Coaching & mentorship with Jim Nelson. 

Whether you are a new climber looking to get started with a solid foundation, or looking to attempt more ambitious climbs. Maybe you aspire to have the skills necessary to travel safely in the North Cascades (or similar alpine terrain).

Online virtual coaching. Utilize my 50+ years of active climbing experience to help guide your decisions about climbs, equipment, and methods. I believe mountaineering is a cerebral sport/activity, and that you don’t need to be an athlete. My personal focus has been the pursuit of classic moderate climbs, both technical and non-technical. See Jim’s climbs here - https://rb.gy/tcwab

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Book a free consultation. Email Jim@promountainsports.com 15-20 Minutes. An opportunity for us to meet, ask questions, and talk about your goals.

  • 45 Minute Session - $50

Sessions are 45 minutes with a Zoom meeting. 

Examples of topics to focus on.

  • Judgement & decision making

  • Snow Travel

  • Glacier Travel

  • Trad Leading

  • Trip Planning

  • Route selection

  • Route finding

  • Conditioning

  • Equipment

  • Technical skills (belays, rappel, rope handling, & anchors)

Jim’s climbing experience includes 20 years of mountain guiding, 10 years volunteering with The Seattle Mountaineers climbing courses, 40+ years purchasing and selling mountaineering equipment, including 25 years as owner/operator of Pro Mountain Sports in Seattle. Co-author of Classic Cascade Climbs, published by Mountaineer Books 2021. Co-author of Selected Climbs In The Cascades Volumes I & II, published by Mountaineer Books 1993, 2000.