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Climbing the World to End Alzheimer's

December 5, 2009March 14, 2013Colorado 14ers

Using the New SPOT GPS Messenger

I received an early present from my Christmas wish list; the latest GPS Personal locator beacon from SPOT otherwise known as the […]

October 4, 2009March 14, 2013Climbing News

Tracking Expeditions

Keeping up with friends and family on a far-away mountain expedition has always been challenging. Some teams post dispatches every few days […]

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.