Audio Dispatch from Aconcagua
This is the latest audio dispatch live from South America's Aconcagua; the second of Alan's 7 Summits climbs. These climbs are to raise Alzheimer's awareness and $1M for research. Please donate today to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at http://www.curealzfund.org/ where 100% of your donation goes to Alzheimer's research. Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything
Leaving Civilization for Aconcagua
We received our Aconcagua permits this morning and took the four hour mini bus ride from Mendoza to Penitentes. It is now about 7:00 PM still a bit early for dinner. We spent the late afternoon weighing and tagging our bags. We have paired up and share one duffel for the trek to base camp […]
First View of Aconcagua – snowy and tall
Usually my first view of Aconcagua is from the trail on day two. But today, hospital I had a perfect vantage point from the air. Just as the dinging stopped, signaling our approach into Mendoza, I glanced out the window on the left side of the Airbus; and there she was. Aconcagua, standing strong and […]
Aconcagua Climb Now Underway (video)
Wow, capsule it seems like I just got home from Antarctica and I leave for Argentina tomorrow! This will be the second climb of The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories are Everything. This time it is Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside the Himalaya at 22, 897′. This video show how I am packing for […]
Preparing For Aconcagua: Gear and Training
Having been home from my successful Vinson summit a few weeks now, my attention has shifted from reflection to planning. The next climb is Aconcagua in mid January. There are two major activities at this point: gear review and continued training. This will be the second climb in The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s: Memories […]