Made in Big Bear: Altitude Sessions
Made in Big Bear: Altitude Sessions is a podcast and video series exploring the athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators who choose Big Bear to train, build, recover, and push their limits.
From world-class fighters and endurance athletes to local legends and visiting pros, this series dives into the mindset behind high performance and the role Big Bear plays in it. At 6,752 feet, preparation is different. Recovery is different. Results are different.
Each episode explores
- Why elite performers choose high-altitude environments
- How mountain training builds physical and mental resilience
- The recovery rituals that sustain peak performance
- The connection between sustainability, community, and longevity
Big Bear isn’t just a backdrop. It’s a training partner. A proving ground.
It's where grit meets clarity. Preparation becomes performance.
Champions are Made in Big Bear.
Latest Episode
In this episode, we welcome Siena Hermon, a mountain biker from Big Bear and proof that champions are made here.
Born and raised in Big Bear Lake, Siena grew up riding the trails that helped shape her into one of the area’s top endurance athletes. Today, she competes in some of the country’s toughest races, including the Grizzly 100 and Belgian Waffle Ride California.
Siena shares how altitude training gives her an edge, what it was like growing up in a mountain biking family, and the mindset that helps her push through challenges on and off the bike.
Watch now and see why Champions are Made in Big Bear.
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