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Climbing the World to End Alzheimer's

May 26, 2010May 28, 20162010 Coverage, Everest

The Everest Rescues and another Death (update 3)

With the summits mostly ended, climbers are making their way back down to Base Camp. As they recover from their summit push, […]

May 23, 20102010 Coverage, Everest

Wave 2 Recap (updated)

updated with more team summits. more than 108 for both sides now! It was another long day on Everest for an estimated […]

May 20, 2010April 6, 20192010 Coverage, Everest, Weekend Update

Focus on Everest

Teams are all over Everest today, no some climbing; other stuck. High winds on both sides made progress difficult and sometimes impossible […]

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.