Listen. “Listen”, capsule<\/a> I tell myself. As I close my eyes, <\/a> I can almost hear the mountain speak.<\/p>\n
Sounds in the mountains are more than just sounds. The ice pick swinging securely into hard ice saying you have a sold hold. Crampons against the hard snow in the early morning hours. The wind.<\/p>\n
Listen. Sounds can let you know if it safe to continue or to turn back.<\/p>\n
I lay in my tent knowing we will leave for our summit bid of mighty Aconcagua in a few hours.<\/p>\n
Listen. I hear my teammates quietly talking. The stoves have now shut down; finished with snow melting duties. The wind.<\/p>\n
As silence takes over the camp, <\/a> I can hear Aconcagua.<\/p>\n
This mountain has been kind to me. Two attempts, two summits. Not that they have been easy; few summits ever are. But Aconcagua has been kind.<\/p>\n
Listen. I can hear the words of my supporters. Elaine: “$100 for every summit Alan. I know you can do it.”<\/p>\n
Lynne: “Count me in for a penny per foot in honor of my mom too.”<\/p>\n
Donations that make a difference in the world of Alzheimer’s.<\/p>\n
“You know I am with you every step”, I hear my wife tell me as she does during every climb.<\/p>\n
And so many others.<\/p>\n
I will listen to your voices as I climb.<\/p>\n
You are powerful, motivating – sustaining.
\nListen. I hear the winds. Soft now against the nylon tent walls. It will be a good day, they are saying.<\/p>\n
I will call in from the summit to the Blog. Listen. I hope you can hear not only my voice but those of so many involved, impacted and hopeful for our cause.<\/p>\n
Listen. What they are saying must make difference. You have the power.<\/p>\n
Climb On!
\nAlan
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