K2: Sunset
Now, advice half way around the world. I left as the sun set, and as I arrived the sun was setting again […]
Year: 2014
K2: Departing Thoughts
After 6 months of training and preparation, I leave today for K2. I feel as prepared as I ever have for a serious […]
Alan on K2
Using a SPOT gps tracker, here this map will show Alan’s latest location. Note: the system is not perfect and may display incorrect […]
K2: Time to Switch the Lead
Climbing is a team sport. In difficult conditions like deep snow or physical ice or rock climbing, partners often switch the “lead” […]
Everest 2014: Season Summary – A Nepal Tragedy
The 2014 spring season of mountaineering on Everest had more to do with politics, advice fame, power and positioning than mountaineering. These […]
K2: Why K2 is Dangerous and Difficult
Thanks for following my attempt on K2 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s non-profits: Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. Thanks again […]
Everest 2014: Team Locations
Welcome to Alan Arnette’s Everest 2014 coverage My coverage is based on my own summit and climb experiences, research, sources, and public […]
Everest 2014: Summits – Update 6
Update 6: Looks like about 100 people went for the summit from Tibet on Sunday but not all teams have reported. There […]
I am proud to be called a Climber
On May 21, shop 2011 at 5:30am, I stood on the summit of Mt. Everest. I felt small, tiny, and insignificant as […]
K2: Training for the Climb
I am preparing to climb K2 like I never prepared before. After all K2 is like no other mountain on earth and […]