World Footy News

St Kilda flies home from Colorado today after an extensive two-week high altitude training camp in Boulder.

The Saints trained at University of Colorado’s elite training facilities, while also embarking on several demanding hikes throughout the scenic yet challenging Colorado mountains.

St Kilda high performance manager Adam Basil set the squad a number of difficult challenges that they relished and completed despite being subjected to weather as cold as -20 degrees celcius.

As well as the demanding training sessions, the St Kilda team made time for several sporting excursions that had them watching basketball team the Denver Nuggets, ice hockey team the Colorado Avalanche and NFL team the Denver Broncos.

The Saints continued their close association with the Broncos through charity appearances, while also getting an up close look at the powerhouse NFL team at both practice sessions and at a home game.

Senior coach Alan Richardson paid tribute to the St Kilda squad for their resilience and work ethic throughout the camp.

“I have been super impressed with the way they have embraced everything we have thrown at them both physically and mentally,” Richardson said.

“The weather has thrown up some challenges and they have been super.”

To view video of the team’s rigorous trek up Table Mountain, click here.