Japanese Climber Evac’d off Everest after Abandoned West Ridge Attempt
Nobukazu Kuriki who was climbing Everest’s West Ridge alone, try no supplemental O’s, was evacuated from Camp 2 in the Western Cwm […]
Year: 2012
What is Wrong with Everest
An opinion piece … Everest is not for the inexperienced, the novice or someone looking for a walk-up. There, I stated the […]
Climbing News: Everest Fall Push, Manaslu Summits and Deaths and more
The fall 2012 climbing season is winding down after a difficult season. Between high winds, heavy snow and avalanches; there were only […]
Alan to speak at the Pat Summitt Foundation
Pat Summitt epitomizes courage and leadership. In her 38 years as a head coach, drugstore she never had a losing season. She […]
Avalanche Kills 11 on Nepal’s Manaslu – Update 5: Summary
A deadly avalanche occurred on Manaslu in Nepal at 4:30AM on Sunday, September 23 killing at least a reported 9 climbers with […]
World Alzheimer’s Day: films, books and love
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Organizations and individuals are noting the day on their websites, and Facebook pages with purple logos, pictures […]
Documentary on Alan’s 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s
I am very pleased with a 6 minute documentary by the AARP on my Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything project. […]
A Look at the Colorado 14ers
This weekend I will be on a special climb of a 14, look 000 foot Colorado mountain, Handies Peak in the San […]
World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, order an event designed to bring global attention to this devastating disease. September comes on the heels […]
Climbing News: K2, Gasherbrum, New Gear
While I was gone on Rainier, lots happened around the climbing world. It seemed that July 31, view 2012 was magic in […]