The Rules of Antarctica
Great news – it looks like we will be flying out late Saturday afternoon November 27 to Union Glacier! The big Ill, store as the ilyushin 76 jet is often called, click made trip yesterday and today and the weather looks good for tomorrow, But, as always, this is subject to change. So with this […]
In Punta Arenas, next stop Antartica!
After exactly 30 hours of travel, try I am now in Punta Arenas Chile. It felt like we flew down the coast of South America forever, and it was – over 12 hours of flight time. That is one long continent! All in all an uneventful trip, exactly the way to start this first of […]
Mt. Vinson Climb Now Underway
After several years of preparation, The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything is officially underway. After an incredible launch on November 9th where we potentially reached over 20 million people; it is time to climb. The first climb is on Antarctica’s highest, the Vinson Massif at 16,067′ or 4897 meters. This will be […]
Mt Vinson Gear
As I get closer to leaving for Antarctica, it is time to layout all my gear and check, double check and check again. Overall, I will take almost the same items I used on Everest or other 8000m climbs even though Vinson is “only” about 5000m or 16,067′. It’s the Wind, Mr. Scott While temps […]
Taking Photos of the 7 Summits
As I prepare to leave for the first of my 7 Summits climb – all to raise awareness and research funds for Alzheimer’s, ment recording my climbs is a serious consideration. Taking photos in extreme conditions is often as challenging as the climb itself. So I asked 2010 Everest summiter, Brad Jackson, his thoughts. This […]
Behind the Scenes: 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s
Wow, what a day November 9, cheap 2010 turned out to be. After dreaming and working on a plan to climb the 7 Summits and raise $1M for Alzheimer’s’ the past few years, my dream was launched in ways I never envisioned – even in my wildest moments. First, I had always envisioned a global […]
The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything
Welcome to The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything. It is on! And it is, > simply put, to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and support families who are living with this disease. My first climb is in a few weeks to Antarctica. But before I go any further, let’s look back for […]
If I Could Sing or Dance …
Many of you know of Memories are Everything: The 7 Summits where I want to raise $1M for Alzheimer’s’ research through awareness and fund raising events associated with climbing the 7 Summits; the highest mountain on each of the 7 continents. I announced the plan almost year ago so it is time for a proper update. First it is important to understand that this is about finding a cure for Alzheimer’s, not mountain climbing. You see, if I could sing or dance…
Interview with Lei Wang: 7+2 is her Dream
Lei Wang may be about to accomplish something by her calculations only nine other people have done thus far: stand on top of the 7 Summits and ski the last degree to north and south poles – assuming she summits Everest about 3 months from now. Growing up in China, Lei spent her weekends catching […]
Update on Memories are Everything: The 7 Summits for Alzheimer’s
As summer moves on, I wanted to provide a brief update about Memories are Everything: The 7 Summits for Alzheimer’s. After working for almost a year to launch the journey, we are getting there but still have some significant milestones remaining. First the progress. New Partners The Alzheimer’s Association is fully engaged in the project […]