, discuss Derrick's recent experiences with fitness assessments, particularly the Alpinist fitness assessment and the V-SUM for rock climbing. They explore Derrick's training progress, the outdoor culture in Chile, and the impact of military service on outdoor activities. The discussion also touches on leadership lessons learned from outdoor experiences and Derrick's future aspirations in outdoor sports.   Takeaways Derrick recently took the Alpinist fitness assessment and found it challenging. He has been focusing on endurance training to improve his aerobic base. Derrick enjoys the new training program and has seen improvements in his performance. The V-SUM has helped Derrick enhance his rock climbing skills significantly. Outdoor culture in Chile is vibrant, with many opportunities for mountain sports. Derrick has had mostly positive military assignments that allowed him to pursue outdoor activities. He reflects on the importance of location in shaping outdoor experiences during his military career. Leadership lessons from outdoor adventures, such as those from Shackleton, are valuable. Derrick is considering future opportunities in outdoor sports after his military career. He appreciates the balance between military service and personal passions. ----more---- Mountain Tactical Institute Home Check out the MTI Athlete Team Apply to be a Paid MTI Athlete MTI's Daily Programming Streams If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe for more conversations with leaders in strength, conditioning, and mountain sports!