November 2016 - The Blog on alanarnette.com

The Blog on alanarnette.com

Climbing the World to End Alzheimer's

November 28, 2016November 29, 2016Climbing News

Sherpa Death on Ama Dablam

Ama Dablam

Sad news from Nepal’s Ama Dablam. A relatively small earthquake, 5.4 in magnitude centered near Namche Bazaar, triggered the release of a few […]

November 24, 2016November 27, 2016Musings

Happy Thanksgiving

Alan Arnette

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends who are celebrating this American holiday. This year, 2016, is a bit special for some happy […]

November 22, 2016November 23, 2016Everest News

China to Make Everest Base Camp Into Tourist Destination

Everest West Ridge from Tibet (courtsey research)

For as long as Everest has been climbed, there has been a competition between China and Nepal. Now with China’s recent announcement of building […]

November 14, 2016February 18, 2017Climbing News, Everest, Everest 2017 Coverage, Everest News, Interview

The State of Everest: A Conversation with Dave Hahn

Dave Hahn

With only six months to go before climbers head to Nepal and Tibet for the annual spring climb of Mt. Everest, Dave […]

November 10, 2016November 12, 2016Alzheimer's

Encouraging Alzheimer’s News

Mom

I spoke at an Alzheimer’s conference last week and had a chance to listen to expert speakers on the latest research news. I am […]

November 9, 2016November 19, 2016Musings

A New US President

For my US Followers: Your choice of President not winning is not the end of the world even if it does not […]

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Alan Arnette became the oldest American to summit K2 on his 58th birthday and has summited Everest plus 35 major expeditions starting at age 38,including eight 8,000-meter peaks and climbing above 6000 meters twelve times.He climbs to raise money and awareness of Alzheimer's disease.