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Alan Arnette

Welcome to Alan Arnette’s blog, home for his expedition dispatches, coverage of the Everest seasons, climbing news, and Alzheimer’s. If you are one of my millions of visitors, welcome back. Visit the About page for information on this site.

I dedicate my work to those with Alzheimer’s Disease and my mom, Ida Arnette, who died on August 16, 2009, from Alzheimer’s. Your donations to one of the selected Alzheimer’s non-profits go 100% to the non-profits, none ever to me.

My site’s climbing content has dedicated sections for my major climbs, including a trip report, FAQs, pictures, videos, and short stories. There are climbing resources that list my gear, training ideas, links to guides, and website links. A good resource is to compare the climbs from Rainier to Everest or the 7 Summits in easy-to-read tables.

NONE OF THE CONTENT ON MY WEBSITE IS AI GENERATED. All CONTENT IS 100% CURATED BY ALAN ARNETTE.

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Summit Coach: Professional Climbing Coaching

If you dream of climbing mountains but are unsure how to start or reach your next level, from a Colorado 14er to Rainier, Everest, or even K2, I can help. Summit Coach is my consulting service that helps aspiring climbers worldwide achieve their goals through a personalized set of consulting services based on Alan Arnette’s 30 years of high-altitude mountain experience and 30 years as a business executive.

“When I came to Alan, I had absolutely no climbing experience, and I only dreamed of climbing Mount Everest as a teenager. Initially, I thought I’d look stupid being 18, having no experience, and wanting to climb Everest, but Alan was extremely welcoming and supportive right off the bat. Despite my initial inexperience and being out of shape, Alan provided me with all of the insights and training I would need to summit Mount Everest at 19. He guided me every single step of the way, all the way to the top, and I’m extremely grateful to have a coach and mentor like him. He truly gives great advice, insights, and knowledge about mountaineering and what it takes to climb the world’s highest peaks. I seriously couldn’t have done it without him!”
Ryan – Summited Everest at age 19

Summit Talk: Professional Speaking:

  • Acclaimed Keynote Speaker
  • Corporate, Government, Education, and Non-Profits
  • Speaks frequently at Alzheimer’s Conferences
  • Global Events
  • Presentations on Leadership, Advocacy, and for KiDs

Climbing:

  • Oldest and 18th American to summit K2 on July 27, 2014, at age 58
  • Four Everest climbs, summited on May 21, 2011
  • Summited 7 of the 8 “7 Summits” between November 2010 and October 2011
  • 36 major climbs around the world since starting at age 38
  • Climbed well above 6000 meters over 13 times
  • Climbed all of Colorado’s 58 14,000′ mountains
  • Rock and ice climb as skills training for my alpine routes

Alzheimer’s Advocacy:

  • Works closely with several non-profits
  • Met with multiple members of Congress
  • Raised a significant amount of money for research
  • Appeared on live television, radio plus print, and online media

Mountaineering Storyteller

Outside Magazine noted that I was “one of the world’s most respected chroniclers of Everest.”

I am honored to be a member of the Explorers Club and the American Alpine Club.

Climb On!
Alan
Memories are Everything