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SERVICES | 6 MonthsBest for one climb or trek. (For example: 14er, Rainier) | 1 YearFor a couple of climbs. (For example: Orizaba, Aconcagua) | 2 YearsHelp you go to the next level in your climbing. (For example: Aconcagua, Denali, Everest) | 3 YearsAn 8000-meter peak, but not ready or unsure of next steps. (For example: Manaslu, Cho Oyu, Everest, K2) | 5 YearsThose just starting will benefit from this full-service, unlimited engagement. (For example: 7 Summits, 8000ers) |
Fee(discounts available) | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
Half-hour Phone Consultation | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Strategic Climbing Plan | X | X | X | X | Including Updates |
Climbing Skills Plan | X | X | X | X | Including Updates |
Physical Training Plan | X | X | X | X | Including Updates |
Guide Selection Consultation | X | X | X | X | Including Updates |
Gear Selection Consultation | X | X | X | Including Updates | Including Updates |
Email consulting | X | X | X | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Customized Mountain TiPS Sheet | 1 Climb | 2 Climbs | 4 Climbs | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Electronic Communications Consultation | X | X | X | X | X |
Regular Phone Calls | X | X | X | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Post Climb De-Brief | X | X | X | Unlimited | Unlimited |
On-Mountain Consultation via phone or email | X | X | X | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Communications (email, text, phone, video, etc.) | X | X | X | Unlimited | Unlimited |
The most important service Summit Coach provides
is ongoing conversations to explore your climb and preparation.
- For non-US clients, we use Facetime, Zoom, Skype, or WhatsApp for engagement.
- 10% of the fee is donated to Alzheimer’s nonprofits for caregiver and research support.
Other Engagement Options
- Monthly (4 hours total per month/3 month minimum): $300/month.
- Hourly (2-hour minimum) at $150/hour.
Who is this for?
Motivated individuals seeking to arrive at their mountain fully prepared, informed, and enabled to perform at their maximum physical and mental potential. With expeditions now costing from $8,000 to $80,000, it’s a wise investment to allow you to do your best on your climb. If any of these points fit your situation, you may benefit from Summit Coach:
- Not pleased with your experience on a recent climb
- Want to climb a 7,000 or 8,000-meter peak but are not sure where to start
- Unsure of how to find the best gear at the best price
- How to get your family on the same page to support your ambitions
- Want to be in the best shape possible for your climb but unsure how to start
- All guide services seem similar, and you are not sure who you can trust
- Is the lowest price guide service safe?
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Example Client Profiles
| AGE | GOAL | EXPERIENCE |
| 58 | 14er | None |
| 72 | 7 Summits | Kilimanjaro |
| 47 | 7 Summits | None |
| 44 | 7 Summits | limited |
| 42 | 7 Summits | 14ers |
| 38 | 7 Summits | Kili |
| 32 | 7 Summits | none |
| 39 | 8000ers | Everest |
| 69 | A Seven Summit | Kili, EBC |
| 25 | A Seven Summit | none |
| 60 | Aconcagua | KIli, EBC |
| 58 | Aconcagua | Aconcagua |
| 48 | Aconcagua, Everest | Elbrus, Baker |
| 58 | Aconcagua, Everest | None |
| 26 | Ama Dablam | 6000 meters |
| 42 | Ama Dablam, Aconcagua, Everest | Cotopaxi |
| 34 | Cho Oyu | ChoOyu attempt |
| 53 | Cotopaxi, Denali, Everest, Vinson | Elbrus, Aconcagua, KIlimanjaro |
| 38 | Denali | Rainier |
| 55 | EBC, Lobuche, various | Island Peak, Everest |
| 67 | Ecuador Volcanoes | 14ers |
| 28 | Elbrus | SevenSummits |
| 60 | Everest | Kili, Coto, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson, Denali |
| 57 | Everest | none |
| 46 | Everest | None |
| 42 | Everest | 6000meters |
| 32 | Everest | None |
| 49 | Everest | Aconcagua + |
| 33 | Everest | none |
| 73 | Everest C2 | Rainier, Mont Blanc |
| 33 | Island Peak | Elbrus, Kilimanjaro |
| 60 | Lhapka Ri | Cotopaxi, Kilimanjaro, Rainier |
| 55 | Lhotse | Limited |
| 59 | Mountaineering | Everest |
| 55 | Mountaineering | Whitney |
| 44 | Mountaineering | EBC |
| 40 | Mountaineering | None |
| 39 | Nepal Trekking Peak | Limited |
| 33 | Vinson, Everest | Other7S |