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Climbing the World to End Alzheimer's

March 13, 2015December 13, 2016Project 8000

The 8000 Meter Mountains

1-Everest Other names: Sagamartha, Chomolangma or Qomolangma Altitude: 8848 m, 29,028 feet Location: Tibet / Nepal First ascent: May 29, 1953 by […]

February 23, 2015December 12, 2016Everest 2015 Coverage, Lhotse 2015 Climb, Project 8000

Lhotse 2015: A Personal Commitment

In early April, advice I’m returning to Nepal, the Himalaya and to the Everest region. This will be my 11th trip since […]

January 1, 2015March 13, 2015Lhotse 2015 Climb, Project 8000

Project 8000 for Alzheimer’s

First, click I want to wish everyone a wonderful 2015. As many of you know, K2 was a tough climb for me […]

Preparing for a Climb is More Than Training

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.