{"id":2161,"date":"2010-03-10T22:06:36","date_gmt":"2010-03-11T05:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/?page_id=2161"},"modified":"2026-05-19T18:26:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T00:26:15","slug":"welcome-to-the-blog-on-alanarnette-com","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blog on alanarnette.com"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I report on Everest, K2, and the world\u2019s highest mountains with clarity, accuracy, and respect for the climbers who are out there doing the work.<\/p>\n

My goal is simple: to help you follow each season with straightforward updates, context, and insight \u2014 no hype, no drama, just what matters. You\u2019ll also find practical climbing resources built from decades of experience: gear lists, training ideas, guide comparisons, and expedition reports from peaks around the world.<\/p>\n

Thank you for being part of this community. For more than two decades, your loyalty, curiosity, and trust have made this work meaningful. I\u2019m grateful you\u2019re here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I\u2019ve coached climbers of all levels \u2014 from first 14ers to Everest and K2 \u2014 using a personalized, experience\u2011driven approach built on 37 major expeditions.<\/p>\n

As an independent coach<\/strong>, I don\u2019t work for any guide service. My only agenda is helping you choose the right objective, the right team, and the right plan for you<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen I came to Alan, I had absolutely no climbing experience and only dreamed of Everest as a teenager. I thought I’d look stupid \u2014 18 years old, out of shape, and gunning for the world’s highest peak. Alan was welcoming and supportive from day one. He gave me everything I needed: training, insights, and the mental preparation to summit Everest at 19. I seriously couldn’t have done it without him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ryan, summited Everest at age 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Speaking That Sticks With You<\/h2>\n

Mountains teach lessons boardrooms can\u2019t. After Everest, K2, and 36+ major expeditions, I bring high\u2011stakes adventure and real\u2011world leadership insight to audiences around the world.<\/p>\n

My talks blend fast\u2011paced storytelling, humor, and actionable frameworks for resilience, decision\u2011making, and teamwork.<\/p>\n

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Climbing<\/h2>\n

I didn\u2019t start climbing until age 38 \u2014 no head start, just a late\u2011blooming obsession that turned into one of the most unlikely high\u2011altitude careers out there.<\/p>\n

Highlights include:<\/p>\n