I have been back home for about a week now after our successful summit of Aconcagua on January 29th. We had a faster than normal climb with the trip being only 19 days and only 10 actually on the mountain itself. First, I want to thank everyone who made a donation to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and especially to those who completed their pledge of a penny a foot. Remember that every donation helps and is sincerely appreciated. I am very excited with the momentum the 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything campaign has gained. We are receiving continue reading

This is the latest audio dispatch live from South America's Aconcagua; the second of Alan's 7 Summits climbs. These climbs are to raise Alzheimer's awareness and $1M for research. Please donate today to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at http://www.curealzfund.org/ where 100% of your donation goes to Alzheimer's research. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

Listen. “Listen”, I tell myself. As I close my eyes, I can almost hear the mountain speak.

Sounds in the mountains are more than just sounds. The ice pick swinging securely into hard ice saying you have a sold hold. Crampons against the hard snow in t…

Just a quick update from our Camp 2 at 18,000′.

We made good time after a difficult night of high winds with gusts over 40 mph. But everyone did well on our move to the higher camp.

Tomorrow we do a carry to our High Camp which is the launching point…

This is the latest audio dispatch live from South America's Aconcagua; the second of Alan's 7 Summits climbs. These climbs are to raise Alzheimer's awareness and $1M for research. Please donate today to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at http://www.curealzfund.org/ where 100% of your donation goes to Alzheimer's research. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

This is the latest audio dispatch live from South America's Aconcagua; the second of Alan's 7 Summits climbs. These climbs are to raise Alzheimer's awareness and $1M for research. Please donate today to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at http://www.curealzfund.org/ where 100% of your donation goes to Alzheimer's research. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

Usually my first view of Aconcagua is from the trail on day two. But today, I had a perfect vantage point from the air. Just as the dinging stopped, signaling our approach into Mendoza, I glanced out the window on the left side of the Airbus; and there she was. Aconcagua, standing strong and clearly the highest peak in the range. But it was totally snow covered, not something I had expected. Arriving at the Mendoza airport, I met up with our two IMG guides, Peter and Josh plus one teammate, Simon. The others will arrive tomorrow. We loaded into continue reading