alanarnette

Not be in competition - do your own climb.

K2 physically but Everest emotionally since it was 3 times to attempt it before I summited.

Thanks.

1) K2 was the most diffiuclt physical climb ever for me. It started steep and never let up. AND it was the most fun ever with 5+ rock climbing at 22K- 24K.

2) Coming home and reflecting that I was willing to sit down and die on k2.

3) My team and others on different teams were excellent. My specific team was lead by Garrett Madison of Madison Mountaineering and was outstanding. We all got along well, had fun and supported one another throughout. I never felt any sense of disbelief I could climb K2 from anyone.

Yup. it is one tough SOB!

I just took a great picture of me with my K2 summit cert and a note with Reddit but can't figure out how to post it here!!

http://www.alanarnette.com/reddit.php