http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/ en Copyright 2008 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:39:11 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I hope you are having a wonderful summer. I am all recovered and settled in after returning from Everest in late May. I have a few updates to pass on for the website as well as some news on Alzheimer's research and a great PBS show to air in August.... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/07/climbing_videos_and_alzheimers_update.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/07/climbing_videos_and_alzheimers_update.php Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:39:11 -0700 Well the Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything has come to an end. Thanks to your generosity, about $25,000 was donated to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund - well short of my $100,000 goal. When I started this journey in January 2007, I set two goals: raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's research and return to Everest. Now that it is over, I am pleased on both counts but hoped for more donations. There is still time. Just click on this link to make your donation online. It was an incredible year. I never in my wildest dreams thought... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/06/everest_2008_mountain_of_politics_part_4.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/06/everest_2008_mountain_of_politics_part_4.php Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:38:20 -0700 This is the third of a four part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest's South Side in the Spring of 2008. Part 1 looked at the rumors and confusion surrounding Everest as we planned our climb and during the trek to Base Camp. Part 2 details the surprise of new rules and regulations established by the Nepalese on all Everest climbers plus the protest at Camp 1. Part 3 covers our climb to Camp 2 and 3 plus what a Nepal Army sniper was doing at Camp 2 on Everest!! Everest 2008: Mountain of... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/06/everest_2008_mountain_of_politics_part_3.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/06/everest_2008_mountain_of_politics_part_3.php Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:06:00 -0700 This is the second of a multi part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest's South Side in the Spring of 2008. Part 1 looked at the rumors and confusion surrounding Everest as we planned our climb and during the trek to Base Camp. Part 2 details the surprise of new rules and regulations established by the Nepalese on all Everest climbers plus the protest at Camp 1. Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics Part 2: Volunteer Prisioners at Base Camp note: the PDF document contains all the sections. Climb On! Alan... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/06/this_is_the_first_of.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/06/this_is_the_first_of.php Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:14:37 -0700 This is the first of a multi part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest's South Side in the Spring of 2008. Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics Part 1: Rumors of Demise Climb On! Alan... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/06/everest_2008_mountain_of_politics_part_1.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/06/everest_2008_mountain_of_politics_part_1.php Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:55:03 -0700 I am back home and doing well. I will post a complete recap of the entire Everest 2008 experience on this site soon. Thanks for everyone's incredible support. You will receive an email notification if you signed up when it is ready. Climb On! Alan... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/everest_2008_recap_comming_soon.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/everest_2008_recap_comming_soon.php Fri, 30 May 2008 10:42:09 -0700 To hear this Everest audio dispatch, just click on the play button. Thanks for listening and following Alan on The Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything. This is about more than just climbing mountains.... Climb On! Alan... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/to_hear_this_everest_audio_3.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/to_hear_this_everest_audio_3.php Fri, 23 May 2008 08:08:23 -0700 Unfortunately, Alan has had to turn around at the Balcony. He was extremely tired and decided to return to Camp 4. He is obviously very disappointed and wants everyone to know that he gave it his best shot. When I spoke to him he was safely back in camp. Alan wishes to thank everyone for their support and good wishes. Cathy... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/update_on_alan.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/update_on_alan.php Tue, 20 May 2008 16:47:35 -0700 To hear this Everest audio dispatch, just click on the play button. Thanks for listening and following Alan on The Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything. This is about more than just climbing mountains.... Climb On! Alan... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/to_hear_this_everest_audio_2.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/to_hear_this_everest_audio_2.php Tue, 20 May 2008 05:06:30 -0700 To hear this Everest audio dispatch, just click on the play button. Thanks for listening and following Alan on The Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything. This is about more than just climbing mountains.... Climb On! Alan... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/to_hear_this_everest_audio_1.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/to_hear_this_everest_audio_1.php Mon, 19 May 2008 03:47:28 -0700 After a year of planning, working and dreaming, I leave for the summit of Mt. Everest on Saturday, May 17. Before I go into the details, I want to acknowledge what a gift this past year has been and how fortunate I feel to be in this position.... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/summit_bid.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/summit_bid.php Fri, 16 May 2008 01:57:55 -0700 The sun was so bright in my tent that I put my sunglasses on before getting out of my sleeping bag. The rumors of a foot of snow proved false this morning. I awoke to the sound of Lama Thame Sherpa chanting his morning prayers. I was back in base camp. We completed a major milestone in climbing Everest – spending a night at camp 3 on the Lhotse Face. It was everything I remembered and more.... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/the_sun_was_so_bright.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/the_sun_was_so_bright.php Tue, 13 May 2008 00:24:41 -0700 We are in our tents at 23,350' on the Lhotse Face listening to the snow gently falling.... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/lhotse_face.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/lhotse_face.php Sun, 11 May 2008 03:45:52 -0700 Today we are comfortably resting at Camp 2. Everyone is in good health and spirits after a breakfast of toast and omlets.... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/the_killer_cwm.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/the_killer_cwm.php Fri, 09 May 2008 16:48:48 -0700 Everest 2008 has had more surprises than a Dick Cheney bird hunt. We have had several successful round trips through the Icefall plus several nights at Camp 1 and 2. Now are ready for the key climb to Camp 3 for a night. Then the summit! I am finding the climbing on Everest quite different than on my previous trips.... http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/everest_2008_has_had_more.php http://www.alanarnette.com/dispatches/live/2008/05/everest_2008_has_had_more.php Wed, 07 May 2008 10:35:14 -0700