What I Can Do For You:
LEAD A CLASS
Use almost 30 years in Education and 45 years in the Backcountry to lead a 12 hour virtual and interactive class covering everything needed to empower future backpackers with the critical skills and confidence to plan, prepare, and safely complete a journey filled with diverse outdoor challenges.
BUILD YOUR GEAR KIT
Use decades of experience with a wide variety of backpacking gear to build a kit based on your personal needs, hiking style and budget.
DO A GEAR SHAKEDOWN
Pull from extensive experience carrying all types of gear to help fine tune a chosen kit based on a combination of weight, performance, and durability.
TRIP PLANNING
Build on tens of thousands of miles hiked to plan an entire trip for/with you which provides daily trail mileage, elevation data, water availability, nutritional needs, approximate hiking time, nightly camp spot options, resupply, and zero day recommendations.
Our Services
Whether you’re setting off on your first backpacking adventure or planning a thru-hike of a long trail, Alpine Adventure Coaching will empower you with the critical skills and confidence to plan, prepare, and safely complete a journey filled with diverse outdoor challenges.
The Backpacking Certificate Program ($599):
Live, online, and immersive program with in-depth presentations on the most important topics related to backpacking and an extensive live Q&A session
Ideal for beginners and experts alike
Includes 12 hours of online coaching over one month (Four consecutive Sundays)
Topics include:
Physical and mental preparation
Gear recommendations
Food, nutrition and hydration
Safety and first aid
Navigation
Outdoors skills and tips
Strategies to make your outdoor adventure a success
Based on a tried and true curriculum, created with over 45 years of outdoor experience and decades of outdoor instruction
Organized as a virtual group coaching journey with small class size, with plenty of time to ask questions
Prepares future long distance backpackers for their upcoming hiking season, as well as those who are preparing for their first overnight trip
Includes one-on-one follow up session
Personal Coaching ($55/hour):
One-on-one online coaching sessions
Customized coaching designed around your needs
Package Deals
3 Sessions for $150
5 Sessions for $250
Gift Cards
Do you know someone who is interested in learning more and you’d love to help them learn, keep them safe or just give a gift?
Contact me to learn more or sign up