Alan Arnette

Your coach from home to the summit and back home.

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Hello from Alan Arnette. Reaching the top of the world’s greatest peaks takes more than ambition — it takes the right guidance. With 30 years of high-altitude mountaineering and a career in business leadership, Alan brings hard-won wisdom to every climber he coaches.

At 58, Alan became the oldest American to summit K2 and Everest at age 54 — proof that preparation and strategy matter as much as physical strength. Whether you’re tackling Colorado’s 14ers, Rainier, Aconcagua, chasing the 7 Summits, or setting your sights on Everest or K2, Summit Coach has helped climbers just like you get there safely.

What Makes Summit Coach Unique? We prioritize your climb’s preparation by focusing on fitness, skills, and experience while integrating essential mental and emotional tools. Our services are diverse and affordable. See the prices page for options.

The most valuable offering from Summit Coach isn’t a plan or a checklist — it’s the ongoing conversations that help you truly understand your climb and arrive fully prepared. Let’s talk through where you are and where you want to go.

Preparing for a climb is more than training.

Common climber mistakes include underestimating the effects of altitude 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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Highest Altitude Reached *

• None or limited climbing experience
• 4300 meters / 14,000 feet​
• 5500 meters / 18,000 feet​
• 6100 meters / 20,000 feet​
• 7000 meters / 23,000 feet​
• 8000 meters / 26,000 feet​
• 8848 meters / 29,028 feet

Overall Climbing Objective *

• Get Into Mountaineering (little to no current experience)
• Develop my skills to climb from 10,000 to 20,000 feet
• Reach 7000 meters i.e. Aconcagua or Humlung
• An 8000 meter peak i.e. Cho Oyu or Manaslu
• Everest
• 7 Summits

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When do you leave for your climb? *

• Less than 90 days
• 3 to 6 months
• 6 months to a year
• Over a year
• No Fixed timeframe

How Did You Hear About Summit Coach? *

• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)
• Alan Arnette's website or blog (www.alanarnette.com)
• A Guide
• A Friend
• Podcast (mine or someone else)
• Other

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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 12 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 to Broad Peak and K2, and has used professional guides.

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