The Climb 2026 Alumni Edition!

Mt. Sneffels

September 8–11, 2026

A focused vertical development experience anchored by four days in Telluride with the ascent of Mt. Sneffels. The view from the summit is said to be the best in the state!

What is the Sneffels Traverse?

The 2026 Alumni Edition is not an introduction — it is a continuation. Designed exclusively for those who have already completed The Climb, this experience builds on the standard you’ve already set. You know what it means to prepare. You know what it means to summit. Now we elevate the work.

Before we meet up in Colorado we'll prepare. As experienced alumnus of The Climb, it's time to step into the role of guide! Starting in May, we'll read a few books together. Over the summer you will take a role in leading our discussions and learning from the books. we will engage in some important leadership conversations, shared reflection, and meaningful recalibration. This is vertical development in motion — strengthening not only your physical endurance, but your clarity, resilience, and alignment.

From September 8–11, we will gather in Telluride, Colorado, and take on Mount Sneffels, one of the most rugged and iconic 14ers in the San Juan Mountains. This is a focused, intentional ascent — a deliberate stretch for leaders who have already proven their capacity.

Mt. Sneffels demands strength, steady pacing, and disciplined decision-making. Its steep terrain and sharp ridgelines create a climb that is both technical and deeply rewarding. But as always, the physical climb of the mountain is only part of the work.

The Alumni Edition is smaller, more intimate, and more intentional.

You’ve climbed before. Now we climb higher.

With space limited to 8 participants, this Alumni Edition offers an intimate, high-trust environment to continue expanding your capacity alongside fellow Climb Alumni.

Program Schedule & Fees

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September 8-11, 2026

Telluride to Ouray, Colorado

8 (including Chris)

TBD (we will split food and lodging amongst participants)

$1000 to secure your spot

Why This Climb Will Change You?

The 2026 Alumni Edition is about elevation — not only on the mountain, but in your leadership.
This is not a repeat experience. It is a refinement.

Each participant will take an active role in shaping the experience by leading a focused workshop for the group. These sessions are designed to bring forward your hard-earned insights, challenge one another’s thinking, and contribute meaningfully to the collective elevation of the cohort. You will not simply climb alongside peers — you will help guide them.

Our time together will include shared preparation, participant-led leadership sessions, meaningful conversations, and deliberate moments of reflection designed to sharpen your thinking and strengthen alignment. The work is fully integrated — physical exertion, recovery, dialogue, and recalibration.

Over four focused days in Telluride, you will build on the discipline, clarity, and resilience you established in your previous Climb. The ascent of Mount Sneffels becomes the physical expression of a deeper standard — steady pacing, sound judgment, and the ability to execute under pressure.

This year, leadership is not only practiced — it is shared.

You will leave stronger — not only in endurance, but in clarity, conviction, and capacity.

"The mountains are calling, and I must go." – John Muir

Your Route at a Glance

The 2026 Alumni Edition centers on a focused ascent of Mount Sneffels in the rugged San Juan Mountains above Telluride. Rather than a multi-day traverse, this experience is anchored in deliberate preparation, a disciplined summit push, and meaningful integration. Mt. Sneffels rises to 14,157 feet and is widely regarded as one of Colorado’s most dramatic and technical 14ers. Its steep approach, loose scree, and sharp ridgelines require steady pacing, sound decision-making, and composure under pressure.

The climb is demanding — but that is the point.

From our base in Telluride, we will prepare together, execute with intention, and reflect afterward to ensure the mountain becomes more than a physical accomplishment. It becomes a reinforcement of the standard you’ve already established.

Your Team

You won’t step into this alone. Chris Spear and your fellow Climb Alumni will be there with you — in preparation, on the ascent, and in the integration that follows. This is a high-trust, high-standard environment built on shared experience and proven capacity.

The people who return for the Alumni Edition are disciplined, growth-oriented leaders who understand what it means to stretch. The conversations are deeper. The accountability is sharper. The standard is higher.

You will not only climb with strong people — you will be strengthened by them.

Chris Spear

The Climb Leader

As a lifelong entrepreneur and endurance athlete, Chris Spear understands both the physical demands of the mountain and the leadership pressures faced in business. Having grown up at the foot of Pikes Peak, he has long respected the discipline, resilience, and clarity required to climb well. Chris views the mountain as a training ground for leadership — where preparation matters, execution is tested, and character is revealed. In this exclusive Alumni Edition of The Climb, he will guide you to raise your standard, strengthen your capacity, and lead at a higher level.

Ready to Climb?

If you’ve completed The Climb and feel the pull to elevate again, this is your invitation.

The 2026 Alumni Edition will stretch you — physically, mentally, and as a leader. With participation limited to 8 Alumni, this experience is intentionally small and highly focused. If you’re ready to raise the standard once more, contact Chris Spear for details and to reserve your spot.

Spots are limited. The next level won’t wait.

Questions? Here’s What You Should Know.

What level of fitness is required?

You should be in strong physical condition and comfortable hiking at high altitude over steep, rocky terrain. Mt. Sneffels is considered one of Colorado’s more demanding 14ers and requires endurance, balance, and steady pacing.

Do I need to bring all my food?

No. Group meals will be coordinated as part of the Alumni experience. You will only need to bring personal trail snacks and hydration for summit day.

What equipment will I need?

You will receive a detailed packing list prior to the climb. Proper hiking boots, layers for changing alpine weather, and essential personal gear will be required.

Is there a summit option?

The focus of this Alumni Edition is a summit push on Mount Sneffels. Weather and safety conditions will ultimately guide final decisions, but the intention is a disciplined and well-executed ascent.

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The Next Ascent Awaits

The 2026 Alumni Edition is set for September 8–11 in Telluride.
You’ve already proven you can climb. The question now is whether you’re ready to raise the standard again.
Participation is limited to 8 Alumni. Reach out to Chris Spear for details and to reserve your spot.

Mt Sneffels, Colorado

On the Continental Divide

Telluride, Colorado

San Miguel County, Colorado

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