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Made In Big Bear: Altitude Sessions

Made In Big Bear: Altitude Sessions

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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.

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  • Chito Vera & Jason Parillo on Training in Big Bear - Made in Big Bear: Altitude Sessions

    Chito Vera & Jason Parillo on Training in Big Bear - Made in Big Bear: Altitude Sessions
    Feb 28 2026

    UFC contender Marlon “Chito” Vera and legendary coach Jason Parillo join host Johnny Burnham to take us inside fight camp in Big Bear Lake. Why would a top 10 UFC fighter leave the comfort of his usual training environment and head to the mountains? In this episode, Chito breaks down his decision to train at altitude, what surprised him about Big Bear, and how the environment shapes both conditioning and mindset. Parillo shares what he looks for as a coach when choosing a camp location and why preparation at 6,752 feet can create a different kind of edge. In this episode of Made in Big Bear: Altitude Sessions, the conversation goes beyond fight strategy. Johnny, Chito, and Parillo explore: • Why elite fighters choose high-altitude environments • How mountain training sharpens endurance and mental toughness • The coach–fighter dynamic at the highest level of the UFC • Life after a title fight and the evolution of a contender • Family, legacy, and representing Ecuador on the world stage Why would they choose to train here? Because... Champions are Made in Big Bear. Start your path to victory at BigBear.com. #MadeInBigBear #VisitBigBear #BigBearLake #ChampsionsAreMadeInBigBear
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