Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program
Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program

Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program

Starting from

$1,375.00
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CALL TO BOOK:
(206) 413-5418

Season

Turn experience into confidence!

So you’ve got the passion and dedication to pursue your dreams in the mountains, what’s stopping you? Experience. The Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program was designed to support both rock and alpine climbers, and backcountry skiers and snowboarders in their quests to advance their skills and reach their true potential. Whether you would like to learn new techniques, increase your movement efficiency, practice real-time decision making, or simply spend more time outdoors; your desire to progress led you to this page. A professional mountain guide will be your mentor as you grow in experience and gain confidence, which ultimately leads to RESULTS.  The program is the culmination of all Kaf programming, but it is unique in that you will receive an individualized education plan built for you. You’ll join a small team of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts as you hone your technical and leadership skills. Imagine all the wild places that could take you one, three, or even five years from now!

To start the registration process, please fill out the intake form below. Plan for 15 to 20 minutes to complete the form. Please be considerate in your answers. If you are dedicated to personal growth, this is our best way we can support you. Your intake form will go into your record, and will allow Mick to follow up with you directly via a phone call to discuss the program and begin the registration process.

Intake Form

Duration

  • 5-7 months

Season

  • Winter
  • Summer

Client:Guide Ratio

6:1

Minimum Participants

3

How it Works

Twice per year, a small group of dedicated individuals are accepted into the program. Upon enrollment, certified rock and alpine guide Mick Pearson will work with you individually to develop a personalized training plan that encompasses both technical skills and physical training objectives. Mick’s role as a mentor is to support you by:

  • Supplying personalized instruction tailored to you in your educational progression as a climber and/or winter enthusiast
  • Acting as an accountability partner who will contact you weekly
  • Providing a digital content library related to your educational needs
  • Inviting you to join a members-only Facebook page updated regularly
  • Putting you in community with other like-minded climbing/touring  partners who will act as mentors, mentees, and friends
  • Facilitating the opportunity to get outdoors with others in the program regularly 
  • Fostering your ability to mentor others in their skill sets, thus helping you solidify your own
  • Offering 4 – 6 monthly group mentorship classes/experiences catered to you based on your experience and educational needs as you develop as a climber, alpinist, and winter enthusiast

As part of the Alpine Leadership Mentorship program, you’ll utilize a digital platform to help you learn the technical skills needed to be a rock climber, alpinist, or winter traveler. The platform is complete with a video library that is accessible to you anytime. The program also includes video conferences and online discussions to cover group learning targets.  Some of the many topics include; equipment, techniques, routes, weather conditions, and problem solving. The online component of the program allows members to engage in self-paced learning, with limitless resources. 

The other major component of the program is community. You will meet in person regularly for training, workouts, and mentorship of technical skills. Also included are voluntary group climbing days to develop skills and gain experience together. Perhaps the greatest benefit of the community program is that it creates accountability partners to challenge and uplift you, pushing you to reach your full potential. This program is truly special, because it is the pinnacle of what Kaf stands for as an organization. This is our dream for you.

2024-2025 Program Schedule

Specific dates for the program are decided upon by the group rather than published, but a general idea of annual scheduling looks like:

WINTER

December 
Winter Navigation
Avalanche Education
Ski instruction

January 
Ice climbing
Backcountry skiing & snowboarding

February
Backcountry skiing & snowboarding

March
Ski mountaineering
Rock Rescue

SUMMER

April 
Navigation
Sport Climbing

May 
Navigation
Rock Rescue

June 
Backpacking
Sport Climbing

July
Glacier Travel
Crevasse Rescue
Trad Climbing

August 
Scrambling
Trad Climbing
Multi-pitch

September
Multi-pitch
Alpine Climbing

October 
Smith Rock
Multi-pitch

November 
Week long trip in Red Rock, NV or Joshua Tree, CA
Multi-pitch

  • Sport Lead Climbing or equivalent experience.
  • Traditional Lead Climbing or equivalent experience.
  • Confident leader of 5.6 traditional routes.
  • Experience building complex anchors using traditional protection.
  • Experience following on a multi-pitch climb and familiarity with the systems.
  • Glacier Mountaineering Skills Course or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in all basic mountaineering skills and experience as a member of a rope team on at least 3 glaciated climbs.
  • Any additional mountaineering experience will enhance your ability to learn, but is not required.
  • Ability to communicate well and work within a group setting.
  • Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email full of important information - make sure to read it thoroughly!
  • Expect to hear from your guide or our team about a month before your trip or course. You will receive an email containing even more details, including exact meet up location and time and any other pertinent precourse information.
  • Leading up to your course, make sure to eat healthy, drink extra water, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Please arrive on time and ready to go at your pre-arranged meeting location. To get the most of our day, we'd like to begin right at the designated start time.
  • All along the way, our office team is available via email or phone to answer any questions you may have.

Because this is a mentorship program, the skills taught are based on each person’s individual needs. Learning targets will be customized for each mentee and their unique goals. Our aim is for folks to walk away with confidence in the following areas:

WINTER

  • Avalanche Education
  • Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Ski Mountaineering
  • Ice Climbing
  • Winter Alpinism

SUMMER

  • Technical Rescue Systems
  • Mountaineering
  • Traditional Rock Climbing
  • Multi-pitch Climbing
  • Alpine Climbing


PLUS:

  • A fun experience you’ll remember forever! 
  • A sense of accomplishment in achieving your goals for the season.
  • Confidence in your newfound skills and where to take them next.
  • Tips and tricks to add to your toolbox from our professional and knowledgeable guides.
  • New friends and a strong community!

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Alpine Leadership Mentorship Program

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