Tactical Alpinism Community
Where military mountain athletes, and committed climbers/skiers connect, find partners, and grow together.
The Tactical Alpinism community exists to bridge the gap between military and recreational mountain worlds. Whether you're looking for reliable partners as you move from base to base, mentorship to advance your technical skills, or a tribe of people who value mastery, discipline, and time in the mountains—you’re in the right place.
OAK Partner-Finder & Community Hub
Thousands of U.S. and international mountain athletes use OAK to find partners, build community, and access ongoing discussions on training, gear, avalanche awareness, and vertical challenges.
If you’re looking to:
Find climbing, ski, or training partners when you PCS or move
Join a rapidly growing partner finder and community platform
Interact with Tactical Alpinism, podcast guests and other military/mountain leaders
Support mentorship, meetups, and long-term skill development
50% of every purchase supports the 10th Mountain Foundation’s “Mountain Mentorship Grant”
Join the OAK community here:
Thanks to a $10,000 award from the 10th Mountain Foundation , Tactical Alpinism is launching a multi-year initiative to support active-duty, veteran, and descendant mountain professionals through technical mentorship.
This program funds:
Mentorship Meetups (ski, ice, alpine, or rock)
One-on-one or small-team mentorship days
Skill progression leading toward AMGA/IFMGA certifications
Military-to-mountain transitions for aspiring guides
It does not fund course tuition—but it does support the professional development needed to reach those courses.
Apply for support or learn more by filling out the form.