Your expedition costs $8,000–$80,000.
Your coaching costs a fraction of that.
Summit Coach clients arrive informed, fit, and ready — giving them the best chance of returning safely with the summit. That’s the return on this investment.
No preparation needed. Just tell Alan your goal and where you’re starting from.
Talk to Alan about your goals.
“Worth every penny.” — Mike, Ama Dablam client
Standard rates are listed below. Alan discusses personalized options on your intro call.
Every plan includes
- Strategic Climbing Plan — your personalized roadmap
- Customized TiPS document for each objective (camp-by-camp guidance)
- Physical training plan tailored to your climb and lifestyle
- Gear selection consultation — curated list, best prices, no commissions
- Guide selection consultation — vetted recommendations for your budget and style
- Unlimited email and text — fast responses throughout your engagement
- Regular phone and video calls — weekly early on, then milestone-based
- On-mountain support via phone or email during your climb
- Post-climb debrief and updated plan for your next objective
- 15% discount on Uphill Athlete coaching while enrolled
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.
What clients say
“Alan provided me with everything I needed to summit Everest at 19. He guided me every step of the way. I seriously couldn’t have done it without him.”
“Worth every penny. Alan’s knowledge helped me fully prepare — training, gear, and life management. I took his TIPS checklist to base camp and read it over and over.”
“Alan is the most valuable resource I’ve had. His counsel materially improved my pre-expedition decisions. I am lucky to know him.”
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 that lets you 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 are 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 |