Training & Support

The Altitude ‘Lake’ Haus curriculum is a meticulously planned 10-day progression designed to maximize the physiological benefits of high-altitude training. Our sessions are strategically integrated: we balance long-range mountain efforts with rhythmic recovery and technical skill work. As a guest, you are following a blueprint that respects the demands of 5,200ft+ elevation, ensuring you hit the key sessions—like our Big Bear alpine rides—with the freshness required to perform.

The Disciplines in Action

Lake Swims

We dive into the private, calm morning waters of Lake Arrowhead. To ensure safety and navigation in the open water, every group session is supported by a dedicated Stand-Up Paddleboard pilot to guide your line.

Road & Trail Runs

Running at altitude is our most potent aerobic tool. We utilize a mix of paved mountain loops and pristine lake trails, with sessions strategically placed to complement the week’s cycling volume and climbing intensity.

Cycling

We focus on building strength on the iconic, thin-air climbs of the San Bernardino range. With rides ranging from 90-minute openers to 5-hour alpine epics, we provide mechanical assistance and full SAG support.

Plan B Pain Cave

Should the mountain weather shift, our Altitude Haus is fully prepared. The estate is equipped with a dedicated indoor studio featuring Wahoo KICKR trainers and Zwift-ready iPad setups to ensure no training days are lost.

Elite Support & Recovery

Active Recovery

We utilize the peaks of the surrounding region for vertical-gain hiking and paddleboard sessions for stabilizer activation. This builds durable “mountain legs” using low-impact activities that keep the heart rate in the active recovery zone.

The Campfire Q&A

Every evening, we gather for “any talk goes” discussions with Andy Funk. These 20-min sessions are designed to deconstruct the day’s training, share insights, and tackle relevant topics in endurance sports.

Recovery Tools

We have 24/7 access to our dedicated Recovery Zone. The space features the latest Normatec Elite systems in three sizes, along with professional-grade massage tools and mobility equipment for daily maintenance.

Heat Recovery

After a day of high-altitude endurance training, nothing rivals the benefits of hydro-therapy. Our estate’s hot tub provides the ultimate physical reset with the combination of crisp mountain air and targeted jet massage.

Athlete Requirements

Fitness Baseline

To ensure a cohesive squad experience, we recommend the following fitness baselines. We generally organize the group into pace tiers to allow faster athletes to push together in a designated “Elite” squad. The benchmarks below are not “cut-offs,” but rather guidelines to ensure you can safely navigate the mountain volume and sustained climbing with the main pack. Final groups will be refined following our pre-camp Athlete Audit.

Cycling W/Kg

Ability to climb nonstop for 1 hour and maintain a steady 2.7 W/kg for 2 hours or more.

Running Pace

Comfortable with a 9:00/mi pace on pavement & trail terrain for 90+ minutes.

Swimming Pace

Ability to complete 1.5K of continuous open-water swimming at 2:00/100y or faster.

Bring Grit

Mountain training is spectacular, but the air is thin. Bring a resilient mindset and a sense of adventure. We are here to master the altitude and find our best late-season racing or pre-Kona legs—but we do it with the camaraderie of the squad and a shared love for a deep High Mountain training block.

Our 2026 Altitude ‘Lake’ Haus training camp is setup for all of your recovery needs. Massage guns, foam rollers and Normatec boots in 3x leg sizes are available 24/7, but let’s not forget about the hot tub, shall we? There are plenty of idillic walks and hikes and with 4x paddleboards available, single or group SUP’ing on the lake also serves as an excellent active recovery option.

Normatec Elite in 3x Sizes

Idillic Paddleboard Recovery

Massage Guns & Foam Rollers

Scenic Lake Recovery Walks

Hot Tub Recovery

Excellent Recovery Hikes

Andy has been passionate about health, fitness, nutrition and endurance sports as an athlete, investor and entrepreneur for over 20 years. His passion is not just exemplified by the 119 races where he toed the line, the multiple Ironman World Championship finishes, finishing the Vegas In 24 challenge, or founding Ho’Omau Endurance Co., but also by the many people he introduced to active living, clean eating and endurance sports over the years – almost all of whom are still living active and healthy lifestyles today.

As a Los Angeleno, Andy is very excited to lead this close-to-home Altitude Haus training camp. He has been involved in the planning, scheduling and route mapping for the camp and when it comes to anything endurance sports, he’ll likely have a good answer for you 9 ¾ out of 10 times.

To create an open environment where questions can be asked, topics can be discussed and issues can be debated, the training camp will have a daily “campfire” Q&A with Andy lasting about 20 minutes where “any talk goes”. Andy will also participate in most of the swims, runs, rides and cross training during the camp.

2026 Training Camp Leader

Ho’Omau Chief & Founder

11 Sports Coaching Certifications

119 Races Completed

Multiple Ironman WC Finisher

6x 1st Overall – 9x Podiums

15x 1st AG – 20x Podiums

Holds FKT for Vegas In 24 (L.A. Route)

Sports, Health & Nutrition VC

Served on 10+ Board of Directors

Serial Startup Entrepreneur since 18

100% Plant-Based since 2017