Mental Fitness Coaching for the Mindful Mountain Athlete
Is there something holding you back?
Do you have fears, doubts and self-limiting beliefs sucking the joy and fun from your climbing?
Do you feel like you are failing to perform at your potential and climb at the level you know is possible?
Do you feel that you are not an equal climbing partner because of your fear, stress and worry?
Are you frustrated feeling that your fear is irrational?
Learn how to harness your deep inner strength and boundless wisdom to breakthrough and achieve the fun and success you envision!
“Bryan is an absolute joy to work with. He knows what questions to ask and knows when I am ready to implement new tools. He helps me to challenge my mindset around climbing, break negative thought patterns, and encourages me to stay curious. Not only do these tools help me with multiple aspects of my climbing, they also transition seamlessly into other aspects of my life.”
Move beyond external obstacles and internal limitations
Through our work together you will:
Identify areas that you have frustration, fear, doubt, limiting beliefs or are simply “stuck” and develop skills to move past these stopping points
See clearly what’s causing your fear, doubt, etc, why it becomes overwhelming and how to shift your attention and calm yourself down
Develop clear, purposeful actions to move forward, have fun climbing and push your personal limits!
Be confident in your decisions so you can stop second guessing
“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. Minneapolis, MN
Hi I’m Bryan Dalpes.
I love to play in the mountains. Skiing, climbing, running, mountain biking, basically if it’s outside and it’s “fun” then I’m in!
Over the years I have worked as a mountain guide, ski instructor, ski patroller, and fire fighter/EMT (to name a few). Often times while working these rewarding though sometimes stressful jobs I would be overcome with anxiety, fear and doubt. I many times questioned if I was “good enough” and would compare myself to others whom I perceived as smarter, stronger and more capable. The tension from these limiting, self-critical thoughts spilled over into my relationships and personal passions. I found myself frustrated, unmotivated and constantly questioning my decisions. In short, I was not living the, adventurous, joyful, passionate life I had envisioned.
Something needed to change but I couldn’t see what that was.
This brought me to coaching where I was able to “clear the fog” and see the next steps in my journey, to build a life with a fulfilling balance of purpose, passion and play. Through receiving coaching myself, I was able to hone skills to stay focused and connected to what I truly value in life even when things were stressful and overwhelming.
This enabled me to see that my experiences up to this point, while challenging and sometimes painful, have given me an invaluable perspective on the importance of embracing the journey.
I would be honored to partner with you on the next leg of your journey.
Check out “My Philosophy” page to learn more.
What clients are saying…
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"I am very grateful for my experience and can recommend it to anyone who wants to address their fears!"
“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 which increased my performance level. He provided me with practical exercises and mantras I could apply. I am very grateful for my experience and can recommend it to anyone who wants to address their fears!”
-Alex L.
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"I am deeply grateful for his ability to see me fully in my humanity"
"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."
-Somi N.
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"Life is about finding your own answers"
"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."
-Ben M.
