New on www.alanarnette.com

When I started this website almost a decade ago, my vision was to simply share my experiences through introspective and candid reporting. That has not changed however the site has evolved over the years so let’s take a brief look back before we look forward.

All of my 16+ big climbs including Denali, Aconcagua and the 3 to Everest had extensive coverage that included live dispatches, gear lists, an FAQ page plus an extensive collection of pictures presented in a gallery format with a sideshow presentation. Every Colorado 14er summit has it’s own page – 52 at this point.

Over time, I added pages on climbing gear, reviews, guides and links to other climbing oriented sites and a community forum for discussions. Of course, I have some editorials and Mimi even had her own Blog for a few years. However, my annual coverage of Everest generates the most visits.

Today, the site’s objectives and content remain the same but my purpose has expanded. In August 2009, my mom, Ida, died from Alzheimer’s after a 8 year struggle. Now, as an added purpose, I hope my visitors will learn a bit about this devastating disease and make a donation for research through the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.

Starting in 2010, I hope to add coverage of my 7 Summits climbs to raise Alzheimer’s awareness and funds if we can get a partner to help with the PR to reach the millions required to raise a million dollars.

Two new dedicated Blogs are now part of the site. The Blog@alanarnette.com (clever name huh?) serves as the main place for my thoughts on general topics and all things mountaineering. The second Blog, Everest 2010 Season Coverage, will be the home for my annual coverage of the spring Everest season including insight, interviews and team locations. Both are available on iPhones in an easy to read format.

The main site will continue to be updated frequently and will remain the home for all dedicated pages on climbs. I suggest starting at the home page to navigate to all other content. And, of course, I am active on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Finally, I am honored to now be a regular contributor to Outside Online, the website of Outside Magazine.

Thanks everyone for your visits and support of my climbing, Alzheimer’s research, my mom and family. I hope you have a great holiday season and a wonderful 2010.

Climb On!

Alan