Next step
Your summit is already in reach.
Let’s build the path.
30 minutes. No pressure. Bring your peak, your timeline, and your questions. Alan answers them — for free.
Alan typically responds within one business day.
Everest 2026 is live. Alan’s daily dispatches are publishing now — read by guide services and climbers on six continents.Read the coverage →
Pricing
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.
Mike — Ama Dablam: “Worth every penny.” Reid — Everest: “Through the highs and the lows, Alan has been with me. A stellar value.”
Engagement plans
Priced against the expedition, not the coaching
Standard rates below. Alan discusses personalised options on your intro call. Every plan includes the full service list — no feature tiers, no upsells.
6 months
$2,000
one-time · 6-month engagement
— Custom training plan
— TiPS guide for your peak
— Unlimited email + calls
— Guide service evaluation
— Gear list review
12 months
$2,500
one-time · 12-month engagement
— Everything in 6-month
— Full-year training cycle
— Mid-year plan review
— On-mountain support
— Post-climb debrief
Most popular
2 years
$3,000
one-time · 2-year engagement
— Everything in 12-month
— Multi-peak progression plan
— All TiPS guides included
— Best for 8,000m build-up
— 15% Uphill Athlete discount
Long-term
$4,000
one-time · 4-year engagement
— Unlimited communication
— All TiPS guides included
— All updates for life of plan
— Best for Everest & K2 goals
— 15% Uphill Athlete discount
All plans include Alan’s no-commissions pledge. 10% of every fee is donated to Alzheimer’s nonprofits for caregiver and research support. International clients: Alan uses FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, or WhatsApp.
Every plan includes
No tiers of access. Every client gets everything.
The most important service Summit Coach provides is ongoing conversations to explore your climb and preparation. Everything below is included in every engagement, regardless of duration.
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Strategic Climbing PlanYour personalised roadmap — objectives, timeline, milestones, and contingencies.
02
Peak-specific TiPS DocumentCamp-by-camp guidance written for your exact objective. Clients take it to base camp.
03
Physical Training PlanTailored to your climb, your schedule, and your current fitness level.
04
Gear Selection ConsultationCurated list at best prices. No commissions, no brand bias — ever.
05
Guide Service EvaluationVetted recommendations for your budget and style. Is the cheapest option safe? Alan tells you straight.
06
Unlimited Email & TextFast responses throughout your engagement. No queuing, no ticket system.
07
Regular Calls & Video Check-insWeekly early in the engagement, then milestone-based as your climb approaches.
08
On-Mountain SupportPhone or email support during your actual climb. Alan is reachable from base camp through summit day.
09
Post-Climb Debrief & Next PlanA structured debrief and updated roadmap for your next objective. The relationship grows with your ambitions.
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15% Uphill Athlete DiscountDiscounted access to Uphill Athlete coaching while enrolled with Summit Coach.
Client results
From first 14ers to Everest.
Everest · 2024
“Alan provided 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.”
Ryan
Everest summit 2024 — age 19
Everest 2024 · K2 2025
“Alan helped me choose the right guiding company and provided key points in technical, physical, and mental preparation. His knowledge played a key role in the success of my climb.”
Yinghong
Everest 2024, continuing toward K2
Rockies · Andes · Himalaya
“Alan is the most valuable resource I’ve had. His counsel materially improved my pre-expedition decisions. I am lucky to know him.”
Jason
Everest 2019, Rockies, Andes
Everest · Cho Oyu
“Your deep and broad knowledge helped me fully prepare every aspect — training, gear, and life management. I took your TiPS checklist to Everest base camp and read it over and over.”
Jim
Everest (29,035’) & Cho Oyu (26,906’) summits
Everest · Tibet
“Through the highs and the lows, Alan has been with me. Always quick to respond with pragmatic guidance and motivation. Hiring him was a great decision and is a stellar value.”
Reid
Everest summit, Tibet (North) side
Who has Alan coached?
Every age. Every level. Every objective.
A sample of real client profiles. Ages 19 to 73. No experience to multiple 8,000m summits. The common thread: a specific goal and the commitment to prepare properly.
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Experience
Still not sure?
Do your homework first. Alan encourages it.
Review everything before you commit. The links below cover services in detail, Alan’s credentials and climbing history, and full client testimonials.
Services
Detailed breakdown of what coaching with Alan actually looks like day to day.
Review the services →Credentials
Alan’s climbing history, expedition record, media coverage, and background.
Review credentials →Testimonials
Full unedited testimonials from clients across objectives, ages, and experience levels.
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