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Alan on the summit of Vinson December 9, 2010

Alan on the summit of Vinson December 9, 2010

I summited Vinson on December 9, 2010. It was a great climb. Read the full trip report for all the details.

This is the audio dispatch I posted live from the summit; the 1st of my 7 Summits climbs.

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These climbs are to raise Alzheimer’s awareness and $1M for research. I lost my mom and two aunts to Alzheimer’s. Please join me to end Alzheimer’s by making a donation today. Read the details.

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Climb On!
Alan
Memories are Everything


Alzheimer's Fact: Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States (source: Alzheimer Association)
Alzheimer's disease is the only cause of death among the top 10 in the United States that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed

  35 Responses to “Summit: Audio Dispatch from Mt. Vinson”

  1. Congrats Allan…….and as you say Climb On! Someone I knew passed away today from Alzheimer’s and shortly after I found that out your message was in my mail box! We are all so proud of your quest! Good luck as it continues..

  2. Fantastic! What a great looking summit day, Alan. Im proud of you. What a great way to get this quest started.

  3. And what a memory you’ve just created…….may this be the start of many more!!! Congrats and safe returns!!

  4. You are incredible! Warmest wishes for a safe return!

  5. Great job! I’m inspired! Great cause!

  6. Great job man,proud of you!

  7. What a inspiration! Getting ready for my 2nd summit ever, needed to hear something like this. Thanks! I have your page bookmarked now. : ) Hope you reach every goal and even more.

  8. Congratulations Allan, you are amazing and an inspiration to this old fart. Be safe and hurry home to get warm…

  9. Well done and congrats, wish you a safe and fast return flight!

    Walter Laserer

  10. Had faith in you the entire time friend…Congrats!!! and THANK YOU!

    When is the next climb so we can make another donation!

  11. Alan, you made my heart soar…

  12. Way to go, Alan! One down, six to go…

  13. Many, many congrats Alan!

  14. Congratulations Alan, great job!!!!!
    Next Everest…

  15. Congratulation Alan and look for your future climbs!!!!

  16. Way to go my friend! A big congratulations on your successful climb to the top of the world on the bottom of the world. Looking forward to the pics and the stories.

  17. A big congratulations for a job well done my friend.

  18. Congratulations on this summit! And thanks again for promoting Alzheimer’s research.

  19. Fantastic!!!! What an amazing climb…..

  20. CONGRATULATIONS ALAN, WELL DONE!

  21. Awesome!!

  22. Many congratulations Alan! Climb On!!

  23. Congratulations on your summit!

  24. Well done, Alan!!! Have a safe trip down.
    Climb On!

  25. Big congrats on making the summit.

  26. Congratulations! I look forward to seeing the photos.

  27. Congrats on your summit!

  28. WELL DONE! Congrats to you all. Descend safely. Another step forward for fund raising & the fight to Cure Alzheimers.

  29. Hi Allan, just heard the great news, well done mate. safe journey down. you are a star. jim. p [ Hereford. U.K]

  30. WooooooHoooooooo! Great job Alan! Get down safely. I will post this latest audio update on Empowerment Through Adventure FaceBook page.

  31. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

    What you are doing is really inspirational for all of us here at Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy.

    We thank you wholeheartedly for your commitment to change the face of this disease.

    Have a safe return!

    Stef Heylen

  32. Well done, Sweetie! You will make a difference one step and one summit at a time.