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September 18, 2018November 11, 2018Alzheimer's, Island Peak 2018, Musings

Back to Nepal for Alzheimer’s

My passion is climbing and my life’s purpose is as an Alzheimer’s Advocate. In that spirit, I’m excited to share this announcement […]

March 3, 2018November 11, 2018Musings

Broken Leg Update: Ready to Jump (again)

Nina Patterson my physical therapist, has been a crucial part of my “progress” plan for many months. Usually, I limped into her […]

February 9, 2018November 11, 2018Musings

Broken Leg Update: A Year Later and Future Climbing Plans

Alan on the summit of Ama Dablam October 26, 2000

It’s hard to believe that one year ago today on February 10, 2017, that a rogue wind gust blew me into a […]

November 26, 2017November 11, 2018Musings

The Gall of it All!

My eyes popped open with an urgency I rarely felt while sleeping. The pain in my upper abdomen was strong this Friday […]

November 16, 2017November 11, 2018Musings

Broken Leg Update: A Setback and a Plan

I’m not where I want to be in my progress for my broken leg. Full stop. So I have two options: A) […]

October 26, 2017November 11, 2018Musings

Broken Leg Update: Eight Months Out

Part of my “progress” plan from breaking my leg in February is to set measurable, meaningful goals that cause me to push […]

September 16, 2017November 11, 2018Musings

Broken Leg Update: Return to Twin Sisters

Part of my progress plan from breaking my leg at 11,000 feet on Twin Sisters Peak was to return to the spot […]

June 30, 2017November 11, 2018Colorado 14ers, Musings

Broken Leg Update: Five Months Out

Dr. Hale entered the examining room, my X-Ray was on the viewing screen. It has been 20 weeks since my “incident”. He […]

May 5, 2017November 11, 2018Colorado 14ers, Musings

Broken Leg Update: Three Months Out

On February 10, 2017 while training for the 8000 meter peak, Dhaulagiri, a sudden wind gust estimated near 100 mph swept me […]

April 7, 2017November 11, 2018Colorado 14ers, Musings

Broken Leg Update: Two Months Out

I broke my leg in four places and smashed my nasal cavity eight weeks ago today when a wind gust shoved me violently off my […]