At Mountain Coach, we exist to Motivate Movement, Develop Local Community and we firmly believe that Fitness Powers Adventure. Our 9-month journeys give gyms and fitness studios a unique way to bring these beliefs to life — keeping members training with purpose, strengthening bonds within their community, and turning everyday fitness into an Alpine adventure. The outcome? Members stay longer, advocate for their gym, and attract new sign-ups — driving retention, loyalty and revenue for your studio.
WHY CHOOSE MOUNTAIN COACH
As the gym, you pay nothing and you make money through IMPROVED RETENTION and MEMBER ADVOCACY.
OUR SOCIETAL GOALS AND BELIEFS
1. We want to MOTIVATE MOVEMENT within the communities we serve.
2. We want to DEVELOP LOCAL COMMUNITY, as we fiercely believe that people need to have meaningful connections in order to thrive.
3. We believe that fitness should be used beyond its physiological benefits and therefore that FITNESS POWERS ADVENTURE.
OUR GUIDES
All our adventures are led by International Mountain Leaders (IMLs) - highly trained professionals certified to the highest standard in high-mountain trekking. Recognised across Europe and beyond, the IML qualification is equivalent to a university degree under the European education framework.
Every IML wears the UIMLA badge - a mark of rigorous training, mountain safety expertise, and professionalism. Whether in summer or winter, you can trust them to deliver safe, inspiring, and expertly guided adventures.
OUR TEAM
Tom Wilkinson
FOUNDER -
MOUNTAIN COACH LTD.
Tom Wilkinson, has a background in ultrarunning, mountaineering, and leadership, having led AXA Global Healthcare for 8 years as its CEO. Tom founded Mountain Coach in order to bring bespoke alpine adventures to health and fitness groups across the UK, and in doing so, boost local community and improve retention for fitness studios.
Gwen Bevan
ALPINE TREKKING GUIDE
Gwen is a GB age-group triathlete and British champion who took up the sport at 44 and completed Ironman Barcelona in under 10 hours. Her coaching and leadership inspire others outdoors, and she holds British Cycling Ride Leader 1 & 2 qualifications.
Andy Bevan
ALPINE TREKKING GUIDE
Andy is a former Detective Chief Superintendent with 33 years of Army and Police leadership experience. Now focused on outdoor development, he’s an experienced backcountry skier, ski mountaineer, and keen cyclist. He holds British Cycling’s Mountain Bike Leader and Ride Leader qualifications.
Christel Langeveld
ALPINE TREKKING GUIDE
Christel has been guiding in the mountains and on the water since 1996, leading groups across Europe and beyond as an International Mountain Leader, Ski Instructor, Rafting Guide, and more. She speaks six languages (now adding Greek!) and brings infectious energy to every adventure.
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Tracey Wright
ALPINE TREKKING GUIDE
Tracey is an IML and ski instructor based in the Swiss Alps, with decades of outdoor education and expedition experience. A former GB ski mountaineering athlete with three World Championship appearances, she brings deep mountain knowledge and a calm, confidence-building style to every adventure.
