Mental Fitness Coaching for the Mindful Mountain Athlete

Fear can be loud. It doesn't have to run the show.

You love climbing. But somewhere between the approach and the crux, something takes over — and it's not a skill problem. I help mountain athletes understand what's driving their fear and build real tools to move through it.

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Does this sound familiar?

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  • Your body has the moves. Your brain won't let you commit. And the harder you push, the worse it gets.

  • You tried the usual advice. Breathe. Trust your training. Take some falls. And yet here you are, still stuck.

  • You berate yourself, think something's wrong with you, keep it quiet and hope it goes away on its own.

  • You remember what it felt like to move freely and be present. You want that back.

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What clients are saying

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“I sought out coaching as a female climber who struggles to feel confident in her skill sets, and has a difficult time quieting a very anxious brain before big climbing days. Bryan worked with me through each obstacle, helping me see things from a different perspective and giving me tools to work with when I encounter personal challenges. Since our coaching sessions not only has my climbing improved but (more importantly) my mindset has as well - I highly recommend working with Bryan, it is the best thing I have done for myself during my time as a climber.”

— Haley R.

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Ben M.

"I looked forward to every session with Bryan! His coaching tools, insightful questions, and cheerleading helped me learn how to focus more on what I care about, while living with my own doubts and worries. Life is about finding your own answers, not just checking off goals."

Somi N

"Bryan's guidance was incredibly meaningful to me during a period of significant transition and transformation in my life. I am deeply grateful for his ability to see me fully in my humanity and for his practical, insightful support."

Alex L.

"Bryan helped me address my fears in rock climbing. He was very supportive and always asked the right questions. I saw major improvements within a couple of months in my head game which increased my performance level. He provided me with practical exercises and mantras I could apply. I am very grateful for my experience with Bryan and can recommend it to anyone who wants to address their fears!"

Hi I’m Bryan Dalpes.

I've spent 20+ years playing in the mountains — guiding, ski patrolling, climbing, trail running, basically anything outside that qualifies as “fun.”

But for a long time, fear, anxiety, self-doubt and comparison were constant companions, even doing the things I loved most. I'd show up in the mountains — ready for an adventure — and still find myself questioning whether I was good enough, comparing myself to others, feeling frustrated and stuck. The lifestyle looked great from the outside. Inside was a different story.

Finding my way through that changed everything. Those experiences, as hard as some of them were, gave me a perspective I couldn't have gotten any other way.

Now I help climbers do the same. I'd be honored to walk alongside you on the next leg of your journey.


To learn more about my approach check out “My Philosophy” page.

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