14ers.com member attempting K2

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Post by nsaladin »

Great job Alan! Happy birthday! You did this for a great cause. Both of my grandparents have Alzheimer's, I appreciate everything you do!
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There’s impressive and then there’s … IMPRESSIVE! And your efforts regarding Alzheimer’s eclipse even that. Congrats all fronts.

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Post by MatB »

Nice job Alan! Incredible accomplishment.
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Congratulations Alan!

A guide from an Alpine Ascents Mountaineering class I participated in 3 years ago said that he didn't have a great deal of respect for the highest peak on each continent. The 2nd highest peak on each continent on the other hand definitely got his respect!

K2 is the crown jewel!
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Post by EatinHardtack »

Very cool. Great accomplishment Alan!
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Really looking forward to that trip report if he posts one of course. Now for the descent. I hope that goes well for him.
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Wow, what an accomplishment! Congratulations! You just got a shout out on Fox 31 'Good day Colorado' by the way. Get home safely!
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