Flat Stanley and Dreams
The email from Ms. Hoy of Westchester Elementary School in Florida read: My class is a second grade class who is studying […]
Year: 2011
Everest 2011 Approaches
I know I am busy with my preparations for Everest in a little over a month and so are many others. There […]
Gerry Roach Interview: Update to the Colorado 14er Guide Book
If you have ever climbed a Colorado 14, and 000 foot mountain the odds are you used a guide book or perhaps […]
Gear Review: Patagonia R1 Hoody and MICROspikes
As I work my way through climbing the 7 Summits, stuff I am testing a few pieces of new gear both on […]
Aconcagua Trip Report, Videos and Pictures
I have been back home for about a week now after our successful summit of Aconcagua on January 29th. We had a […]
Welcome National Family Caregivers Assocation to The 7 Summits for Alzheimer’s
As devastating as Alzheimer’s is for individuals, it can have a startling impact on family members. Depression is often a common side […]
Back in Mendoza plus Aconcagua Summit Photos
I always say I am surprised how quickly we get off a big climb and Aconcagua was no exception. It is Tuesday […]
Audio Dispatch from Aconcagua: Off the Mountain
This is the latest audio dispatch live from South America's Aconcagua; the second of Alan's 7 Summits climbs. These climbs are to […]
Summit: Audio Dispatch from Aconcagua
I summited Aconcagua on January 29th, salve 2011 with IMG. It was a great climb. Read the full trip report for all […]
Listen: Mountains and Hope
Listen. “Listen”, I tell myself. As I close my eyes, I can almost hear the mountain speak.
Sounds in the mountains are more than just sounds. The ice pick swinging securely into hard ice saying you have a sold hold. Crampons against the hard snow in t…