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Alan Arnette is the oldest American to summit K2. He’s also summited Everest, the 7 Summits, and all the Colorado 14ers. He is an author, climbing coach, mountaineer, professional speaker, and Alzheimer’s advocate. The blog has daily climbing news, and the website reports over 35 major expeditions.
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Finding the best climbing company online can feel overwhelming. Alan's expertise helps you save money and reach your goals. His distinctive experiences include climbs, summits, sponsorships, and organizational skills. Although he participated in track during high school, his fitness did not prepare him for high-altitude climbing (above 10,000 feet) when he began at age 38.

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Everest, Denali, Aconcagua—what about K2? Regardless of your mountaineering goals, Summit Coach can help. We help aspiring climbers worldwide achieve their goals through a personalized set of consulting services based on Alan Arnette’s 25 years of high altitude mountain experience and decades as a business executive. We will help you select the best guides and gear while supporting your mental, physical, and emotional readiness. Alan has assisted hundreds of climbers since our founding in 2016. Visit the Summit Coach for affordable pricing and a variety of customized services.

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.
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