Design with Confidence
Adventure Consultation / Custom Guided Trips
Free 30 Minute Consultation
Package Rates Available
Let’s Make It Happen
Experiences make life rich. Many of us want more grit in our lives. We want to get out into the world and make contact with the truest parts of ourselves. Test ourselves against a big landscape and see what we’re made of.
I’ll help you get crystal clear about what matters to you, and make your trip happen. I’ll provide consultation and tools to help you commit to the experience you want to have and craft your own trips. You’ll learn what sacrifices to make to travel with a hop in your step, while carrying what you need to stay safe and comfortable.
Lots of things trip us up when we dream big. We see a big adventure we want, but right on its heels come questions. What permit do I need? How do I know what food to bring? What if I can’t find anyone to go with me? I’ll help you work through the challenges that arise when planning a trip, and get to the point where you launch. Often what blocks us isn’t a lack of information, it’s the overwhelm that comes from never having done this before. I can help you get through planning your trip, and empower you with a process to make the next one easier.
Mt. Baker, North Cascades, Washington - Photo Larissa Fransen
Wind River High Route - 100 miles 50% off-trail, Wyoming
Oregon Timber Trail - 700 miles, 60% Singletrack - Photo Brady Lawrence
Reid Glacier Headwall - Mt. Hood, OR
Trail running, fast & light backpacking, bikepacking, or ski-mountaineering, I can help. With over ten years of experience planning and executing complicated backcountry trips, I have the tools to help you execute your own trip, no matter the kind. For an idea of my experience, see my Guide Résumé.
I truly enjoy helping other people develop as responsible and capable backcountry travelers, and I have a lot of fun doing. We’ll talk about your goals and what you want to get out of the experience. I’ll meet you wherever you’re at and work with you to get through the obstacles that inevitably arise.
This is your chance to make your dream trip happen. Will you take it?
Zion Traverse, UT
Sierra High Route - 200 miles 50% off-trail, CA
Services Available:
Custom Trips
Dream trip or first trip, I’ll help you make it happen.
Guided Trips
Alpenflo holds Guiding Permits for Olympic National Park, Mt. Saint Helens National Monument, and Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Skyline Trail, Olympic National Park
Who Is It For?
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Anyone! These days, many of us are busy with work and personal projects. If you don’t have the time to get up to speed on adventure planning, I’m here to help.
If you have a trip in mind and are curious about what working with me would entail, book a consultation and ask!
How Much is it?
Photos Steven Mortinson
Initial 30 minute consultation is free. We’ll talk about what your intentions are for the trip and get a feel for the services.
Packages
Custom Trip Plan - $200
Custom Mapsets and Gear Lists
1:1 attention virtual or in-person (1.5 hrs)
Guide Rate - $1200 1-day or $750/night for multi-day
Includes
Custom Mapsets and Gear Lists
Permit and entrance fees
Photos
Services:
Custom Mapsets
Gear Lists
1:1 Consultation
Permitting
Guiding
Complete Trip Planning Process including
Intention
Preparation
Commitment
Execution
Reflection
Areas of Expertise:
Creating an experience that’s true to YOU
Planning complex, multi-day adventures on foot and on skis, all over the world
Navigation with map, compass, and apps
Gear:
Enjoy movement by reducing weight
Optimize your systems
Simplify your kit
Campsite selection
Through-hiking planning and tips
Custom maps
Resupply logistics
Evaluating conditions
Leave-No-Trace ethics
Off-trail navigation and route finding
Risk and objective hazard analysis method
What to do if you get lost
Testimonials:
“Alpenflo not only thrives on relationships and camaraderie; it also prepares people to mentally and logistically be ready for any adventure ahead. JT’s passion is palpable and his knowledge and experience are endless.”
“JT pays careful attention to build both the individual knowledge and skills as well as the group trust and camraderie necessary for a safe and successful adventure on the trails.”
Your Guide
JT Lehman is an accomplished trail-runner, backpacker, and ski-mountaineer. He’s spent hundreds of nights outside in the Cascades, Sierra, and Wind River Ranges, skied Denali from the summit, and skinny-dipped every month of the year.
JT is a NOLS trained Wilderness First Responder.
For full qualifications and experience, see his guide resume. If you have questions contact JT.
Portrait of JT by Brenna Ellis
Trail Running Workshop - Oct 2019
JT En Route to Winning the 2019 Wy’East Howl 50k
Photos Steven Mortinson