February 2016 - The Blog on alanarnette.com

The Blog on alanarnette.com

Climbing the World to End Alzheimer's

February 26, 2016March 29, 2016Climbing News

Nanga Parbat 1st winter Summit

SUMMMMITTTTT!!! It “only” took 31 attempts over 27 years but the first winter ascent of the world’s ninth highest peak, Nanga Parbat, […]

February 23, 2016March 29, 2016Everest 2016 Coverage

Everest 2016: Interview with an Everest Weather Expert

As regular followers of Everest climbs know, the weather is the make/break factor for all expeditions. And the forecasts are critical for […]

February 19, 2016December 12, 2016Climbing News

Talking K2, Everest and Alzheimer’s with a Memory Champion

Nearing the summit of Orizaba at 18,880/5754'

When Memory Champion, Nelson Dellis, asked me to do an interview for his YouTube Channel, I immediately said yes. I’ve known Nelson for […]

February 1, 2016March 29, 2016Everest 2016 Coverage

Everest 2016: Welcome to Everest 2016 Coverage

Welcome to the kick-off for my Everest 2016 coverage! This will be my 14th season of all-things Everest: 9 times providing coverage, another […]

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