A Coach Who Has Been Where You Want to Go
Starting at age 38 with a full-time job and a family, Alan has attempted or summited over 38 major peaks worldwide — including Everest, K2, and 7 of the 8 Seven Summits. He brings real-world experience, hard-won lessons, and deep personalized attention to every client.
Personalized Coaching From Someone Who Has Lived It
Real Experience, Not Just Theory
Alan started climbing at age 38 with a full-time job and family — just like most clients. He hasn’t summited every mountain, and those hard-earned lessons are exactly what he passes on to you.
Highly Personalized Attention
Summit Coach offers the kind of individualized focus rarely seen in the climbing industry. Alan works directly with you — no handoffs, no generic programs.
Sponsorship & Media Expertise
Alan secured sponsorships for the 7 Summits, K2, and Lhotse expeditions — a rarity in today’s world. He’s managed live TV/radio, print, and online media campaigns at the highest levels.
Respected Voice in Climbing
Outside Magazine called Alan “one of the world’s most respected chroniclers of Everest.” His website and blog reach millions of followers worldwide.
Unique Qualifications
Attempted Everest four times, summiting on May 21, 2011 — with hard-won lessons from each non-summit attempt that directly benefit clients.
Set a record as the oldest and 18th American to summit K2 at age 58.
Over 38 major climbs worldwide starting at age 38, including eight 8,000m peaks and 12 ascents above 6,000 meters.
Completed 7 of the 8 “Seven Summits” between December 9, 2010 and October 27, 2011.
Climbed all of Colorado’s 58 fourteen-thousand-foot mountains (14ers), with over 225 summits including repeats.
Successfully secured sponsors for the 7 Summits, K2, and Lhotse expeditions — a rare achievement at the amateur level.
Organized expeditions to Broad Peak and K2, working alongside professional guides — deep logistical knowledge to share with clients.
Climbing Resume
Dark badge = summit reached • Light badge = high point achieved • 3 climbs are noted where applicable
Alan on the K2 Summit — July 27, 2014 • Oldest & 18th American to summit K2, age 58
Ready to Start Planning Your Expedition?
30 minutes. No pressure. Bring your peak, your timeline, and your questions. Alan answers them — for free.
Alan typically responds within one business day.
A Coach Who Has Been Where You Want to Go
Starting at age 38 with a full-time job and a family, Alan has attempted or summited over 38 major peaks worldwide — including Everest, K2, and 7 of the 8 Seven Summits. He brings real-world experience, hard-won lessons, and deep personalized attention to every client.
Personalized Coaching From Someone Who Has Lived It
Real Experience, Not Just Theory
Alan started climbing at age 38 with a full-time job and family — just like most clients. He hasn’t summited every mountain, and those hard-earned lessons are exactly what he passes on to you.
Highly Personalized Attention
Summit Coach offers the kind of individualized focus rarely seen in the climbing industry. Alan works directly with you — no handoffs, no generic programs.
Sponsorship & Media Expertise
Alan secured sponsorships for the 7 Summits, K2, and Lhotse expeditions — a rarity in today’s world. He’s managed live TV/radio, print, and online media campaigns at the highest levels.
Respected Voice in Climbing
Outside Magazine called Alan “one of the world’s most respected chroniclers of Everest.” His website and blog reach millions of followers worldwide.
Unique Qualifications
Attempted Everest four times, summiting on May 21, 2011 — with hard-won lessons from each non-summit attempt that directly benefit clients.
Set a record as the oldest and 18th American to summit K2 at age 58.
Over 38 major climbs worldwide starting at age 38, including eight 8,000m peaks and 12 ascents above 6,000 meters.
Completed 7 of the 8 “Seven Summits” between December 9, 2010 and October 27, 2011.
Climbed all of Colorado’s 58 fourteen-thousand-foot mountains (14ers), with over 225 summits including repeats.
Successfully secured sponsors for the 7 Summits, K2, and Lhotse expeditions — a rare achievement at the amateur level.
Organized expeditions to Broad Peak and K2, working alongside professional guides — deep logistical knowledge to share with clients.
Climbing Resume
Dark badge = summit reached • Light badge = high point achieved • 3 climbs are noted where applicable
Alan on the K2 Summit — July 27, 2014 • Oldest & 18th American to summit K2, age 58
Ready to Start Planning Your Expedition?
30 minutes. No pressure. Bring your peak, your timeline, and your questions. Alan answers them — for free.
Alan typically responds within one business day.