Podcast appearances and mentions of alan arnette

Referred to by Outside Magazine as "one of the world's most respected chroniclers of Everest," Alan Arnette is not only a journalist, but also a climber. At age 38, Alan discovered a passion for climbing and completed over 37 expeditions, including Mt. Everest and K2. Living in Colorado, he has summited all 58 of the 14,000-foot mountains over 225 times. In anticipation of the 2025 Mt Everest climbing season, Alan joins Sam and Adrian on episode 25 of the Duffel Shuffle Podcast! Alan talks about his life, entering the world of climbing and mountaineering as an adult. - Alan shares his path to climbing, and how he shifted his life at age 38 and became quickly embedded into the world of mountaineering. - Alan talks about some of his experiences on expeditions, including Mt Everest and K2 expeditions that were transformative in his life as a climber. - Alan highlights the importance of having a purpose in climbing, and shares his connection to Alzheimer's advocacy after watching his mom, Ida, decline. Today, he advocates for Alzheimer's patients and caregivers through his mountain climbing.You can learn more about Alan through his blog, https://www.alanarnette.com/ and his Instagram, @arnette.alan. Alan's coaching services can be followed at https://summitcoach.org/. Follow our podcast on Instagram @duffelshufflepodcast where you can learn more about us and our guests. Visit our website at www.duffelshufflepodcast.com and join our mailing list. The Duffel Shuffle Podcast is supported by Alpenglow Expeditions, an internationally renowned mountain guide service based in Lake Tahoe, California. Visit www.alpenglowexpeditions.com or follow @alpenglowexpeditions on Instagram to learn more.

https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  This week we are joined by Kimball Rexford of TrailsNH.com. TrailsNH has just about every hiking trip report, trail advisory, and forest road closing in the Northeast. By following hiker blogs and hiking forums TrailsNH helps hikers access the most current trip planning information anywhere. It truly is a one stop shop to aggregate information on hiking across new england. Plus the story of a fatality and the ensuing rescue on Mount Washington in 1983 during an unusual weather period where the mountain became completely covered in ice. We have recent hikes on the Grand Traverse, Mount Washington and Pleasant mountains. A rabid fox story that we skipped over last week, Flower drama in Stomps area, claims of Sabotage on Mt. Everest, more details on the Massachusetts hiker attacked by a Grizzly, a fatality at an indoor climbing gym, shark news, and rescues on Mt. Cardigan, Edmands Col, and the Rocky Branch trail  About TrailsNH TrailsNH.com Hiking Time Calculator Hiking Difficulty Calculator  Weather Forecast Forest Roads and Gate Status TrailsNH Sticker Shop Facebook Instagram  Twitter   This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   Topics Stomp is going to break his teeth if he keeps opening beer can with them Lupin field mowed because visitors are misbehaving Mount Everest Drama Update on Mass man attacked by a Grizzly bear Rapid fox on the loose Mount Washington is dangerous Death in a climbing gym Circumnavigating Lake Winnipesaukee Sharks!  Gear Review Recent hikes on Grand Traverse, Mount Washington, Pleasant Mountain and Scaur Guest of the week - Welcome Kimball Rexford History Segment - Ken Hokenson and Ali Kashkooli - March 24, 1983 Mount Washington Recent Search and Rescue News   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Everest just got so much worse Alan Arnette's report Grizzly attack victim recounts his story How will rabid foxes impact hikers, if at all? How dangerous is Mt. Washington weather compared to other peaks? A death in the climbing community  Runner plans to run perimeter of Lake Winnipesaukee  Sharks are back early at Cape Cod! Stoko supportive apparel Ken Hokenson Article UPI Article from 1983 Rescue on Mt. Cardigan Hiker airlifted from Edmunds Col Cutoff Lost & injured hikers on Rocky Branch Tr. Lost hiker rescued after hours of bushwhacking in Wild River Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Welcome Back to Fieldstone Kumbucha CS Instant Coffee 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

https://slasrpodcast.com/     SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   This week we are joined by Josh Bogardus from Warden, the Warden brand was started with the goal of becoming one of the go-to production partners for outdoor filmmaking in New England and beyond. Josh is here to talk about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is a short film focused on the Harvard Cabin which sits in Huntington Ravine on Mount Washington. The film follows the story of Jack Kingsley, the Harvard Cabin Caretaker who spends his days observing and documenting the snowfall, weather patterns, and wildlife in the area as well as helping to manage guests staying at the cabin. Josh will share the background on the production of the film and provide some details on what goes into filming in and around the White Mountains. All this plus a recent hike via the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail and down the Cog, fire in Thorton, NH, The Kearsarge Fire Tower, the snow is melting everywhere, Mount Everest News, Notable hikes and recent rescues on Monadnock and Mt. Major.   This weeks Higher Summit Forecast Welcome Back to our Sponsor - 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks   About this week's guest Warden The Caretaker About Warden   Topics 143 means love Eclipse is coming Thornton Fire AMC Awards Night Kearsarge North  Ticks Mt. Everest  CA Weather  Garmin SOS Data  Yosemite  Iditarod Calamities Snowmobiler sues over Blackhawk incident Recent hikes on Scaur and Mt. Washington  Notable Listener Hikes Guest of the week - Welcome Josh Bogardus from Warden (56 Minutes) Recent Search and Rescue news   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Thornton blaze Viviana Aristegui - Pemisar member Johnny, Owen & Kylee Sean, a local police officer, lost everything including his pup Ada GoFundMe for Becky Jones ( Mad River Coffee kitchen manager) Amanda Pierson & Ryan Read (Waterville Employees) Campton Police accepting donations Kearsarge NH. Fire Tower in the new Early Spring brings tick sightings to NH Former guest Alan Arnette has an opinion about a new regulation to climb Everest blizzard hit the Sierra Nevada 143 mile an hour winds  Garmin SOS data released  Yosemite ‘Firefall' Iditarod dogs to get neon vests after snowmobile deaths Iditarod musher kills moose after becoming entangled with dogs  Snowmobiler who crashed into Blackhawk, sues for damages Taylor the Nahampsha Hiker  History of the Harvard Cabin  - built in 1963 Spur Cabin built in the early 1930s Hiker, 3 children rescued after getting stuck on Hawaii mountain ledge Ct. man rescued, Mt. Monadnock Hiker rescued Mt. Major   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Fieldstone Kombucha Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear

Alan Arnette is a Coach, Keynote Speaker, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Advocate. He achieved the remarkable feat of summiting Everest in 2011 and became the oldest American to conquer K2 at the age of 58 on his birthday, July 27, 2014. ⁣ Arnette's expertise and contributions to the mountaineering community have earned him recognition as "one of the world's most respected chroniclers of Everest" by Outside Magazine. His passion for climbing extends beyond personal achievements, as he founded Summit Coach, a consulting service dedicated to helping aspiring climbers worldwide achieve their goals. ⁣ In addition to his mountaineering pursuits, Arnette is deeply committed to raising awareness and funding for Alzheimer's research. Inspired by his mother's battle with the disease, he serves as an outspoken advocate, using his platform to support initiatives aimed at finding a cure. With his diverse background and unwavering dedication to both climbing and advocacy, Alan Arnette continues to inspire and empower others to reach new heights while making a meaningful impact in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

  https://slasrpodcast.com/   SLASRPodcast@gmail.com  Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we are wrapping up the summer with some recommended hikes that we have not covered on the show before (or if we have covered them it has been awhile… Plus fun events in New Hampshire coming up in late summer and early fall, Mike gets lost in New York City again, update on K2 fatality, when mountain goats attack, Water levels, a history segment about the Pine Revolution and Governor John Wentworth, visiting Asheville, NC and the Smoky Mountains, and a busy weekend for search and rescue in New hampshire.   This weeks Higher Summit Forecast Tay's Summit Challenge website    Window Cling Order Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAWSpyB3_6IbQF84DaSkJ1KdlUzQkY6DDNM2S-8axYK98NyQ/viewform    Topics Higher Summits Forecast Escape from New York SLASR Instagram New Hampshire Events K2 - Mountaineering Update Mountain Goats attacking dogs Forecasting Water Crossings (see episode 104) Michael Miller - small update Slip and Fall Death in Europe History Segment - Pine Revolution Recommended and overlooked hikes Recent Search and Rescue News   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Yearly Mud Bowl at N. Conway Village - Sept. 8-10th 47th Highland Games & festival coming to Loon - Sept 15th - 17th UFO Festival in Exeter - Sept 2, 3 Hampton Beach Seafood Festival - Sept 8 - 10 Airshow at Pease Sept 9-10 Fryeburg Fair  - October 1 through the 8th Alan Arnette drew attention to a recent article about the recent K2 tragedy  Nepal banned solo hiking Mountain Goats are killing dogs in Utah - 3 dogs gored by goats Water Levels are high right now After another slip and fall death, an opinion piece has some good advice. The Pine Revolution - The spark that lit the fire of the American Revolution. Smarts Mountain to Hexacube Shelter (52WAV) Shelburne-Moriah (52WAV) Mount Cardigan Hike (52WAV) Hancocks via the Arrow Slide with Caroline (4K) Stomp's Hikes https://weirs.com/cockermouth-forest-little-pond-mount-crosby-bald-knob/ https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/north-percy-trail https://fastestknowntime.com/route/carter-moriah-range-traverse-nh https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/squam-lake-traverse Couple found after 8 days in Alaskan wilderness  Twist - this was not the first time this hiker had gotten lost  Injured hiker Mt. Willard Lost hiker found Tumbledick Mtn 2 hikers rescued in Franconia Notch Multiple rescues approximate to Mt. Wash   Sponsors and Partners Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Alzheimer's Association - 48 Peaks Seek The Peak Website 

In this Episode, Tendi & Alan talk about Tendi's upbringing in Khembalung, Nepal, how he became a mountaineer & guide, what lead to the creation of HIMALI, stories from 15+ years of guiding on Everest, and more! About the guests: Tendi Sherpa is the CoFounder of HIMALI™ & an incredible human being. He grew up in a remote village in Nepal, went to school to become a monk, and went on to become an IFMGA certifies guide with 15 summits of Mount Everest. He gives back to his community through the ‘Tendi Sherpa Foundation', an organization that provides access to education & safe work environments in rural areas of Nepal. Alan Arnette is a Coach, Keynote Speaker, Mountaineer and Alzheimer's Advocate. His blog is cited as "one of the world's most respected chroniclers of Everest" by Outside Magazine & is in the ‘top 5 outdoor blogs' by gear junkie magazines. He is an  Everest summiteer in 2011 and he became the oldest American to summit K2 at 58 years old on his birthday July 27, 2014. You can find HIMALI™ at: Website: www.himali.com Instagram: @himali https://www.instagram.com/himali/ Facebook: @himalilife https://www.facebook.com/himalilife Twitter: @himalilife Email: support@himali.com Phone: +1 (970) 445 4133 Get 10% Off your 1st order when you sign up for our email newsletter! https://www.himali.com/pages/subscribe

Rebecca Long is the fourth person we have had on the podcast that climbed during the 2023 Everest Spring season. Rebecca and I were connected through Alan Arnette. We took about why she loves the mountain, how losing her teammate Jonathan Sugarman affected her climb, and lessons learned from Everest. The last five minutes of her interview are the most powerful when she talks about the most impactful lesson she learned. Follow me on social media @allabouteverest or @mamabearoutdoors - If you love this podcast, show us some support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  - #afflink Special deal for all listeners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Find us on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutEverestPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/support

Today I interviewed Alan Arnette, who is well-known for his coverage of Mt. Everest and being a mountaineer. We talk about his mother Alan Arnette, Climbing to End Alzheimer's, his four Everest attempts, and a deep dive into some of the problems on Mt. Everest. At the beginning of the episode, I also mention what a glottal stop is. Alan is the second person out of the five names on my podcast bucket list that I have interviewed. Follow me on social media @allabouteverest or @mamabearoutdoors - If you love this podcast, show us some support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  - #afflink Special deal for all listeners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Find us on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutEverestPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/support

There are over 200 dead bodies on Mount Everest and over 300 people have died on the mountain. In the documentary "Finding Michael", Spencer Matthews goes to search for his brother with a team led by Nimsdai (Nims Purja). This documentary is a beautiful tribute to Michael Matthews who dies in 1999 on Mt Everest. It opens up an honest discussion about how these deaths affect families. It also gives people a better understanding of why so many dead bodies are left on Everest. Next week's episode will be an interview with Alan Arnette! Follow me on social media @allabouteverest or @mamabearoutdoors - If you love this podcast, show us some support by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buying me a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  - #afflink Special deal for all listeners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10% discount at thenomadik.com with code Everest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Find us on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutEverestPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pauline-reynolds-nuttall/support

https://slasrpodcast.com/   SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we are joined by Alan Arnette, Climbing Coach, Keynote Speaker, Mountaineer and Alzheimer's Advocate, podcast host, he has a great youtube channel, a blog and can be found as a frequent guest on various shows related to climbing. He has climbed all over the world - completing the 7 summits, frequent trips to the himalayan region, high peaks in Europe, South America, North America, Antarctica, Africa, he has completed the Colorado 14ers list Alan summited Mount Everest in 2011 and is the oldest American to summit K2 at 58 on his birthday July 2014. Alan covers a variety of interesting topics with us. We open the show discussing the recent submarine  tragedy near the Titanic wreckage site, A Mount Washington Road Race Recap, the Rainbow family invades the White Mountains and recent search and rescue news.  This weeks Higher Summit Forecast   About Alan Arnette Website Alzheimer's Donate and Support YouTube Podcast   Window Cling Order Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAWSpyB3_6IbQF84DaSkJ1KdlUzQkY6DDNM2S-8axYK98NyQ/viewform    Topics Higher Summits Forecast No Show for the next two weeks - Back on July 14th (unless Stomp decides to surprise us) Dehydrated Food recommendation Submersible Implosion near the Titanic Mount Washington Road Race Recap  Guest of the Week - Welcome Alan Arnette Man falls 4000 feet in Grand Canyon Rainbow Family - 5000 people coming to the White Mountains Recent Search and Rescue news   Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree Pinnacle Foods Confirmed implosion A whistleblower raised safety concerns about OceanGate's submersible in 2018. Then he was fired. MWRR Recap New Hampshire officials say they're preparing for Rainbow Family gathering  Kayaker rescued on Pemi River Stranded kayaker rescued on the Saco River Injured hiker carried off Mt. Kearsarge  Hiker assisted off Iron Mtn during thunderstorm Injured hiker Orford Injured hiker rescued on Mt. Monadnock. 10 Essentials Links https://www.nps.gov/articles/10essentials.htm  https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Essentials  https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html  https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/the-10-essentials-what-to-pack-for-a-backcountry-hike/  https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials    Sponsors and Partners Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Bay Slate Coasters Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Alzheimer's Association - 48 Peaks Seek The Peak Website  CS Coffee

HERE'S MY FULL CONVERSATION with Alan Arnette on YouTube:https://youtu.be/WIk67aEg0sIThere's Been Loss of Life and Intense Drama on Annapurna and in the Mount Everest and 8000 meter peaks region of the Nepal Himalaya. A veteran climber is dead, another miraculously rescued, and multiple others are lucky to be alive after a tragic few days in the Himalayas.As the deadliest of the 8000 meter peaks Annapurna has of late become an object of desire for a wider and larger group of the new era of mountaineers, ticking off peaks on their checklist.In recent years, guides have supplied high levels of support and supplemental oxygen to make the peak more accessible to less experienced climbers. Of the 395 total summits, 129 (33 percent) have occurred in the past three years.HERE'S AN INTERVIEW with one of the world's most respected chroniclers of Mount Everest, Alan Arnette WHO is reporting on this spring's Everest and Himalayan climbing season for OUTSIDE ONLINE We'll talk about the miraculous rescue effort on Annapurna where Indian climber Anurag Maloo was found alive after spending three days inside a crevasse on Annapurna. Angela Benavides of Explorers Web has reported that Maloo was 50 meters in the crevasse, found barely alive by a rescue team led by Adam Bielecki - mind boggling….defying all odds…hope to bring more on that soon.As well as the loss that sent shockwaves through the himalayan climbing community, the ever popular and 10-time Everest summiter, Noel Hanna of Ireland, 56, died in his tent at Camp 4 after summiting without supplemental oxygen. We also discuss the summit of Manaslu by Felix Berg, as well as the sherpas expanding role in the world of 8000 meter peak guiding. And Alan has written a book.YOU CAN FIND ALAN'S BLOG at alanarnette.com Support the show

On this episode of Knowledge Brews Supreme I chatted with expert climber Alan Arnette from Summit Coach. Alan has seen the tops of some amazing peaks including Everest, K2, and all 58 Colorado 14ers. Alan is also an advocate for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's and their families. You can find all of Alan's wonderful work in mountaineering including his blog, podcast, and coaching services at his website. This episode of Knowledge Brews Supreme is sponsored by Barnana snacks, changing the snack game one bag at a time! Barnana is a healthy, sustainable alternative to some of your favorite snacks. I love their Himalayan Sea Salt Plantain chips without three ingredients - Himalayan sea salt, plantains, and coconut oil! You find this and much more at their website.

Thom Pollard sat down with Everest Chronicler Alan Arnette to talk about all things Everest. In this first of a several part episode with Alan, we talk about all the current state of affairs on Everest, and what the future looks like for Everest. Is climate change changing the game on 8,000 meter peaks?Visit Thom's YouTube channel for this conversation with Alan Arnette as well as a bunch of other Everest-related material:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEk3e_XGyNnqwK2ZlxH7fEAAlan Arnette's website: https://www.alanarnette.com/Alan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlanArnetteClimbs origins explainedSupport the show

Alan Arnette is a Coach, Keynote Speaker, Mountaineer and Alzheimer's Advocate.  Everest summiteer in 2011 and oldest American to summit K2 at 58 on his birthday July 27th, 2014.  Cited as "one of the world's most respected chroniclers of Everest" by Outside Magazine.  Alan and I sit down and discuss his childhood, work life, and what motivated him to want to climb all 7 Summits (Highest mountains on each continent).  Alan shares so much wisdom in this podcast that can be used in your life.  I was blown away at how much I learned about GREAT leadership in this podcast!   In addition, Alan also operates a business called: Summit Coach.  This is a consulting service that helps aspiring climbers throughout the world achieve their goals. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.  

Welcome to Alan Arnette's first Everest 2022 Podcast. I introduce the season with an overview of how many people might be climbing this year, the impact of COVID and the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the number of foreign climbers, and more. I hope you enjoy it. #everest2022 Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

In this episode of Cool Conversations, we re-share a recent interview Kenton did with Alan Arnette. Alan is a climbing coach, mountain climber, professional speaker, and Alzheimer’s Advocate. In addition to climbing, speaking and coaching, Alan writes for his blog plus several outdoor sites and magazines. He was cited as "one of the world’s most respected chroniclers of Everest" by Outside Magazine.  To find out more about Alan, search "Alan Arnette" in your search engine, podcast app, or YouTube.

Welcome to Everest 2021 Podcast coverage. This is Alan Arnette and I'll be posting updates throughout the season and on each weekend with a summary of what's happened and what to look for. The fast paced podcasts are a great way of keeping up with the action if you can't get to my blog at https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/ Climb On! Alan Memories are Everything

This episode is super interesting with world renowned Blogger and mountaineer Alan Arnette. We discuss the challenges of 4 attempts on Everest. Being the oldest American to ever summit K 2 at 58 years old. How mountaineering will be affected in the future because of the Pandemic in Spring of 20 twenny --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/b-rad-life-and-adventures/support

143: Alan Arnette: Mountaineering Expert who has climbed Mt. Everest four times, summiting it the fourth time, has reached the peak of K2 and has climbed with Garrett Madison, who Mark Pattison will be climbing Everest with in 2020, discusses what it is like to attempt a summit climb during disease concerns like the ones we find ourselves in with coronavirus and the precautions to be aware of.  Alan Arnette  Alan Arnette has the vast knowledge and experience to aid mountain climbers to be at their very best as they reach towards finding their summit. But what separates Alan from many other climbers is that he knows what it is like to be pushing towards an expedition during a widespread public virus dilemma. He speaks to the growing concerns arising from the spread of the coronavirus labeled COVID-19. “It’s obviously a global tragedy, getting close to 100,000 cases and over 3000 people have lost their lives to this disease. So, it is certainly not something to ignore or to make light of. There was a similar experience back in 2002 with the SARS virus. It was a similar respiratory virus and it just so happened that I did go to Everest in 2002.”  On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Alan Arnette, Mountaineering Expert who has summited Mt. Everest upon his fourth expedition and has also climbed up to the top of K2. Alan returns to the show after having appeared on episode 115 and shares his experience of traveling to climb during the time of the SARS virus spreading. “That was my first time and it was smack dab in the middle of the SARS and I remember walking through the airports. I think I connected through Bangkok and having my temperature taken and an infrared scan of my face to see if I had a fever or not. I guess there is a precedent for this. That year nothing happened at base camp, which is certainly what we hope will happen this year.”   What You Will Learn:   What are Alan’s main concerns about Everest as it pertains to the coronavirus? “But the concern. Mark, that I think everybody should have that is going to Everest, and we will just stay focused on the very narrow area of Everest relative to this virus, is that you know, base camp on both sides is a very intimate environment. The camp itself, Garrett Madison runs an outstanding base camp. So, I have no doubt that things like hygiene and all of that will be doubled and tripled up in terms of washing hands and washing dishes and those types of things. But, all it takes is one person to get sick.”   Alan Arnette mentions how even the normal flu sickness has impacted mountaineering in the past. “It was three years ago that the common flu had an outbreak on the Nepal side and practically everybody at camp got that and it actually took out a number of climbers that year. So, this does happen, and it is an environment where disease is spread very, very quickly. So, if one person comes in that has it, you know, it can take out everybody at camp. But ‘taking out’ I mean in the season. Everybody would have to go home.”    Mark Pattison and Alan Arnette talk about how many people live in a state of fear and that 350,000 to 400,000 die every year of the flu from influenza and fortunately we haven’t reached those types of numbers with the coronavirus. Alan talks about how this COVID-19 virus has still caused many mountain climbing expeditions to be canceled, leading to less people and traffic on the mountains. “I was forecasting this year that we were going to see over 1000 total summits. Last year we approached that. We were in the 970 range, on both sides, all routes, all people. This year, I think it is going to be half of what it was last year. I think we are looking at like 600. The number of permits I think are going to be on the Chinese side cut in half. I only think we are going to see about 50 members and then additional 50 support people. So, maybe a total of 100 on the Tibet side. On the Nepal side, instead of the normal 1000 that is at base camp I think this year we will probably see close to maybe 500 or 600, which translates into maybe 250, maybe 300 at the most that will summit, and that is compared to the over 600 that summited last year.”   Alan Arnette breaks down some of the changes that are taking place in the mountain climbing industry that could be attracting many inexperienced and unprepared climbers. “Now, you’ve got the sherpas, they are running Everest basically, and we’ve always been the guests in their country and now they are just taking over and running it. So, now it is that 80% of the clients are guided by these Nepali companies and they have cut out the middleman. They’ve cut out the western guides. So, as a result, they are competing primarily on price because their cost structure is so much lower. As a result, that is attracting a new class of clientele, people that don’t have the experience and they are going for ‘the t-shirt’ in many cases.”   What are some of the contributing factors to people taking the skill and endurance needed to summit Mt. Everest for granted? “There is an arrogance associated with it, because the press has for years, especially after Into Thin Air came out in the late ‘90s, just demonized the mountain. They think it is so easy to go up and down it. There is a McDonalds at the top. There is a Starbucks...and on, and on, and on, and so you read that anybody can summit Everest, and anybody can go. Typically, the line that I always read is, you pay your $65,000 and a sherpa hauls your a*s up to the top. It couldn’t be further from the truth, as evidenced by last year when 11 people lost their lives.”  Summit Coach    Alan Arnette talks about the importance of knowing why you want to climb Mt. Everest before you even attempt it, to keep you focused and give you the inspiration you may certainly need. “I had this consulting business called Summit Coach where I consult with people. I don’t sell any products. It is just information based on the experience on how to prepare and what to expect. And one of the first things I spend time with a new client on is, what is their motivation?”   Climbing Garrett Madison    During this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, Alan Arnette also talks about Garrett Madison’s professionalism and what Mark Pattison can expect while working with him to climb Mt. Everest in light of the coronavirus. “What you can expect from Garrett is a world-class guy. Just a consummate gentleman. His attention to detail is outstanding.”  Links to Additional Resources: Mark Pattison: markpattisonnfl.com Emilia’s Everest for the Epilepsy Foundation: markpattisonnfl.com/philanthropy-wb/ Alan Arnette: alanarnette.com Alan Arnette Social Media: Linkedin Twitter

Zach Simmons of Brigham Young University on the connection between insomnia and suicide. Andrew Fitzpatrick of the University of Leicester discusses a recently unearthed Gallic warrior. The adventures of writer, mountain climber, and Alzheimer advocate Alan Arnette and the need for new safety regulations on Mount Everest. Ken Cadwell of New York University on the intricate connection between the gut biome and disease.

Took him 4 times to finally make the summit of Mt Everest. This is a story of perseverance not to mention he has topped K2.. WOW!

On this week's show we welcome our first guest as Alan Arnette joins us to talk about climbing in the Himalaya and the upcoming spring season on Everest and other big peaks. But first we start the show with sad news from the Volvo Ocean Race, an impressive new record for vertical skiing in a single day, and other adventure news. And of course, as always, we wrap things up with our gear picks of the week, including a new budget camera from GoPro, thoughts on Oru Kayaks, and how to get perfect espresso in the backcountry.

It's our first special edition, non numbered episode! Terri is in the studio with Brian today. They got together to talk about backpacking and mountaineering. Enjoy!

The 2015 Annual Benefit Dinner is the American Alpine Club's biggest and most anticipated event of the year. Notable mountain guides and Sherpas discuss the current state of Mount Everest and how to solve some of issues seen of late. Panelists include Melissa Arnot, Garrett Madison, Dave Hahn, Greg Vernovage, Phunuru Sherpa, and Ngima Sherpa. The discussion is moderated by Alan Arnette.

Alan Arnette is an alpinist, speaker, and Alzheimer's advocate. In 2011, he summited Mount Everest on his way to completing the 7 summits in less than 11 months to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimers research. Alan is also the oldest American to summit K2 which he did on his 58th birthday.  Outside Magazine cited Alan as the "most respected voice on Everest", which is almost as impressive as being selected as a MTNmeister. Click here to view Alan's Meister Profile

Today we will talk to Steve, a man recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease.  He is opening to telling his story along with answering questions you may have. Steve will be 50 years old this September.  He has had memory issue's for about 2 and a half years but never really thought much about them until October of 2010. Then he started making the same mistakes frequently.and everything changed... You can reach Steve on Facebook.  He goes by pony5alive   Alan Arnette joins us for the2nd half of theshow to update us on his mountain climbing for Alzheimer's and now his speaking tour to raise awareness. http://www.alanarnette.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today our Guest will be Author, Gary Joseph LeBlanc.  Gary writes a weekly column of “Common Sense Caregiving” in the Hernando Today, Tampa Tribune, and many other health publications. His writings utilize his 3,000 plus days of personal caregiving experience to help other Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers cope with the everyday challenges and emotional struggles of caring for the memory-impaired. Gary's book is wonderful!  It is filled with great insights, tips, quotes, and poems.  I can't believe how much I've dog eared and highlighted portions of my book for easy reference to his brilliant yet practical thoughts. Kudos Gary!  I can't wait to have you on the show! Alan Arnette who is climbing The7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's to Raise awareness and funds for the Disease will also be joining us later in the show. http://www.climb4ad.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Climb4ADSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mountaineer Alan Arnette shares his story with Alzheimer's...  Check out his website and facebook for so amazing details of his journey http://www.climb4ad.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Climb4AD In addition to Alan, we will be interviewing Producer Clay Johnson who is releasing his new documentary called Lo Lo about a woman and her family and their journey with the Alzheimer's disease.  Check out the the film: http://www.wral.com/news/local/documentaries/video/9728862/#/vid9728862 or Email Clay at   jcjohnson@wral.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.