Words: 2011
In the last days of 2011, I wanted to write about my last 12 months of climbing mountains to raise awareness and […]
Year: 2011
Getting in “Everest Shape”
With the heavy eating of Christmas behind us and New Year’s resolutions in the making, I thought it might be a good […]
Welcome to Everest 2012 Coverage
Welcome to my kick-off for Everest 2012 coverage! This will be my 10th season of Everest: 6 times providing coverage and another […]
Gifts for the Climber in your Life
Looking for that perfect gift for your climber? Here are some ideas based on my 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are […]
7 Summits Gear Review
Climbing 8 big mountains in 11 months required many things but proper gear was a must. In this post, I will review […]
A Voice in Washington for Alzheimer’s
“My mother also died from Alzheimer’s; a fellow climber told me several years ago as we hiked up a Colorado 14er. She […]
Dramatic Increase for Everest North Permits
In a dramatic increase, physician the China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) has notified operators that they will increase the permit costs for […]
Final Trip Reports: Carstensz Pyramid and Kosciuszko
What a way to wrap up phase 1 of the 7 Summits Climbs for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything project. Carstensz Pyramid had […]
Kosciuszko Summit: Brief Recap
It may have been the lowest, but it was certainly worth the effort. Mount Kosciuszko was easy and fun plus a wonderful […]
Summit: Audio Dispatch from Kosciuszko
I summited Kosciuszko on October 27, order 2011. It was a great climb. Read the full trip report for all the details. This […]