Climbers Who Reached Their Goals With Alan
From first-time climbers to Everest veterans — here is what Summit Coach clients say about what made the difference.
In Their Own Words
Alan has literally led me to the top of the world. Always quick to respond with pragmatic guidance and motivation — hiring him was a great decision and a stellar value.
I had absolutely no climbing experience at 18. Despite being out of shape, Alan gave me everything I needed. I seriously couldn’t have done it without him.
Alan helped me choose the right guiding company, prepare technically and mentally, and stayed in touch throughout my expedition. His help played a key role in my Everest summit — and now we’re working toward K2.
How Alan’s Coaching Works in Practice
“Alan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in understanding and climbing the world’s highest peaks, and was a tremendous resource as I prepared for Everest. His knowledge and enthusiasm for big mountain climbing are truly impressive and infectious.”
Specifically, Alan helped with:
Honest evaluation of experience and physical condition before committing to Everest
Identified Pico de Orizaba as the ideal shakeout 10 weeks before Everest departure
Extremely detailed, continually updated gear list drawn from personal and client experience
Planned nearly 20 lbs of summit food that fueled every day on the mountain
Anticipated obstacles ahead of time and built a plan to overcome each one
Continuing work together toward Seven Summits and other major climbs
Alan’s love for the mountains and his wide knowledge of expedition dynamics is a powerful combination. Our conversations throughout the expedition’s phases helped me make better decisions and learn from my experience.
Alan is the most valuable resource I’ve had. His experiential knowledge of specific mountains reduced my unknowns and materially improved my pre-expedition decisions. I am lucky to know him.
Alan’s knowledge helped me fully prepare every aspect of training, gear, and life management. I even took his TIPS checklist for Everest to Base Camp and read it there over and over again. Thank you for helping me make the summits smoothly and safely.
Across Every Level, Every Peak
“Your coaching had me prepared to face whatever could have been thrown at me — from the physical to the mental.”
“You taught me more about 8,000-meter peaks and how to prepare for them than anyone else. I can’t thank you enough.”
“I made the summit of Denali in great shape. Thanks, Alan, for coaching from gear to training to what to expect. You really made a difference.”
“I am really pleased to have you as my coach. Worth every penny!”
Example Client Profiles
No experience required. Alan works with climbers of all ages and backgrounds — from complete beginners to those chasing 8,000-meter peaks.
| Age | Goal | Prior Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 14er | None |
| 72 | 7 Summits | Kilimanjaro |
| 47 | 7 Summits | None |
| 42 | 7 Summits | 14ers |
| 39 | 8,000m Peaks | Everest |
| 69 | A Seven Summit | Kili, EBC |
| 57 | Everest | None |
| 46 | Everest | None |
| 60 | Everest | Kili, Cotopaxi, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson, Denali |
| 48 | Aconcagua & Everest | Elbrus, Mt. Baker |
| 26 | Ama Dablam | 6,000 meters |
| 42 | Ama Dablam, Aconcagua, Everest | Cotopaxi |
| 38 | Denali | Rainier |
| 67 | Ecuador Volcanoes | 14ers |
| 53 | Cotopaxi, Denali, Everest, Vinson | Elbrus, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro |
| 73 | Everest C2 | Rainier, Mont Blanc |
| 55 | Lhotse | Limited |
| 33 | Vinson & Everest | Other Seven Summits |
| 55 | Mountaineering | Mt. Whitney |
Partial list — clients range from age 25 to 73 across every major range and experience level
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30 minutes. No pressure. Bring your peak, your timeline, and your questions. Alan answers them — for free.
Alan typically responds within one business day.