{"id":8141,"date":"2011-12-05T12:19:05","date_gmt":"2011-12-05T18:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/?p=8141"},"modified":"2016-05-27T17:15:57","modified_gmt":"2016-05-27T23:15:57","slug":"gifts-for-the-climber-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2011\/12\/05\/gifts-for-the-climber-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifts for the Climber in your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for that perfect gift for your climber? Here are some ideas based on my 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything<\/a> this past year:<\/p>\n

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\"\"Free!:<\/strong>
\nTake walk with your climber and ask him\/her why they love the mountains.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Under $10<\/strong>
\nBlack Diamond Nitron Carabiner: strong, > solid and easy to clip on and off the life lines. I used these exclusively on Everest and Denali<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Under $20:<\/strong>
\nThe Ledge: A story of resilience and courage by my friend Jim Davidson. Trapped on Rainier in a crevasse, his partner dying … the story reveals what humans can do.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Under $25<\/strong>
\nBuff: Keeps your neck and face warm but does not feel stifling. A must have for any serious cold weather climber<\/p>\n

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Under $50<\/strong>
\nBlack Diamond Storm Headlamp: Latest generation with long battery life AND outstanding brightness – the holy grail of headlamps<\/p>\n

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\"\"Under $100<\/strong><\/p>\n

Icebreaker Merino Top: you got me at merino wool – soft and stink free. This top with neck zip is the way to go.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Under $150<\/strong>
\nPatagonia R1 Hoody: An almost perfect mid layer with an almost perfect hood that zips up like a Buff<\/p>\n

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\nUnder $200<\/strong>
\nPatagonia Nano Puff Hoody: Light and warm without the bulk. When combined with the proper layers this jacket can go to the summit in extreme conditions.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Under $250<\/strong>
\nMountain Hardwear South Col Pack: My new goto pack for Everest. Comfortable, and well built. And if you need more space look at the huge BMG version<\/p>\n

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Alan holding a picture of Ida Arnette who died from Alzheimer's Disease<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Priceless<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make a contribution to Alzheimer’s. This is a devastating disease with no cure with caregivers being the silent victims. Make a difference this holiday season by learning the 10 warning signs<\/a> and making a donation<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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