2008 - The Blog on alanarnette.com

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Climbing the World to End Alzheimer's

December 27, 2008May 27, 2016Musings

A Look Back at 2008 and Ahead

Happy New Year! With the holidays upon us, I wanted to send out a greeting along with an Alzheimer’s update and a […]

September 18, 2008March 14, 2013Musings

Climbing News plus New Climbing Picture Galleries

With summer winding down, shop I thought it was time for an update on the climbing season, my recent climbs and photography […]

July 26, 2008May 27, 2016Alzheimer's

Climbing Videos and Alzheimer's Update

I hope you are having a wonderful summer. I am all recovered and settled in after returning from Everest in late May. […]

June 22, 2008February 23, 2020Everest, Everest 2008 Climb

Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics – Part 4

Well the Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything has come to an end. Thanks to your generosity, salve about $25, […]

June 14, 2008December 8, 2016Everest, Everest 2008 Climb

Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics – Part 3

This is the third of a four part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest’s South Side […]

June 7, 2008March 15, 2013Everest, Everest 2008 Climb

Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics – Part 2

This is the second of a multi part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest’s South Side […]

June 1, 2008March 15, 2013Everest, Everest 2008 Climb

Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics – Part 1

This is the first of a multi part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest’s South Side […]

May 30, 2008December 15, 2012Everest, Everest 2008 Climb

Everest 2008 Recap Comming Soon.

I am back home and doing well. I will post a complete recap of the entire Everest 2008 experience on this site […]

May 23, 2008December 15, 2012Everest, Everest 2008 Climb

Audio Dispatch: Alan Headed Home

To hear this Everest audio dispatch, just click on the link. Thanks for listening and following Alan on The Road Back to […]

May 20, 2008February 23, 2020Everest, Everest 2008 Climb

Summit Update

Unfortunately, Alan has had to turn around at the Balcony. He was extremely tired and decided to return to Camp 4. He […]

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