Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics – Part 4
Well the Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything has come to an end. Thanks to your generosity, salve about $25, s 000 was donated to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund – well short of my $100, 000 goal. When I started this journey in January 2007, I set two goals: raise money and awareness […]
Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics – Part 3
This is the third of a four part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest’s South Side in the spring of 2008. Part 1 looked at the rumors and confusion surrounding Everest as we planned our climb and during the trek to Base Camp. Part 2 details the surprise of […]
Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics – Part 2
This is the second of a multi part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest’s South Side in the spring of 2008. Part 1 looked at the rumors and confusion surrounding Everest as we planned our climb and during the trek to Base Camp. Part 2 details the surprise of […]
Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics – Part 1
This is the first of a multi part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest’s South Side in the spring of 2008. Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics Part 1: Rumors of Demise Climb On! Alan
Everest 2008 Recap Comming Soon.
I am back home and doing well. I will post a complete recap of the entire Everest 2008 experience on this site soon. Thanks for everyone’s incredible support. You will receive an email notification if you signed up when it is ready. Climb On! Alan
Audio Dispatch: Alan Headed Home
To hear this Everest audio dispatch, just click on the link. Thanks for listening and following Alan on The Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything. This is about more than just climbing mountains…. Everest 2008 Wrap-Up Climb On! Alan
Summit Update
Unfortunately, Alan has had to turn around at the Balcony. He was extremely tired and decided to return to Camp 4. He is obviously very disappointed and wants everyone to know that he gave it his shot. When I spoke to him he was safely back in camp. Alan wishes to thank everyone for their […]
Audio Dispatch from South Col/Camp 4
To hear this Everest audio dispatch, just click on the link. Thanks for listening and following Alan on The Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything. This is about more than just climbing mountains…. Click to hear the South Col Audio Dispatch Climb On! Alan
Audio Dispatch from Camp 3
To hear this Everest audio dispatch, view just click on the link. Thanks for listening and following Alan on The Road Back to Mt. Everest: Memories are Everything. This is about more than just climbing mountains…. Everest 2008 from camp 3 on the Lhotse Face Climb On! Alan
Summit Bid Plans
After a year of planning, working and dreaming, I leave for the summit of Mt. Everest on Saturday, May 17. Before I go into the details, I want to acknowledge what a gift this past year has been and how fortunate I feel to be in this position. , co-owner of and our guide, has […]