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Hello from Alan Arnette. Summit Coach is a consulting service that helps climbers achieve their goals through personalized services based on Alan’s 30 years in high-altitude mountaineering and business. At 58, he holds the American age record for summiting K2. We’ve aided climbers from Colorado’s 14ers to K2. Explore our site for details on consultation services and pricing.
The most important service you get from Summit Coach is the ongoing conversations to explore your climb and preparation.
Recent Testimonial
- Ryan – 2024 Everest summit at age 19
What Makes Summit Coach Unique?
At Summit Coach, we prioritize preparation for your climb. We focus on fitness, skills, and experience while integrating essential mental and emotional tools. Our services are diverse and affordable. See the prices page for options.
Preparing for a climb is more than training.
Common climber mistakes involve underestimating altitude effects and overestimating physical abilities. Summit Coach can help you achieve a balanced approach to preparation and clarify the confusing advice you find online.
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“I am really pleased to have you as my coach. Worth every penny!”
– Mike – new Summit Coach client for Ama Dablam
“Your advice was critical to my success on Everest.”
– Eric – Everest Summit who is now going for K2
Why Do You Need a Coach and Why Alan?
Finding the right climbing company online can be daunting. Alan’s expertise can help you save money and increase your success! His industry expertise includes climbs, summits, sponsorships, and organization. After setting high school track records, Alan started climbing at 38 but faced challenges at high altitudes. He set an American age record when he reached the summit of K2 at 58.
He provides training programs to help climbers achieve their goals. Summit Coach’s clients range from beginners to those preparing for their ultimate summit. No matter your skill level, Summit Coach provides genuine guidance rather than empty assurances of summits without experience.
Alan’s Unique Qualifications
- Alan set a record by becoming the oldest and 18th American to summit K2 at age 58
- He has been on Everest four times, summiting on May 21, 2011.
- His ‘non-summits’ of Everest will benefit you and help you learn from his experiences.
- He has over 35 major climbs worldwide, starting at age 38, including eight 8,000M peaks and climbing above 6,000 meters over twelve times.
- Alan has completed 7 of the 8 “7 Summits” between November 2010 and October 2011.
- He has climbed all of Colorado’s 58 14,000-foot mountains, aka 14ers, and has reached over 225 summits, including repeats.
- Successfully secured sponsors for the 7 Summits, K2, and Lhotse expeditions.
- He has organized his expeditions, including Broad Peak and K2, plus used professional guides.
Recent Testimonial
“I got in contact with Alan in September 2023 consulting about a potential Everest expedition in the spring of 2024. Alan has extensive knowledge and experience on mountaineering, and provided valuable advice and recommendations based on the individual profile of his clients. Alan helped me make up my mind on an Everest expedition, choose the right guiding company, and provide me with the key points in terms of technical, physical and mental preparation for Everest. We had been working together all the way and we kept in touch during my Everest expedition. Alan was able to give me feedback and suggestions timely whenever I had questions or concerns during my preparation and the expedition. I think the knowledge and help from Alan played a key role in the success of my Everest climb and now I continue working with Alan toward my next mountaineering goal. “
- Yinghong – Summited Everest in 2024