Presence is the summit.
For 25 years, Stephen Koch made life and death decisions in the mountains. Everest. The Tetons. More than 50 first descents.
The only person to snowboard on all Seven Summits. Featured in Men's Journal, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Now he helps leaders choose clearly under pressure and show up fully at work and at home.
You’ve built something real.
You lead well at work.
Something still feels off.
Stephen Koch is a snowboard mountaineer and former professional mountain guide who spent more than two decades leading people through high consequence terrain.
He guided hundreds of people in the mountains, helping them move beyond fear and self-imposed limits. He also spent long stretches alone, untethered, making decisions where no one else could step in.
He learned the difference between standing on your own and being supported, and why both are required to move forward.
Trusted By Leaders
If there were a Mount Rushmore for ski and snowboard mountaineering, Stephen Koch would be on it. His experience, leadership, and calm under pressure set a standard few will ever reach.
Jeremy Jones
Founder, Jones Snowboards
Stephen Koch brings rare vision and leadership shaped by real-world decisions in extreme environments. His perspective is grounded, insightful, and leaves a lasting impact.
Jimmy Chin
Filmmaker, Photographer, Everest Climber
Speaking
Stephen speaks to organizations and leadership teams about high-stakes decision-making, presence under pressure, and what it means to lead when conditions change fast. His stories come from the world’s most extreme mountains. His lessons apply in any boardroom.
Coaching
Stephen works one on one with high-performing men who are winning professionally and know something needs to shift. This is not productivity work. It is presence work.
Client Story
“When I met Stephen I was stuck in a pattern of self-doubt and disempowering beliefs. I blamed anyone and anything around me for my shortcomings. Through my work with Stephen I started to take responsibility in all areas of my life: work, home, and relationships. My friendships have deepened. I am no longer a chameleon, but a steady and dependable friend, father, and husband. Working with Stephen helped me unlock who I truly am and has allowed me to live life in a way that I never thought was possible.”
Austin Lee
Who This Is For
Men earning 200K+
Men winning professionally
Men who want to be fully present at home
Men ready to do real work
If you're building something significant professionally but feeling like you're missing something at home, this is for you.
If you are leading at a high level and know something needs to shift, let’s talk.
For speaking inquiries, coaching, or media:
P.O. Box 4544, Durango, CO 81302
