Summit to Self
A 12-week online mentorship cohort for ascending your inner mountain. Small groups of 5. Led personally by Al Travaglini.
What it is.
Summit to Self is a 12-week small-cohort mentorship program built on a simple premise: personal growth happens fastest when you have a guide, a community, and a structured practice that forces you to show up each week.
You'll work through curriculum on leadership, self-awareness, emotional regulation, motivation, and interpersonal skills — not as abstract theory, but as honest self-examination with four other people on the same path. Al leads every session personally.
This is not a self-paced course. It's a commitment to 12 weeks of consistent practice with a small group that will notice if you disappear.
The 12-week arc.
Every week builds on the last. Here's the full structure, week by week.
- Week 1
Foundations
Define what you're here for. Establish the practice of honest reflection and set the tone for the cohort.
- Week 2-3
Self-Awareness
Map your current state: patterns, assumptions, blind spots. Tools for honest self-observation.
- Week 4-5
Emotional Management
Understand and regulate emotional responses. Build the muscle of choosing your reaction.
- Week 6-7
Motivation & Drive
Discover what actually moves you and why. Replace willpower with aligned direction.
- Week 8-9
Leadership Traits
Develop leadership presence — for teams, families, relationships, and for yourself.
- Week 10-11
Interpersonal Skills
Communication, boundaries, conflict, and building relationships that compound over time.
- Week 12
Integration
Consolidate the work. Build the practice that carries forward. Optional Lake Tahoe in-person weekend.
What you get.
- Weekly 90-minute group session with Al and cohort
- Monthly 1:1 mentorship call with Al
- Structured weekly curriculum and reflection prompts
- Private cohort channel for ongoing conversation
- Access to recordings of every group session
- Optional Lake Tahoe integration weekend (travel not included)
- Lifetime access to the Altitude Academy alumni community
Is this for you?
Yes, if...
- You're at a transition point and want a guide
- You've read the self-help books and want something with accountability
- You want to work on yourself with a small peer group, not alone
- You're willing to show up weekly for 12 weeks
- You're ready to be honest about what's not working in your life
Not if...
- You want a passive, self-paced course
- You can't commit to showing up weekly for 12 weeks
- You're looking for therapy (this isn't that — we'd refer you out)
- You want quick hacks or a motivation boost
- You're not ready for honest feedback from peers
Questions we hear a lot.
- How long is the program?
- 12 weeks, fully online. We meet weekly as a group and you have monthly 1:1 time with Al.
- How many people are in a cohort?
- Maximum 5 participants per cohort, always. No exceptions. This is non-negotiable and the reason the program works.
- Who is this program for?
- People ready to invest seriously in their own growth, who want mentorship and peers rather than a self-paced course. No outdoor experience required. Most participants are working adults, founders, or people at a transition point.
- What's the weekly time commitment?
- Approximately 3 hours per week: a 90-minute group session, plus reading, reflection, and journaling. You get out what you put in — some participants go deeper and spend more.
- What's the cancellation and refund policy?
- Full refund if you cancel more than 20 days before the cohort start date. 50% refund if you cancel between 10 and 20 days before the start date. No refund within 10 days of the start date. The same policy is displayed on the Stripe checkout page before you pay.
- Is there an in-person component?
- Yes — optional. At the end of the 12 weeks, cohort members can join an integration weekend in Lake Tahoe. Travel and lodging not included in the program fee.
- What happens after the 12 weeks?
- You keep lifetime access to the alumni community and can join future Altitude Academy in-person sessions at a discount. Many Summit to Self alumni return for follow-up cohorts.
- What if the cohort fills up?
- You can join the waitlist for the next cohort. New cohorts start every few months.
Ready to begin?
Apply for the next cohort. You'll hear back from Al within 48 hours with next steps and a short conversation to make sure the fit is right on both sides.
Secure Stripe checkout · 5-person cohort · 12 weeks · Next cohort starts June 1, 2026 · Full refund 20+ days before start, 50% refund 10–20 days before start